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The mysterious circumstances around the death of Vignesh's father leads him down a path filled with unexpected twists and turns. Nothing is as it seems, but will the truth finally set him fr... Read all The mysterious circumstances around the death of Vignesh's father leads him down a path filled with unexpected twists and turns. Nothing is as it seems, but will the truth finally set him free? The mysterious circumstances around the death of Vignesh's father leads him down a path filled with unexpected twists and turns. Nothing is as it seems, but will the truth finally set him free?

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TOP 10 TAMIL MOVIES OF 2021 - films that are not to be missed at any cost! Check Out!

Tamil cinema news, by arvind sundaram | galatta | december 29, 2021 17:05 pm ist.

2021 is coming to an end and this year too, there were a good variety of films. Here is Galatta's list of Top 10 Tamil movies of 2021 that largely connected with the masses. Kindly note that this list is not ranked on any basis and the films have been arranged in the order of their release dates.

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Aelay is one of the most beautiful films to come out this year and it is a film that deserves more recognition. Portraying the relationship between a father and a son in a heartwarming manner, director Halitha Shameem has made sure the film had its moments at regular intervals. It was a welcoming move to see Samuthirakani play a light-hearted and mischievous character. (Available to stream on NETFLIX).

Mandela is a solid political satire that made a lot of sense and raised the right kind of questions. It was a brilliant film, in terms of writing, and debut director Madonne Ashwin announced his arrival in Tamil cinema in style. The writing was to the point and it had a good balance of humor and several thought-provoking scenes. Yogi Babu , in a subtle role, delivered one of his best and career-defining performances. The open-ending climax was the icing on the cake. (NETFLIX).

Karnan is an intense film by Pariyerum Perumal fame Mari Selvaraj, who is now one of the most powerful voices in Tamil cinema. Showcasing the problems and struggles of the oppressed communities, Karnan delivered an important message in the most poignant and effective manner. Dhanush excelled in bright colors with his portrayal as Karnan, with due support from the ensemble supporting cast. Karnan was also visually-appealing in terms of how Mari used metaphors as a tool for his narrative. (AMAZON PRIME VIDEO) .

SARPATTA PARAMBARAI:

Sarpatta Parambarai is a traditional sports drama that approached the genre from a different perspective. Pa. Ranjith's conviction and honesty in making a film that is true to its genre helped Sarpatta big time. It was a story of an underdog and was told in an engaging fashion, backed by strong performances from Arya, Pasupathi, Dushara Vijay an, and others. The film had characters that were brilliantly-sketched like Kabilan, Rangan Vaathiyaar, Mariyamma, Vembuli, Dancing Rose, who still stay fresh in our minds. (AMAZON PRIME VIDEO) .

Doctor is a film that was completely fun from start to finish. Twenty minutes into the film, there was no looking back and director Nelson Dilipkumar made sure that the comedy throughout the narrative struck the right chord. It is one of those rare films where Sivakarthikeyan took the back seat and the other actors excelled in the humour department. In a subtle and introverted character, Sivakarthikeyan fit the bill effectively, while Redin Kingsley, Sunil, Shiva Aravind, and Yogi Babu delivered delightful performances. Doctor is a film that has made audiences laugh the most in recent times. Furthermore, Anirudh's songs and powerful background score along with the aesthetic visuals by cinematographer Vijay Kartik Kannan elevate the film a notch higher. (NETFLIX - SUN NXT).

Jai Bhim garnered national attention with its strong content and is one film that had a big impact on the viewers. Suriya anchored the film, both as an actor and a producer, and made sure the content got a wide reach among the audience, and he needs to be appreciated for backing its bold themes. Jai Bhim, while firmly pointing out the crimes committed by the people in power, also effectively showcased caste discrimination and how the oppressed classes are used as scapegoats by the system. Director TJ Gnanavel's well-researched story and hard-hitting dialogues helped the film big time. Due credits to Lijomol Jose, Manikandan, and Tamizh for their terrific performances. (AMAZON PRIME VIDEO). 

