Vidivu (Tamil, 2015) | Short Film Review
This satirical take by Karthik Vilvakrish on the lack of inspiration for employees in the Technology industry & the avenues to look for outside its confines is appreciable for the narrative brimming with creativity that goes beyond the usual. Prakash, donning the dual roles of DOP & Editor warrants special mention for the haphazard cuts that add to the puzzle & the commendably good low-light filming and grading. VFX work also catches the eye in the loopy maze sequence & so does the casting of a giant-like figure who, sadly, does nothing!
Ecstasy (Tamil, 2015) | Short Film Review
Almost 70 seconds into this 5 minutes-long, short film there is just a monologue with a very bleak voice narrating the monotony of her life. But at the end of 5 minutes this charming little creation from Prabanchan & Team satisfies you technically as well as thematically.
Azhagu Kutti Chellam (Tamil, 2016)
With a good central plot relating to children and how they influence the well-being of various kinds of families, Azhagu Kutty Chellam squanders the opportunity to reach greatness as it tries too hard to establish the plot by resorting to multiple incoherent story lines and some ill-advised tactics. Nevertheless, a strong technical show makes it a worthy watch and a respectable attempt!
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam (Tamil, 2016)
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam is a comprehensive take on relationships and arranged marriages which is made in a bold fashion and greatly benefits from the fresh blood in the form of a debutant director and fresh faces to Tamil cinema. Despite a weak ending, it’s a well-conceived movie that can strike the right chord with adults.
Kirumi (Tamil, 2015)
With an interesting characterization of the protagonist and a gripping narrative around the police milieu, Anucharan makes an impressive debut. He can be forgiven for attempting to add some forced sensation to the climax on the grounds that he is a promising film-maker!