Vazhakku Enn 18/9

I watched the movie on insistence of my brother. Thank heavens that he did as i witnessed a true gem from Tamil cinema. From the first sequence to the last there is always an underlying sadness that keeps your heart heavy. But humane gestures of love and kindness from ordinary people sprinkled generously keeps your hope up. Fantastic camera work keeps you feel close to all the characters during their emotional peaks. The protagonist's plight throughout the movie will surely draw a tear or two from you.

The movie opens with an investigation into the main case of the film and moves back and forth with the lead actor's past. The hero's tough past is beautifully portrayed and leaves a lasting impression. Unfortunate circumstances show him as another spoiled orphan in the eyes of the leading lady (essayed with lot of subtlety by Urmila Mahantha). Manish Yadav's character of an innocent schoolgirl falling for a spoiled rich kid highlights the dark reality of teenage misadventures which has become a part of the modern society. Along with the three main roles everyone else have shown terrific screen presence and play a substantial part in the plot.

The movie proceeds at a gentle pace but never feels slow. You have sufficient time to absorb all the characters and feel good connection with most of them. Lack of songs in the movie actually helps in protecting the theme. Most parts of the movie are shot with such simplicity that you always feel it can happen in real life(Not sure whether it is based on a true event. No clear-cut claim has been made on screen).

The climax will surely cause a lump in your throat. If you have not watched it please do as soon as you can. Hats of to the team to have worked magic with a budget next to nothing.