Making a high-concept idea adapted to the taste of the regional audience is no easy task and director Venkat Prabhu excelled on that aspect with Maanaadu. The eccentric yet electrifying performance of SJ Suryah connected big time with the masses. Silambarasan TR aced the character of Abdul Khaaliq and delivered a mature performance with conviction. Venkat Prabhu's fantastic writing promised a super-engaging screenplay that was completely tight leaving no space for any dull moments. Without any doubt, Maanaadu will even make it to the top 5 films of 2021! (SONY LIV) .

SIVARANJINIYUM INNUM SILA PENGALUM:

Vasanth Sai's Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum is a strong and moving anthology that tells the stories of women from different time periods. SISP is an evocative film that acts as a reflection of the women in our society and how they are being stereotyped. The film takes a deep look at our patriarchal society and Vasanth needs to be appreciated for the effective transition of the short stories into celluloid. Top-class performances from Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli, Kalieswari, and Parvathy Thiruvothu made the film look complete. SSIP is a beautiful piece of cinema! (SONY LIV)

Rocky is an offbeat daring film that has approached action and violence like any other in Tamil cinema in recent times. The raw and violent action in the film has been treated with ingenuity wherein the viewer isn't made to go through an unbearable or harrowing experience. Debut director Arun Matheswaran's taste for quality cinema and visual aesthetics is seen through Rocky and his unique style of presentation is the x-factor of the film. Vasanth Ravi's intense act aided the serious mood of the film to a great extent.

With Writer, Samuthirakani delivered one of his career-best performances in a subtle yet emotionally-charged role. Debut director Franklin Jacob tapped an unexplored side of the Police department, bringing out the harsh realities to light. The film's grounded writing was suggestive of the fact that director Franklin is a filmmaker to watch out for in the future. Following the success of Pariyerum Perumal and Gundu, Writer is one more important film to the society from producer Pa Ranjith.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: These films might not have made it to the list of top 10 films of 2021, but deserve recognition and praise for ticking a majority of the checkboxes right.

Handling a film on a grand scale with two of the biggest stars in the front, things definitely were not easy for Lokesh Kanagaraj, but the promising filmmaker has made a commendable effort in making Master largely appealing. 'Thalapathy' Vijay is showcased in a completely different dimension and his performance, especially the intensity in his eyes, while reading the letter of the two children in the jail, is on point and a peak moment in the film. Vijay Sethupathi is in blazing form as Bhavani and his screen presence has made the film much more effective. Master did have its own share of problems, in terms of logical misses and cinematic liberties, but on a larger picture, it is a film that entertained the masses with a good and solid engaging story. Anirudh's chart-buster songs and electrifying background score are also a big boost. (AMAZON PRIME VIDEO) . 

KASADA TABARA:

Chimbu Deven's writing is the most fascinating aspect of Kasada Tabara, which is a unique attempt in Tamil cinema. Though the narration remains uneven at places and the screenplay has pacing issues, Kasada Tabara is to be noted for the way it connected the dots between various stories. The connecting points take you by surprise every now and then, and that is where Chimbu Deven scores brownie points. (SONY LIV) .

KADASEELA BIRIYANI:

With the most unexpected twists and surprises, debutant Nishanth Kalidindi's Kadaseela Biriyani is an enjoyable madcap thriller. The film has a unique treatment that has been backed by an intriguing story and strong performances. Hakkim Shah as the menacing psychopath and Vasanth Selvam as Periya Pandi shined in their respective roles. Kadaseela Biriyani is a feast for the cinephiles, who love to watch experimental content. (NETFLIX) .

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Best Tamil Movies Of 2021: Jai Bhim To Master, Films That Left An Everlasting Impression!

Despite being plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kollywood industry released some incredible films this year. Not just the entertainment factor, but the filmmakers also kept their focus on experimentation, especially with the stories and genres. Though many opted for commercial entertainers, a few discussed social issues.

