to any movie viewer there might have come a time that a singular talent of an individual, never heard or seen before mesmerises you that you instinctively know he is good and will be great in future. to me one such case was the film Raanjhanaa (2013) that introduced me to that Actor Dhanush, i knew not who he was and what was instore for him in future but there was this sense optimism that i will enjoy his film for sure.

I had chosen this film through seeing its poster and his face on it, thinking its doesn’t seem like a masala film and knowing him might be worth it, I was right. Asuran (2019), meaning the Demon is a Tamil revenge drama film that showcases the fight of an underprivileged class against the rich (classic David vs Goliath) done with a analogy of inner demons.

now it is still a commercial film it has its hero moments yet the realism that is presented counterbalances the film to hinder criticism. what makes this film work are soundtrack that keeps the dread perceptible and the dynamic acting of the cast having the likes of Manju Warrier, Prakash Raj. yet to me its a Dhanush film a film where his range as an actor comes into play where he portrays the character in different times.

this is a film i enjoyed added by the fact it pertains to my premonitions years back is just an added bonus.

127 movies down……..373 to go

see you soon

Piriyavitai (Tamil goodbye)