announces Film Awards for six years, Kuttram Kadithal actress in Vijay Milton's next, 'Kuttram Kadithal' gets parallel release online. Saravanan … I was happy with the picturisation of the two songs especially that of Bharathi. We see her Christian compassion when she insists that the rat that’s caught in a trap is set free on the road and not drowned, as her husband suggests. Radhika Prasiddha, playing a school teacher once again (last time she played a teacher in 'Kuttram Kadithal') has got an offbeat role with a murky twist at the end. Get reviews of the latest theatrical releases every week, right in your inbox every Friday. The cinematography was exceptional. செல்வக் களஞ்சியமே! As audience, we know what happened before she entered that auto and I could feel Sathya’s agony at that point. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. U19 CWC 2022: ICC announce rescheduled qualification pathway, 33 teams to c... 'We plan to stay not out till the end': Rohit Sharma-Ritika... Charles Oliveira's lopsided win … @BR I never got around to writing on the movies I saw. The performances were great. Merlin’s mother, for instance, happens to be at the scene where Udayan is looking into the car accident, and later, Chezhiyan’s mother helps her pick up some papers that have spilled on the road. Kuttram Kadithal will be released commercially either by the end of this month or early December. The dialogues are a natural mix of Tamil and English, and they have the snap of real-life speech. And one among the number of flawed observations is the Translation of the title of the movie itself..! And Bramma is careful not to take sides. Well, if asked there are end … Read More 10 Reasons Why You Should Watch Puli. They felt real. There are surely better ways to portray the unravelling of Merlin’s mind than to have her run away and set a panic-stricken Manikandan in pursuit. Meanwhile, Visaarani has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival and won the Cinema for Human Rights Award. one of my best takeaways is the extraordinary decency of normal people, and also despite their inherent decency – commit so many mistakes. And so that we don’t miss the Gorky connection, Udayan is seen reading Thaai, the Tamil translation of Mother. A few rough edges here and there, but on the whole, I felt it was an absolutely terrific movie. The director himself seemed to be showing signs of what merlin was showing in the movie. This one has Flawlessly Reflected the society keeping the spectators involved too. and yet how many mistakes in day-day life- accidents, corporal punishment, running away from a situation, exploiting for TRP, etc. The film boils down to a battle between Merlin and Udayan (or the sides of God and Man-as-God), and Bramma keeps things on an even keel. At first, it seems stupid and borderline-irresponsible that the principal and his wife go to such lengths to protect Merlin, but later, in a devastating scene, we see why. The title of the film, Kuttram Kadithal, is derived from the 44th adhikaaram of Thirukkural. The other immersion is in the world above, signs of which are everywhere. But she’s still her mother’s daughter. A key early scene belongs to Udayan (Pavel Navageethan; and what a coincidence that the actor’s name is that of a character in Mother), a hotheaded but fair-minded Communist who is Chezhiyan’s uncle. Production: Christy Siluvappan, J.Sathish Kumar Cast: Master Ajay, Pavel Navageethan, Radhika Prasidhha, Sai Rajkumar Direction: Bramma.G Screenplay: Bramma.G Story: Bramma.G … Read More Kuttram Kadithal Movie Review. I think the review is spot on… I enjoyed some portions of the movie, but the overall meal is not good enough to call this movie with superlatives… I am a sucker for sentimental movies but somehow this one did not pull my heart strings as I wished. (BCCL) See more of : Kuttram Kadithal. At first, it isn’t guilt – just an unnamed feeling. Am curious to know how a rangan-interviews-director-Bramma article will read like The director seems to have gone on record in one of his interviews saying the fact that he watched lot less cinema helped him in making this movie. The camera just silently follows her, capturing her frustration and acceptance of the treatment she is meted out. Hope Radhika doesn't get stereotyped in similar roles in her future projects. If Merlin loses her temper and slaps a child at school, Udayan loses his temper and slaps a man who tries to advise him. There were just too many things to be happy about in the movie that it deserved the slack of the dramatisation in the end . one of the best movies i saw this year. Magalir Mattum Tamil Movie - Overview Page - Magalir Mattum is a 2017 tamil drama drama film directed by Bramma G starring Jyotika Saravanan, Urvashi , Saranya Ponvannan, Bhanupriya, Nassar , Livingston in lead roles. We even see a ‘substitute miss.’ Manikandan’s office, too, is similarly detailed, with a Tamil-speaking Sardar who’s not treated like a caricature – he’s nothing special, just one of the many non-Tamilians who’ve made Chennai their home. In the climax press scene too, I felt the clamouring journalists felt real. These abstractions are rendered concrete through a story that revolves around Chezhiyan. And in a classroom sing-along, he gives us a sense of the entire school, which practically becomes a character, as ‘well-written’ as the people who inhabit it. What’s perhaps also interesting is how mainstream movie-goers have developed a taste for these … Kuttram Kadithal: Get Kuttram Kadithal Latest News, Videos and Photos also find Breaking news, updates, information on Kuttram Kadithal. என்னைக் கலி தீர்த்தே உலகில் ஏற்றம் புரிய வந்தாய்! A scene in a cafe between a journalist and an IT professional is a particular low point. A plainclothe officer falls in the hands of phony agents ,which sets off repercussion ending in series of a massacre events. ETimes is an Entertainment, TV & Lifestyle industry's promotional website and carries advertorials and native advertising. I said to you that I would, but I kept putting it off, sorry. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ennaik kali theerthae ulagil aetRam puriya vandhaai! (And what a great decision to save these details for this point. Wish Tamil cinema will continue to produce such meanigful movies. (But then, maybe he is.) But, these few missteps don’t affect the subtlety of the movie’s social … Votes: 2,359 “Kuttram Kadithal”: This was perhaps this year’s dark horse. The film’s writing is very much confined, focussed and strong, and that is when you remember that this film is written and directed by Bramma, who gave us an impactful Kuttram Kadithal. A word about the songs (the tuneful music is by Shankar Rangarajan). The inspector mother, who picks up her kid from karate class in the night, asks him what he’d like to have for dinner and later when talking to Udhayan on phone, she eats noodles from a bowl (the noodles probably being the leftover food from what her kid ate, perhaps hinting that here’s a mother who pampers her kid. A lot to take away for vasanthabalan/Balaji sakthivel/suseenthran etc for the kind of movie they want to make and the kind of movie they end up making. Not the usual crappy masala but something with a strong storyline. And over the Kaalai nila song, all these threads (and all these people) converge. Loved the fact that it was left as a hint.). This is where kakka muttai was significantly realistic – both the kids and music. Of course, considering the scenes before that, it did feel a tad redundant. “Orey coffee… full-a scan pannitten,” says the principal of Manikandan, as if he were appraising the future husband of his own daughter. Kuttram Kadithal is an upcoming film which stars a bunch of newbies. Any normal person who reads the statement that the District Education Officer gives would feel the same way, “Hospital report padi andha payyanukku erkanave moolaila kattiyaam. Home; Exclusives; Trending; Sports. The final scene didn’t grate on me as much as it has done on you. There are smaller parallels too – a truck driver hands Merlin a bag of food, like Udayan does to his sister, and the backstories of both Merlin and Udayan are compressed into the Chinnanchiru kiliye song late in the film. given the role of media itself was not very different in these two films, was interesting to see it being mentioned here in your review. Very tatroopam , Tina: Also the selection of song. It features Master Ajay, Radhika Prasidhha, Sai Rajkumar and Pavel Navageethan in the lead roles. September 26, 2015 by Rahul Bala. So much subtlety in this movie that the more you dig, the more is revealed . . Kaaka Muttai and Kuttram Kadithal are National Award winners too. which are all about the “aazham” in that “pombala manasu.”. Directed by Bramma G.. With Master Ajay, Radhika Prasidhha, Sai Rajkumar, Pavel Navageethan. Movie: Kuttram kadithal Singers: Rakesh Raghunanthan, Yazhini Music director: Shankar Rengarajan. Not a word spoken without adding something for the screenplay. Not a moment in the movie was dawdling as Mr. Reviewer claim. Copyright ©2015 The Hindu. I was happy that the plot never got tempted into that “moolaila katti” issue being blown up / used as a shield. the teacher and her spouse who run away, cheziyan’s mom, uncle, the principal who asks her to run away , merlin’s mom, up to the lorry driver who gave them a lift. It’s also that it’s a song that’s just a few rungs short of full-blown pathos. