Film: Paava Kadhaigal
Starring: Kalidas Jayaram, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, Bhavani Sre, Kalki Koechlin, Anjali, Padam Kumar, Prakash Raj, Sai Pallavi, Hari, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Simran
Director: Sudha Kongara, Vignesh Shivan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vetri Maaran
Rating: ***
Reviewer: George Sylex
Overview - Honor Killings and Racial Discrimination are words that has become a piece of our jargon throughout recent years and rehearsed in our general public however long we know. Netflix's Paava Kadhaigal unites 4 of the most woke and essential filmmakers from Tamil such as Sudha Kongara, Vignesh Shivan, Gautham Menon and Vetrimaaran to make a compilation that depicts shades of separation and what it expenses to the individuals who wants to fly high.
Thangam, the first short movie by Sudha Kongara, can undoubtedly be known as the best of the part and Kalidas Jayaram could without much of a stretch be presented the best performance, considering he has the most troublesome and nuanced function of every one of the, one in which he thinks of all victories. Set during the 80s, Thangam follows Sattar (Kalidas) who's headed to transforming as a transwoman and the unadulterated love he holds for the love of his life (Shanthnu Bhagyaraj), who by a remorseless spot of destiny is infatuated with Thangam's sister (Sahira, played by Bhavani Sre). Sudha has prevailed upon us, be it the challenges looked by the third sex or sentiments being the equivalent for everybody regardless of your sex or sexuality, besides. Bhavani Sre dazzles however it's simply her subsequent film while Shanthanu too shows what he is able to do. Ideally, each of the three entertainers should see more open doors post the film's delivery.
Love Panna Utranum is Vignesh Shivan's section and the one that has a sprinkle of humor while the rest are by and large, weighty, remaining consistent with the topic. Vignesh Shivan prevails with regards to determining what he needed to state - reality with a blend of humor. Anirudh's music supports this portion of the collection. Anjali demonstrates why she is one among the best in the business while Kalki Koechlin likewise leaves an imprint. Vignesh Shivan shows what he is equipped to the extent dark humor is thought of. Additionally, credit to the movie producer for not demonstrating the men as awful as far as possible and getting the framework and the general public that likewise makes them a casualty, yet in an alternate sort of way.
Vaan Magal spins around how a couple's life changes after their little girl falls prey to an egregious wrongdoing, is coordinated by Gautham Menon. The chief himself shows up in the number one spot part, alongside Simran in Vaan Magal, which manages the subjects of honor and disgrace. Gautham Menon has treated the peak of this section in his acclaimed style, which makes it sure and not quite the same as different accounts of Paava Kadhaigal. The exhibition of the whole star cast (the projecting is on point) has a bit of underplay, however it goes over the edge at specific focuses subsequently lessening the general effect. Yet, Vaan Magal is certainly a hard-hitting assume the misguided feeling of disgrace.
Vetrimaaran, who has given us some phenomenal stuff before, appears to have lost his way in his Ooru Iravu. Prakash Raj is the dad of a few youngsters, yet when his top pick, a little girl, Sumathi (Sai Pallavi), absconds with her sweetheart and weds him, the man is crushed. At the point when he finds later that she is pregnant, he discovers her location. Visiting and he welcomes his little girl and her better half to their town home for a little service to commend her looming parenthood. Ok, yet the father ends up being the very manifestation of a villain.
Final Word - Paava Kadhaigal passes through various social significant points like honor killings, assault, castes, lesbian love, etc. The anthology film prevails with regards to making crowd locked in. Despite the fact that the film discusses intense issues, the making style is so acceptable to keep up closeness with watchers.
A Watchable Anthology!
