Vathikuchi

Tamil Cinema, Just One Step away from arriving.

In Tamil Cinema, The technicians are firmly in grip, there are no great need for established heroes. IN the last two years, even Appu Kutty(For people who do not follow Tamil Cinema, he is a character actor who is reasonably non descript)  has managed to earn the hero's spot. The only reason Appu Kutty donned the role was because the role demanded it.

Tamil Cinema has also displayed a great understanding of the common man, their aspirations  and their lifestyle, The locations are authentic lending a realism to the narrative.

You can also experience a conscious effort on the part of the filmmakers to bring a fresh narrative style to each of the films.

Vathikuchi simmers with extraordinary potential and few of the action blocks are directed with pin pointed precision to the jugular. 

What stops Vathikuchi from realising its potential is the obsession of Indian/Tamil films with the Mandatory Love Story. 

Lakshmi Ramakarishnan set an example of making a film in 77 minutes with Arohanam. Wednesday was just 90 minutes.

If only Vathikuchi was between 80 to 90 minutes plus the climax improved, this would have been one helluva of a movie!!.