With releases on OTTs and theatres, the film industry even proved that the medium doesn't really matter if the story can pull the audiences to itself. Kollywood was also successful in bringing back the cine-goers to the cinema halls, and the monumental success of films like Doctor and Maanaadu serves as proof. Well, before we turn the last page of our 2021 calendars, we take a look at some of the top Tamil films of the year.

The film was released on November 2 on Amazon Prime Video as part of a multi-film deal signed by Suriya's 2D Entertainment. Though the first two films namely RARA and Udanpirappe received a lukewarm response from the audiences, Jai Bhim flabbergasted many as it discussed a social issue based on a true incident that took place in 1993. The acclaimed film is now the highest user-rated film on IMDb with a score of 9.4 out of 10. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the film also starred Lijomol Jose, Manikandan and Rajisha Vijayan in key roles.

Thalapathy Vijay's Master was worth all the wait and hype! The film did exceptionally well at the box office. More than anything else, the Vijay factor was the highlight of the entertainer. The storyline and his intense performance were highly praised by the audiences then. Master grossed Rs 300 crore, thus becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time and highest-grossing film post the pandemic. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film featured Malavika Mohanan as the leading lady.

One of the highly anticipated films of the year, Doctor released on October 8 after multiple postponements. Starring Sivakarthikeyan and Priyanka Arul Mohan in the lead roles, the film received a terrific response from the audiences. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Doctor is the fourth grossing Tamil film of 2021 after Master , Annaatthe and Maanaadu .

Simbu's time loop drama garnered hearts for all obvious reasons. From the leading man's finest performance to the concept of the entertainer, everything and anything about the film impressed the movie aficionados. Released on November 25, the action-thriller follows a common man who along with a police officer gets trapped in a time loop, which makes them live the same day over and over again. Maanaadu is helmed by Venkat Prabhu.

Sarpatta Prambarai

Released on Amazon Prime Video, the film based on boxing revolves around the clash between two clans and highlights the involvement of politics in the sport. Directed by Pa Ranjith, the film garnered immense love from the audiences. Arya as Kabilan looked effortless in the new avatar and so was the film's supporting cast.

Helmed by Mari Selvaraj, the film is partially based on the 1995 Kodiyankulam cast violence. In the emotional drama, Dhanush plays the role of a youngster from a conservative background who fights for his people and their basic rights. Also featuring Rajisha Vijayan, the film was praised for its storyline and commendable use of metaphors.

One of the underrated films of the year, Mandela starring Yogi Babu as the main lead premiered on Star Vijay on April 4. Upon its release, the film received favourable response from critics and audiences alike. The political satire drama displays a clash between two political parties, whose fate in the local elections is decided by a barber. Directed by debutant Madonne Ashwin, the film has Sheela Rajkumar in a pivotal role.

Kodiyil Oruvan

Vijay Antony-starrer Kodiyil Oruvan received a thumbs up from audiences upon its release. The action thriller follows an IAS aspirant who is on a mission to help out misguided youths of his locality. The political thriller is helmed by Ananda Krishnan. From the action stunts to the detailing, the film captivated the audiences, with all its elements.

Nenjam Marappathillai

After a very long hiatus, Nenjam Marappathillai finally made it to the theatres on March 5. Starring SJ Suryah, Nandita Swetha and Regina Cassandra, the horror drama directed by Selvaraghavan made a surreal impression on the audience, thanks to its story which was narrated very uniquely.

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Aelay Movie Review: A warm, funny tale bogged down by some missteps

Rating: ( 3 / 5).

Aelay is Halitha Shameem’s massiest film to date—she even sneaks in a whistle-worthy theatre moment by invoking Vijay’s Mersal in the unlikeliest of places. A hero introduction scene prompts townsfolk to go, “ Baahubali maadhri vella varaan paaru.” From Baahubali to Mersal , and even a random shoutout to Kadaikutty Singam , it is interesting to observe Halitha embrace, in her own way, the commercial aspects of Tamil cinema.

