Movie Review : Trauma
A hyperlink anthology thriller by debut director Thambithurai, Trauma revolves the lives of several characters.
A young petrol attendant, Selvi ( Poornima Ravi), becomes pregnant after a boyfriend Jeeva( Prathoosh), betrays her. He is involved with a dangerous blackmailing gang who targets women.
Another couple Sundar and Geeta ( Vivek Prasanna , Chandini Tamilarasan) become targets of the same gang.
In an story, a couple of petty car thieves get involved with the cops after a dead body is found in the car they stole.
How are all these incidents inter-related?
Good casting carries the film, lending credibilty to the story. Chandini, Vivek and Ananth Nag shine in their portions, conveying desperation, frustration, and hope, while Prathoosh makes a confident screen debut. Poornima's solid act along with that of the supporting cast, adds to the mystery and thrill elements about what next.
The thriller has an interesting storyline which keeps you invested in the racy screenplay though at times songs slow down the proceedings.
However, the making of grand with drone shots adding a scale and thrill factor of the film. The camerawork , especially in the indoor night sequences add to the atmosphere of the story.
There are a few lags here and there and the comedy track could have been toned down a bit. A few questions about the medical angle remain.
Overall a gripping thriller with a social message, good casting, solid performances and a sound technical team.
Rating 3/5
CAST:
Vivek Prasanna as Sundar
Chandini as Geetha
Sanjeev as Ajay Kumar
Ananth Nag as Raghu
Poornima Ravi as Selvi
Prathosh as Jeeva
Marimuthu as Murugesan
Rama as Parvathi
Pradeep K Vijayan Unmai Puthiran
Eswar as Mechanic
Nizhalgal Ravi as Chief Minister
Vaiyapuri as Police Constable
*CREW*
Written & Directed by - Thambidurai Mariyappan
Produced by - Turm Production House S Uma Maheshwari
DOP - Ajith Srinivasan
Music Director - R S Rajprathap
Editor - Mugan vel
Art Director - C K Mujibur Rahmaan
Action Director - Suresh
Choreographer - Sri krish
PRO - Nikil Murukan
