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Film Review: N4

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 N4 directed by Lokesh Kumar hits theatres on 24th March. The film is set in North Madras, in a fishing hamlet and showcases the lives of the people and especially the youth there. The story revolves around the fates of 2 couples, who are orphans raised to adulthood by an old lady ( Vadivukkarasi). They fall in love and plan a future together but when one of them is killed suddenly, without any known motive, all hell breaks loose. Who is the killer? Why is the police chasing them instead of the perpetrators? Does money and power win ultimately? The film succeeds in showing the details of life in the setting of North Madras but while the natural and raw surroundings, the gang wars, the relationships amongst the folk,  are all captured naturally,  to some extent, the film amplifies  stereotypes by its portrayal of  rampant drug abuse and aimlessness of the youth there. The actors ( Michael, Gabriella, Afsal Hameed, Vinusha) have done their parts very well,  getting the rawness and intens

Film Review: Parundhaagathu Oor Kuruvi

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 The film hits screeens on March 24th, starring Nishanth Russo, Vivek Prasanna, Gayathiri Iyer and others,  directed by Dhanabalan Govindraj. The story is around the concept of survival of the fittest. Vivek Prasanna plays Maran, a happily married spouse to an actor Yamini   (Good debut by Gayathiri Iyer). But amongst rumors about a flesh trade racket, the actor her husband to a forest estate for safety from being hounded by media. But as, luck would have it things take a turn when he is actually attacked by goons, saved by a local Adhi ( Nishanth Russo) gets trapped  by a corrupt police force and discovers, who actually wants him dead.  Does he survive? The action picks, up in the second half with the first half serving to establish three background of the characters, with a bit of humor added in places.  The actors, Nishanth, Vivek and Gayathiri have all played their parts to perfection, which helps in keeping the viewers engaged.  The tension is palpable in the chase scenes and the