The film begins with a voiceover that introduces us to Parthi (Manikandan making yet another case of his potential to be a lead hero) and his father Muthukutty (a brilliant Samuthirakani). Theirs is a world where everything doesn’t always happen for a reason, a world without binaries that Halitha takes time to build. Muthukutty is shown to be a bad father, but Halitha ensures we don’t label him as a bad man. Parthi is neither a great son nor is he likely to win ‘boyfriend of the year’ awards. Yet, he isn’t a bad person either. This non-judgemental approach is extended to almost every character in the film.

Cast: Samuthirakani, Manikandan, Madhumathi

Director: Halitha Shameem

Aelay is more than just a relationship drama about Parthi and Muthukutty. It is also a love story between Parthi and Nachiya (an effective Madhumathi), the ‘oor pannaiyaar ponnu’ archetype. It is also about Parthi’s three friends, who don’t just stand by him through thick and thin; they also drop uneasy truth bombs when required. Take, for instance, the scene where Parthi begins to fall in love with Nachiya. Parthi’s friend is quick to ask him to concentrate on studying and make a future for himself. It is not every day that we see such sensible friends in our films.

It is also not every day that we see death being celebrated as it does in this film, like we saw in Sethum Aayiram Pon . Aelay , like that film, takes its time to acclimatise us to its village setting. While the film progresses in what seems like lackadaisical pace, it is interesting to note that this helps you feel a sense of familiarity. We understand the hectic work life of a professional wailer; we accept the idea of villagers watching a dubbed English film at a funeral. We understand the method to the seeming randomness in Aelay . The film also turns into a whodunit out of nowhere, and how! Though the strong undercurrent of humour tries to hold everything together, the cohesiveness of it all is found wanting.

Halitha’s distinctive voice was best showcased in Sillu Karupatti , in which she beautifully weaved four stories about love and its aftereffects. Here too, we see four different subplots… that occur around a funeral. While the narrative format of an anthology helped unite the four stories in Sillu Karupatti, Aelay , as a feature film, is burdened by a sense of anthology deja vu. Would this sweet, simple love story have worked better as a standalone short?

Aelay stays afloat though, courtesy its efficient humour, some good performances from the leads, and impressive music (background score by Aruldev and songs by Kaber Vasuki). Full points to Halitha for providing Samuthirakani, who is a hoot in this film, the space to reinvent himself. Muthukutty is the kind of person to buy the notebooks his son wants, but not the kind to hesitate before trading it off for a lottery ticket. Parthi, for his part, is a son more worried about his misfortunes than his father’s. Nachiya is tasked with dealing with their distrustful relationship. Typically, such relationship dramas get resolved with an outburst or two. In Aelay too, there is a final breakdown, but Halitha manages to add in a neat little twist there that nudges us to look at our flawed parents in different light. However, some of this good work does get undone due to the other lacklustre subplots.

Fathers have a special place in the annals of Indian cinema. They are usually either glorified as role models or shown as an example of all that is wrong with men. It then becomes important to get films like Aelay that show them as imperfect men. Like Kodukkapuli of Aaranya Kaandam responds to a question about his liking for his father, “Apdilaam illa... aanaalum avar enga appa.” So, is Aelay a great film? “Apdilaam illa... aanaalum idhu oru Halitha padam.”

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Muthukutty is an ice-vendor. He has a son Parthi, who had been tired of seeking a job in the city. Muthukutty’s behavior hadn’t gone well with his son, who feels that his father embarrasses him often. So, he maintains a distance from his father. When will Parthi feel the goodness in his father? Will that ever happen? The answers form the rest of the story.

Star Performance

Samuthirakani had always played his best and the same goes here in Aelay. Manikandan is very natural in his performance and so does the newbie, Madhumathi.