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! It’s almost as if these stretches were supervised by a different director, one who’s decided to abandon all the subtlety and restraint shown so far and get all messagey with a megaphone, with a solo violin sawing away in the soundtrack. And I hung out with Radhika right after the film. Your review is not a fair one. Kaakka Muttai and Kuttram Kadithal, two award-winning films releasing this month, show how fissures in Tamil society are amplified by the media Her self-flagellation is depicted through a man on the streets whipping himself for money. Kuttram Kadithal won the National Award for Best Tamil Film. The director imbues the idea of media being a stalker with sinister intentions (as if yellow journalism is the only kind). Rating: 4.00 / 5.0 More About 'Kuttram Kadithal' The press-conference ending is a disgrace. Tamil Nadu govt. Kuttram Kadithal is counted among the best docu-dramas coming out of Tamil cinema in 2015. Two things that I felt were over the top: 1) Music was too loud 2) the kids were over-reacting – especially that one girl who explains to Merlin and then later to principal (if I am not wrong). I wonder why? When was the last time you saw a movie in which the wife sits behind her husband on a scooter, the husband asks “Ukkaandhaacha? It’s true that Mother isn’t just a story, it’s propaganda too. I just watched the movie on Tentkotta and felt that the movie was terrific. The IT-guy-talking-to-reporter scene was shit, I agree. Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors Review, Terms of Use and Grievance Redressal Policy. It’s there in the words on a sticker on a truck’s windshield, and in the principal’s invocation of “aandavan.” It’s there in the image of the crucifix inside Merlin’s cupboard, and in the cross reflected in the mirror of a scooter. Just now seen the movie on Tentkota. These melodramatic contrivances belong in a different movie. But slowly, almost like a foreshadowing, these lives begin to crisscross. Just returned from watching the movie. Writer & Director: Vijay Milton Producer: Suriya (Presenter), Bharath Seeni, Vijay Milton Cast: Bharath, Rajakumaran, Bharath Seeni, Subiksha, Radhika Prasidhha Music: S. N. Arunagiri (Songs), Anoop Seelin (BGM) Cinematography: Vijay Milton Editor: J.R. John Abraham Production company: Rough Note Running Time: 115 mins. . She tells Manikandan in jest, “Nee Christian-aa irundhirukkalaamo-nu thonundu.” But later, when she gets into trouble, serious trouble, she frantically wipes away the vermilion mark on her forehead, and we wonder if she thinks all this is happening because of her going against her faith. Instead, he demands another kind of compensation, that the ‘rich man’ drive the ‘poor man’ to the hospital, stay with him through the course of treatment, and bring him back to this very spot. Five Rafale jets formally inducted into IAF . We watch the death of Chezhiyan’s father and we see the little boy clinging to his uncle’s arm… An entire relationship is laid out in a split-second visual.). Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. BR, ( Log Out /  ( Log Out /  Bramma has attempted a completely different genre to his celebrated debut 'Kuttram Kadithal'. The film explores different spectrum of lifestyles and how one incident can influence people from different backgrounds, By subscribing to newsletter, you acknowledge our privacy policy, Copyright © 2021 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved |, Delhi Times, Aurangabad Times, Maharashtra Times. This article may not be reproduced in its entirety without permission. But somewhere in the second half, Bramma loses his grip and runs out of things to do. That moment of the song, “Kannathil Muththamittaal” is not the flashback or a crowd pleaser but a Slap at the face of the Society – which is having a very tough time with this particular three lettered term! Anyone can lose it in a moment. However, their meddling with time prevents the death of a gangster, who begins to wreak havoc in their lives. சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே கண்ணம்மா! About media….. Don’t think the portrayal was any different from kaakka muttai…. It’s not just that it’s a fantastically moving song. Even good directors feel the need to ennoble us with morals of life. He