Hey dudes..I am back again with the review for the latest movie titled "Angadi Theru" directed by Vasanthabalan. Its really fascinating to see many directors coming up with story as the main theme( ofcourse it is how it should be but its the inverse in this era ). If you want me to make a comment in oneliner, i will defenitely say "Its not a commercial movie".
Cinema-a medium in which u can record your memories or memories of someone visually. With so many commercial elements around Movies with the kind of perception of recording one's life has come down siginificantly. But this movie describes the life style and work culture(is there one?) of sales people who r from rural areas working in chennai. Having said that the movie has positives it has some negatives too.
Looking at others person's diary is a crime. But what we are seeing in this movie is a diary of people who work under bloodsucking management, but after seeing their miserable life, if we dont respect them, its a biggest crime ever. A supervisor hitting his subordinates, giving sex tortures, people like those do exist and should be thought a lesson. Humans who dont treat others as humans, its such a nasty thing.
Coming to the cast, the whole crew has done well. First the movie's hero , he has did farely a great job when we say its his first movie, but he could have done well in expressions a bit more. He is a suitable one for this character. Secondly, the heroine, katradhu tamil fame "anjali" she has bundles of acting talents. She is beautiful, her expressions speaks so well. Given the right chances, no doubt she will make it to the top. Everytime she cries, tears sprout out naturally with no signs of glycerine.
One more character which moves the story well making it a non boring one is Kana Kanum Kalangal fame "Black Pandi", He does his comedian role well and as well as a friend too. The supervisor role played by Director Venkatesh is a good one. Though it gets all the scoldings from the audiences, he has did the role well indeed as a pevert supervisor. There are small roles which attract attention like the bathrroom cleaner, the muslim Bai, the handicapped person.
Having said all that, Sadness has been squeezed throughout the movie, after a happy sequence a sad sequence automatically follows. Some scenes sound real exaggarated ( Guys fighting for food in that mess ) . It may be real but if its real, then this is not defenitely the 21st century. And Cheers to vasanthabalan for taking this story line. He proves he is unique with the type of story and cast he choses. "angadi" means market where things will be sold. But "Angadi Theru" tells the story of a market where human emotions are sold. Music score by Vijay Antony and G.V Prakash is good. "Aval apdi onrum alagillai...." is a romantic melody rhythming through the ears and will for years! Other songs go along well with the story. But the real hero is the BGM. Especially the flute sound, its so pleasing...The BGM makes the listener feels the emotions. Hats Off for that!
So in my view:
PROS:
1. Anjali's Acting..She steals the screen with expressions
2. Hero and Black pondy's Comedy to keep up the story from boring
3. Life of employees are covered well, though locations are redundant, it doesnt feels odd.
CONS:
1. Exaggeration of sorrow , can see it well in most part of films
2. Some lighter moments which deviates from storyline
3. Climax tragedy could have been avoided. Its not pleaseant to watch it though..
VERDICT : "Next time when you go to Ranganathan Stores or a busy market place, scenes from the movie will creep out. Be sure to smile atleast to the sales people who service you, atleast that would make them happy for a moment in their miserable life. Kudos!!"
P.S : Those who hate sad endings and sad movies dont watch this!!!