Halitha Shameem impressed the audience with her excellent venture, Sillu Karuppati. Now, she has come with another emotional tale, Aelay. The characters are designed well and the stars fit well in the given roles. Samuthirakani’s makeup is unimpressive and they would have gone for a better one. The screenplay is good, but the film gets stretched in the second half as there are many subplots introduced. The music and cinematography are perfect.

What’s There?

• The script and direction are good
• Performances of the stars are natural

What’s Not There?

• Scenes towards the climax are a bit lengthy

Yet another rural tale with good performances and neat direction makes the audience emotional! Aelay – Watchable once!

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Adharma Kadhaigal

Vetri Sudley , Sakshi Agarwal , Ammu Abirami , Dhivya Dhuraisamy , Sunil_Reddy , Poo Ramu , Sri Deva

23 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan , Nikhila Vimal , Dhivya Dhuraisamy , Priyanka Nair

23 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 16 mins

Dheeran Shree Natraj , Reshma Venkatesh , Aruldoss , Charles Vinoth , Ram Sampath

23 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 1 mins

Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai

Vemal , Karunas , Mary Ricketts , Aadukalam Naren , Deepa Shankar , Charles Vinoth , Aruldoss , Vela Ramamoorthy

23 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 13 mins

Kottukkaali

Soori , Anna Ben

Demonte Colony 2

Arulnithi , Priya Bhavanishankar , Sarjano Khalid , Meenakshi Govindarajan

15 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

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Aana Padega By Saaj Bhatt

Vedaa | Song - Dhaage

Kaafi Nahi By Viraj Bahri

Mann Laage Na By Javed Ali

Stree 2 | Song - Khoobsurat

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Zikr Tera By Naman Pareek, Kavyakriti And Manan Meer

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Tu By Talwiinder

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Heer Hai Royi By Shibani Kashyap

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Muhammad Ali By Diljit Dosanjh And NLE Choppa

Khel Khel Mein | Song - Hauli Hauli

Stree 2 | Song - Aaj Ki Raat

Vikram , Parvathy Thiruvothu , Malavika Mohanan , Harikrishnan

2 hrs 2 mins

Raghu Thatha

Keerthy Suresh , M. S. Bhaskar , Ravindra Vijay , Devadarshini , Rajeev Ravindranathan

Prashanth , Simran , Priya Anand , Karthik Muthuraman , Samuthirakani , Yogi Babu

Thaman Kumar , Swetha Dorathy , Pandi , Neema Ray

09 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Esther Anil , Gaurav Kalai , Pravin Kishore

09 Aug 2024 | 1 hr 55 mins

Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu

Ananth Ram , Bhavani Sre , RJ Vijay , Elango Kumaravel , Kulappulli Leela , Mohamed Irfan , Venkat Prabhu , Aishwarya. M , Vinoth GD , Guhan Prakash

02 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan

Vijay Antony , R. Sarathkumar , Megha Akash , Sathyaraj , Dhananjaya , Murali Sharma , Saranya Ponvannan

02 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 13 mins

Gayathrie , Bala Saravanan , Preethi Nedumaran , Dev Ramnath

Yogi Babu , Gouri G Kishan , M. S. Bhaskar , Chinni Jayanth

VascoDaGama

Nakkhul , K.S. Ravikumar , Arthana Binu , Anand Raj. , Mansoor Ali Khan , Munishkanth , Reddin Kingsley , Vamsi Krishna

02 Aug 2024 | 2 hrs 5 mins

Pari Elavazhagan , Ammu Abhirami , KVN Manimegala , Vasant Marimuthu , Siva Maran , A K Elavazhagan , Sri Krishna Dayal

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Dhanush , Nithya Menen

Maya Puthagam

Srikanth , Abarnathi , Ashok Kumar Balakrishnan , Aadukalam Naren , Madhan Dhakshinamoorthy , Pavan , K S G Venkatesh , Ilavarasu , Dasarathi Narasimhan