finds interesting visual parallels for the lyrics – a line like ovvoru naalin vannangal has children playing with colourful saris. But the director too seems to be aware of this – evidenced by the acknowledging smile on that boy’s uncle’s face as he signs the book for her. The crux of Kuttram Kadithal, which was recognised as Best Film in Tamil at the National Awards announced this year, is the blurring of the line between religion and humanity – rather, the blind belief in a higher power versus the more rational belief that humankind is capable of many of the things (retribution, absolution) we often associate with God, and is therefore as worthy of being worshipped. Polaama?” and then starts the scooter and leaves? Kuttram Kadithal. And I felt like saying “Leave her alone! “Nee Christian-aa irundhirukkalaamo -nu thonundu” may no longer be just a half-thought. Director: P. Ramesh | Stars: Ashok Selvan, Janani Iyer, V. Jayaprakash, Jayakumar. It immerses us in its world. Please Click Here to subscribe other newsletters that may interest you, and you'll always find stories you want to read in your inbox. Up to a point, Bramma exhibits superb control. Are you coming this year? Director Bramma’s first film won the 2014 National Award For Best Tamil Film. Trying to achieve similar ends in a couple of hours makes one look less like a filmmaker than a pamphleteer. I felt the movie was ok. Maybe I got too carried away by several reviews. The press-conference ending is a disgrace. Udayan, who witnesses the accident, refuses the bribe from the owner of the car. Kuttram Kadithal (The Punishment) is a 2015 Tamil independent drama film written and directed by Bramma, and produced by J. Satish Kumar and Christy Siluvappan under the JSK Film Corporation and Chris Pictures banner. To me, the movie, the way you say (Or how I interpreted from your Review), is not just something about the Novel (Which I haven’t read, maybe that might have got me form this diff opinion) and Motherhood or something to do with just religions and Communism. ( Log Out /  Why wouldn’t anyone give the Creator his freedom to sculpt his own artefact!! The guy … Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. KEY: Kuttram Kadithal = punishment for a crime; Mother = see here It’s there in Udayan’s threat to Merlin’s mother that he’s not the kind to “turn the other cheek.” It’s there in the physician who dismisses a nurse when she declares the outcome of a surgery as “miraculous” – as a man of Science, he is the healer, he is God. The director Bramma takes his time drawing us in, and at first, we just see various people – Merlin and Manikandan; Merlin’s mother; the principal (Kulothungan) and his wife; Udayan – doing various seemingly disconnected things. ‘Master’ is coming, but the pandemic isn’t going, so what do we do? This is fine filmmaking. Here I don’t see the journalists as the ones being crucified. No mention of the cinematographer?? I’m unable to classify this piece of ART as a movie only when the number of Crowd Pleasers (that is what they feel) are termed movies. “Naanum Rowdydhaan”: A story about a wannabe rowdy and a woman he wants to help avenge the death of her father, this is the most … For some reason, our filmmakers just can’t think of new ideas when it comes to depicting the media. Thankfully…..it stopped with just ” signs of”. Kuttram Kadithal meants avoiding a Crime. (Not since Kadal has there been such overt religiosity on screen.) Jyothika's character in the film is reported to be that of a documentary filmmaker. i dont think there is a single character – including the journalist – who was not a decent person. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video . And this husband, the school principal, is shown wearing a helmet everytime. Kadugu Movie Review. Kuttram Kadithal. It gave me the feel of really standing in one, despite watching online. It’s not just the number of long-suffering mothers in this movie – the wife (Durga Venugopal) of a school principal; the auto-driving mother (Sathya) of one of the children (Chezhiyan, played by Master Ajay, whose impishness is irresistible) at that school; the devout mother of Merlin (Radhika Prasiddha) who is first seen handing out religious pamphlets; or even Merlin herself, who has just married Manikandan (Sai Rajkumar). She has, after all, married a man named Manikandan, and her mother, clearly, does not approve. Music director Ghibran has been roped in for the movie. The title of your review of the movie is more fitting to the Review itself than the ARTefact you tried to JUDGE. And the way, “The icing on the cake moment – in the midst of the song from one of the Greatest vocal revolutionaries of this part of the world” was visualised and maneuvered to address to one devastating issue of the society. Vijay Milton, for reasons unknown, has roped in directors like SS Stanley (cameo), Venkatesh and Balaji Sakthivel (cameo) for various roles. When the word regarding this project was out and the … Enna gapsa ma idhu?” Once a person’s mind is made up, it is difficult to change it with hard facts. