Nadodigal(Nomads)-Tamil Movie

Impressed by this movie which i saw recently.I think Tamil Cinema is going through one of its best phase right now If i may say so.Lot of films are being made with substance.

Strong,Simple and uncluttered story line is the biggest strength of this movie.Story is about three thick friends played by protogonist Sasikumar,Vijay(Of Chennai 600028) and Balaji (of Kalloori)who have got their own aim.Everybody's character is clearly told to the audience in the first 30 mins.3 friends try to unite a friend with his lover against all odds.They succeed in doing that which is the end of the first half.But they pay a heavy price as their life takes topsy turn and leads to a brief phase of gloom.Despit all this they are happy as they believe that the couple they united are happy.They slowly turn all the impediments as stepping stones.But when thye come to know that the couple has split they feel cheated and demand an explanation.They all get furious when they are not given audience by the same people who pleaded them before.They decide to teach them a lesson.The film could have easily had a macabre ending.But the director shows that its always not neccessary to have a gruesome climax to drive the point.He has shown bad things do happen in life but its not the end of life and has shown it in a positive manner.

Casting is the second strength.All the characters neatly essay their roles except for one or two.It cant be said its been shot with any dramatics.It has dramatic but at small and acceptable levels.Ganja Karuppus role has us in splits.Music by Sundar C Babu and camera by Kathir deserves mention here.Director Samuthrakani may hopefully fill the shoes of Bhagyaraj whos films i always liked for its uncluttered screenplay.
Last but not the least the producer has to be lauded for investing in this script.

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