19 Jul 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Amrutha , Frankinsten , Asmitha

Kamal Haasan , Siddharth , Kajal Aggarwal , Rakul Preet Singh , S. J. Suryah , Bobby Simha , Vivek , Priya Bhavani Sankar , Brahmanandam , P. Samuthirakani , Nedumudi Venu , Delhi Ganesh , Manobala , Kalidas Jayaram , Gulshan Grover

12 Jul 2024 | 3 hrs 0 mins

Sonia Agarwal , Smruthi Venkat , Siddharth Vipin , Sneha Gupta , Subramaniam Siva , Kalki Raja

05 Jul 2024 | 2 hrs 20 mins

Vidharth , Swetha Dorathy , Sahana Chandrashekar

21 Jun 2024 | 1 hr 57 mins

Bayamariya Brammai

Guru Somasundaram , Harish Uthaman , John Vijay , Vinod Sagar , Sai Priyanka Ruth , Jack Robinson

21 Jun 2024 | 1 hr 28 mins

Kungumaraj Muthusamy , Parvaiz Mahroo , Vairamala , Ramesh Vaidya

21 Jun 2024 | 2 hrs 7 mins

Vijay Sethupathi , Anurag Kashyap , Mamta Mohandas , Bharathiraja , Singampuli

Mohan , Anumol , Yogi Babu , Anithra Nair , Mottai Rajendran , Charuhasan , Suresh Chandra Menon , Vanitha Vijaykumar , Mime Gopi , Singampuli

07 Jun 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Sathyaraj , Vasanth Ravi , Rajiv Menon , Tanya Hope , Rajeev Pillai , Yashika Aannand , Mime Gopi

07 Jun 2024 | 2 hrs 0 mins

Vidharth , Vani Bhojan , Rahman , Krithik Mohan

07 Jun 2024 | 2 hrs 1 mins

Samuthirakani , Soori , Mottai Rajendran , Unni Mukundan , M. Sasikumar , Shivada Nair , Mime Gopi , Brigida Saga , R. V. Udhaya Kumar , Vadivukkarasi

31 May 2024 | 2 hrs 14 mins

R. Sarathkumar , Samuthirakani , Gautham Vasudev Menon , Munishkanth , Reddin Kingsley

31 May 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Bujji At Anupatti

Karthik Vijay , Lavanya Kanmani , Kamal Kumar , Meena Gopalakrishnan , Pranithi Sivasankaran , Vaitheeswari

31 May 2024 | 1 hr 50 mins

Pagalariyaan

Vetri , Akshaya Kandamuthan , Sai Dheena , Murugan Raj , Chaplin Balu

24 May 2024 | 1 hr 59 mins

Konjam Pesinaal Yenna

VJ Ashiq , Vinoth Kishan , Keerthi Pandian , Dharani Reddy

24 May 2024 | 1 hr 52 mins

Hiphop Tamizha , Anikha Surendran , Thyagarajan , Kashmira Pardeshi , Munishkanth , Pandiarajan

24 May 2024 | 2 hrs 10 mins

Ramarajan , Radha Ravi , M. S. Bhaskar , Mime Gopi , K.S. Ravikumar , Leo Shivakumar , Naksha Saran , Bose Venkat , Vinodhini

23 May 2024 | 2 hrs 26 mins

Vijay Kumar , Preethi Asrani , George Maryan , Dileepan , Richa Joshi , Pavel Navageethan

17 May 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Padikkadha Pakkangal

Yashika Aannand , Prajin , George Maryan , Aadhav Balaji , Eereen Adhikary , Shobaraj

Inga Naan Thaan Kingu

Santhanam , Lollu Sabha Maaran , Manobala , Munishkanth , Thambi Ramaiah , Vivek Prasanna , Bala Saravanan

