Nandhan

The movie captures the caste and power politics in rural Tamil Nadu very well, particularly how upper caste village chieftain uses his power to subjugate historically oppressed backward caste (SC) folks in his village. The movie also shows the social equations among upper and lower caste folks in rural hinterlands.

But in many scenes the filmmaker has taken too much liberty to show the excessive oppression of SCs by the upper caste village President, which seems caricatured for effect. Hence, after the overdone oppression story, showing the SC protagonist turning the tables on the upper caste ex-President in the climax seems rather unrealistic / implausible, though it makes for a good "happy ending" which most filmmakers aim for for a "successful" movie.

Worth a watch for those who aren't very familiar with rural caste & power politics.

Not a review writer, but I just finished watching this film and felt compelled to share my thoughts. I believe this is easily one of the best films of the decade. I'm unsure why it hasn't received more attention.

If you read this review, please watch the film and thank me later. From the writers' note to the end credits, the screenplay is gripping. The post-credit scene was unexpected. Everyone involved, including all the actors and technicians, did a great job.

We all waste time watching a lot of commercial garbage every year. So, if you read this review, please spend 1 hour and 50 minutes watching this film. In the end, you'll be proud to have seen such a gem.

Nadhan, directed by Era.saravanan is a brave attempt. The film talks about discrimination is indirectly happening even in village level politics.

And also shows untouchability still there some places around us from a different perspective.

The film is well-crafted and make us to feel from sufferer's perspective and portrayed specific way how it affects individuals and communities as a whole.

Casting is great. Sasikumar, Balaji Sakthivel and Samuthirakani did excellent role. Sasikumar plays a role different from his typical roles as a kind gentleman characters and intimate friend. Everyone is able to perceive his dedication towards this film.

Typically, some of new face actors tend to let us down when it comes to playing roles that require specific body language and facial expressions. However, all individuals gave impressive performances in this movie.

Congratulations to Era. Saravanan continues to create similar socially impactful movies in the future.

Amazing movie with mind-blowing facts of cheap politics in rural places, please note, This is a very serious movie with the strong political points.

Not sure, Why the hell they have categorised this movie under comedy

This shows the cheap mentality of many people.

Very few known actors in the movie but everyone did a fantastic work. Movie is crisp and clear no songs in the movie which makes the movie very short. Hope it will win many awards and go many places.

Request the movie team to present the movie to many film festivals, this is a hidden gem which need to be shine. Kudos to the director and the whole team.

Unrealistic cliche - overall film review

Not only movie and story but even scenes are copied from many old films from 1980 era. During that period the Telugu films with similar story was impactful but portraying in today world is little unrealistic.

The so called real events narration at end of film are there to justify the movie but doesn't bother to explain on aftermath. It is hard to believe that none from government or judicial system has intervened and resolved. Even in north India where these kind of practices are prevalent have started rebelling so I am not convinced on extent of brutality shown in film.