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Review : BAARAM

By Rinku Gupta National Award winning film Baaram is being released by Vetrimaaran's Grassroots Films and SP Cinemas. Director Priya Krishnaswamy has explored the practice of Thalaikkoothal in TN which loosely translates into 'mercy killing' where age old practices ( like inducing fever) are induced to give release from life to old, sick , suffering patients with no hope of getting better.  How this can be exploited for personal reasons by families, is highlighted in the story. The story features an aged watchman who gets injured in a freak road accident. His hip bone is broken but his egotistical and stingy son Senthil prefers to take him to his village, and keep him suffering and bed ridden in an outer hut. He refuses help from his cousins Murugan and Veeravel who even offer to look after the injured uncle whom they love. One day soon after his sister visits the imjured man, suddenly they hear that the old man died in his sleep. When they attend the funeral they lea...

National Award winner Baaram to release in theatres

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The National award winning film ‘Ba aram’ is all set to have a worldwide release on February 21, 2020. The film stars around 85 new faces performing important roles. Directed by Priya Krishnaawamy, Vetrimaaran’s Grass Root Film Company and SP Cinemas is releasing the movie. Producer Kishore, SP Cinemas said, “I am so happy that Vetrimaaran sir offered me an opportunity to release this film. It’s a film that is meant for all and I am sure it will be a groundbreaking showpiece, which has already won the hearts of National and International audiences. Ardra Swaroop, Reckless Roses said, “Being a Mumbaikar, I was completely surprise to see such a story from my mother. At the same time, there were many things to learn from it. Apart from this, the excellent performances by artistes made me awe stricken. I wanted to be a part of such an amazing film, where it imparts a valuable thought of taking care of aged people with lots of love. I am happy to be associated with my mother i...