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil. (In a rather overblown directorial touch – and there a quite a few, like one with a plastic bag – we see the ‘Objects in the mirror are closer…’ warning; God maybe closer than you think.) But novels have many, many pages and a lot of interiority. That way the scene is a commentary on any person who has an opinion on a news event. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. (There’s a mild Alaipaayuthey feel to these portions.) Kuttram Kadithal Movie Review. We see the biology teacher and her class on  reproduction. After all, this is a piece of art which mirrors the Contemporary Society and the Creator has included it to add a detail to the masterpiece. Little of this is said, but we take a look at her mother and we know the kind of ultra-religious household she was raised in, and the things we often rebel against or reject come back to haunt us during life’s dire moments. The latter was the credo of some Communists, most famously Maxim Gorky – indeed, his Mother is explicitly referenced here. The actors are marvellous – it’s hard to single out anyone, but Sathya’s pinched face broke my heart. But novels have many, many pages and a lot of interiority. Related Galleries. Kuttram Kadithal Tamil Movie - Overview Page - Kuttram Kadithal is a 2015 tamil social drama film directed by Bramma G starring Radhika Prasidhha, Sai Rajkumar, Pavel Navageethan, ‘kulothungan’ Udayakumar, Durga Venugopal in lead roles. The major problem here is that today's audience cannot connect with the old idea of "being sincere" in love and the long preachy dialogue that hero mouths in the end. And it’s there in Merlin’s guilt. what a film! You can change your city from here. But what stops Kuttram Kadithal from reaching the lofty heights it aspires is the blatant manipulation towards the end. I felt the same way, so enjoyed reading this even more. If it is a shot of church’s reflection on a rear view mirror in Kuttram Kadithal, it is Saranya’s introduction sequence in Magalir Mattum. That scene, imo, was needed as an end point for the arc of the character. As schoolteacher, she is, in a way, essentially a ‘mother’ to a number of children. With reports of a possible cameo by Suriya, this is one movie we are waiting to know more about. Change ), 17 Responses ““Kuttram Kadithal”… Very well done… up to a point” →. selvak kaLanjiyamae! Something in the water in Kodambakkam. When you feel the system is faulty you will jump at any incident that designates it so. But Bramma uses them very well. One thing that really struck me was the midnight song blaring in the bus stand. Bramma does not wish to slot his movie into the art or commercial camp. I watch only tamil and hindi movies and hindi don’t have this tendency to preach (except Madhur Bhandarkar maybe ). Verdict: Kuttram Kadithal is a must watch film that bears testimony to the standards of National Awards given to films in India. I have always wondered about this tendency of tamil movies to be preachy. Not just the press. Though more hard hitting here. Perhaps extra caution after the accident of his daughter? The movie has its own set of flaws like trying to be a thriller or the melodramatic contrivances towards the end. This undoubtedly has been a bumper crop year for Tamil cinema. Our first glimpse of the couple is in a beautifully written romantic scene – he asks her when she’s going to give him children (put differently, when she will become a… mother). It was nice. Cinematographer Manikandan S, who also shot Bramma’s first movie Kuttram Kadithal, comes up with some brilliant work. The film won the National Award for the Best Film in Tamil in the 62nd National Award ceremony. Music /re recording was just so brilliant there. (KuttramKadithal/Facebook) This was perhaps this year’s dark horse. We see kids kneeling down outside class. The scene where Sathya throws the food parcel out was heart-wrenching. It’s hard to nail this song with a precise word in the emotional continuum and that’s just like the opening moments…. 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