Uyir Thamizhukku

Ameer Sultan , Chandini Tamilarasan

Kavin , Lal

Arjun Das , Tanya Ravichandran , Ramya Subramanian

Aranmanai 4

Rashi Khanna , Tamannaah Bhatia , Sundar C

Ninnu Vilaiyadu

Dinesh Master , Nandana Anand , Siva Kumar , Deepa Shankar

03 May 2024 | 2 hrs 6 mins

M. S. Bhaskar , Kabali Vishwanth , Venba , Namo Narayanan , Priyadharshini Arunachalam , Akash Premkumar

03 May 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Kurangu Pedal

Prasanna Balachander , Jensan Diwakar

Vishal , Priya Bhavani Sankar , Samuthirakani , Yogi Babu , Gautham Vasudev Menon

26 Apr 2024 | 2 hrs 2 mins

Taman Kumar , M. S. Bhaskar , Vela Ramamoorthy , Gajaraj

26 Apr 2024 | 2 hrs 8 mins

Finder: Project 1

Charle , Sendrayan , Nizhalgal Ravi , Vinoth Rajendran , Dharani Reddy. , Gopinath Shankar

20 Apr 2024 | 1 hr 52 mins

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Movie Review Of Kamali From Nadukkaveri: An Underdog Story With A Fake Smile Pasted Over It

Director : Rajasekar Duraisamy

Cast : Anandhi, Rohit Saraf, Pratap Pothen, Azhagam Perumal

Kamali From Nadukkaveri is a film in search of its genre. On the surface, it is an underdog story of how Kamali (Anandhi, last seen in Live Telecast ), gets into IIT and becomes the pride of Nadukkaveri, all while being a stock Tamil film loosu ponnu throughout the film. She is always confused, happy, and has the kind of luck that helps her succeed immediately at everything she does. The film also talks about her relationships with her father ( Azhagam Perumal ), Professor Arivudainambi (Pratap Pothen), and Ashwin Anand ( Rohit Saraf ), a senior in college for whom she has a wavering infatuation. Neither of the two stories is convincing. 

The underdog story is unbelievable because we never see how Kamali transforms from a happy-to-lucky girl to an IITian. When Kamali asks Arivudainambi to teach her, at first he refuses. Just as Kamali is leaving, she sees a chessboard with a game in progress and starts playing. The professor is impressed after Kamali defeats him in what clearly looks like an amateurish game. But we don't feel Kamali's triumph because everything feels so convenient. We had no idea that both Kamali and the professor had an interest in chess. We had no idea that Kamali is such a strong player. Everything feels arbitrary because we don't feel the nail-biting expectation before the victory. One day we see Kamali playing with ferns, not knowing what to do with life, and the next day we see her beating a professor at chess.

Instead of talking about Kamali's journey in IIT (after she gets into it) or her relationships, we get a solid 15-minute episode featuring what seems to be raw and unedited footage of a quiz competition depicted in excruciating detail. The quiz master spends three minutes explaining in English the rules of a three-round quiz programme, taking an entire minute to explain the special rules of the third round. We are shown the entire quiz, with no questions edited out. In contrast, to show Kamali's transformation into a brilliant student, all we get is a few shots of her sitting with her books or typing on her laptop. 

The depiction of Kamali's relationship with Arivudainambi is marred by the vague and inconsistent writing. Arivudainambi's contribution to the underdog story is critical, because he is Kamali's only hope to get into IIT. But how he transforms Kamali is laughable. He gives her some advice about concentration, understanding and practice, and leaves it at that. It magically transforms her into an IITan. When Kamali goes to IIT, Arivudainambi removes all his degrees from the wall and hangs up Kamali's picture instead. 

But, Arivudainambi is not that kind of a man from what we've been shown so far. Why not show her overhearing him talking about her hard work to other students or something more consistent with his personality?  Other characters in the film hit similar false notes and don't change organically. They just flip to a different state of mind when the story requires it. It's as if they exist solely to make Kamali inspiring. And, precisely for that reason, it doesn't work.

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