Sigappu Rojakkal (1978) :
Brief Review -
A Genre-Defining Classic that changed the face of Indian Cinema by using new western materials like Psycho Killer, Sexual Tension and mainly the changing Phase of our Society. Bharathirajaa's Sigappu Rojakkal should be termed as a pathbreaking film for many reasons. The film was made in 1978, that's after Emergency when Country was seeing the new phase of its culture and economy. It just didn't bring that Sexually Disturbed Psycho Killer formula in Indian Cinema but it used the changing culture of the society. It's not just about that male psycho killer who kills the girls after having sex but if you notice, the film also shows the sexual desire of Young Girls. People say that the Movies influence the lifestyle of youth but one must realise that the Movies are themselves influenced by the lifestyle of Society. Sigappu Rojakkal is heavily inspired by the change our country has seen in 70s decades. It was the decade when even Hollywood made many modernised films inspired by cultural change of the US. Oscar Winning Classic 'Midnight Cowboy' is one of the finest example of that. Bharatirajaa's Sigappu Rojakkal may have similarities with that famous criminal 'Raman Raghav', but the screenplay is completely original. Bharatirajaa deserves all the credit here because he was the captain of the ship in true sense. His writing, screenwriting and direction is all what you see in the film and just can't stop praising his brilliant vision. The Next best thing about the film is performances of Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. That attitude, that accent, stylish personality of Dileep was presented so well by Kamal sir. Sridev as Sarada just couldn't have been better. The technical aspects of this film are TRENDSETTERS! I mean it, just notice the framework, background score and visuals mix-up on screen. Simply Mind-blowing!
RATING - 8/10*
By - #samthebestest.
