Movie Review : Amaran
Amaran, is director Rajkunar Periasamy's second film, a biopic based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan of the Indian Army.
The story traces the journey of a young Mukund (Sivakarthikeyan) , who early in life itself had decided to join the army one day. When he appears for the exam and passes with flying colors, he proves his mettle further, when posted in Kashmir as part of the elite Rashtriya Rifles force to counter terrorism.
The film takes you through his journey as an officer while at the same time bringing to life Mukund the person. The story is narrated from the point of view of his wife, Indhu Rebecca Verghese ( Sai Pallavi) and brings to the fore the soul - stirring love story of Mukund and Indhu and the rock solid relationship the duo shared.
Its not only Mukund the exemplary, brave and much loved officer we see, along with Mukund the husband and father, but also Mukund the son. The film is sprinkled with nuggets of small but meaningful moments with his parents, sisters, colleagues and his little daughter, moments that make you smile and tear up at the same time.
Sivakarthikeyan has given a career best performance, and lives the role. From Mukund's early years to later in life, Sivakarthikeyan makes every transition believable with his exemplary makeover and body language. The innocence and strength of his character is beautifully conveyed all through in an outstanding performance.
Sai Pallavi as Indhu excels in every scene and has made the character come alive with her stupendous performance.
GV Prakash's BGM elevates the film further while the camera work is extraordinary. The stunt team deserves kudos for the rivetting combat and military operation scenes.
Kudos to director Rajkumar for a finely tuned, balanced and sensitive portrayal of is lead characters and the way the film establishes an emotional connect with the viewer is exemplary.
On the flip side, while most dialogues seem natural in the film, there are few places where a cinematic touch seems to have been added perhaps for effect. In a few places Sai Pallavi's emotional outpouring of tears seems a tad forced.
Each member of the large cast seems carefully chosen and fits the bill, adding value with credible performances. A fine blend of emotions, humor, pathos, with moments of pride, dignity and honor, with outstanding performances that bring the characters alive, Amaran is an experience that is not to be missed.
Rating 4/5
