Velayilla Pattathari((VIP), (UNemployed Graduate), Tamil Film: The hypocrisy of an Indentity and the clarity of succession planning

As an avid movie viewer, I have trained myself to see the movie at two levels, the movie as it unfolds and the thought process that goes behind the making of the movie. Many a times, the thought process that goes behind the making, the constraints, the assumptions, the what ifs, the audacity, the compromises, the imagination, the effort makes for more fascinating introspection than the movie itself. A movie also throws light on the ambition, intent, nobility, or the absence of it.

At the outset, I have to confess that I am a big fan of Dhanush. I have respect for him as a professional who has worked very hard, and earned a place for himself. He has been a fantastic student and has a great grasp of the medium.

It is very important to make this declaration because as an ardent fan of his I am disappointed that he has not walked his talk.

First, VIP, the movie, The first half of the movie is dexterously weaved, except for an imposed stunt sequence, leaving you in raptures, and then after the interval, Dhanush’s quest for the father-in-law’s market share leaves the film and the viewer in tatters with all the punch dialogues falling on irritated ears.

Dhanush’s quest for his own identity resonated in interviews were he was heard, protesting against Rajini’s reference in the interviews. He had always wished that Rajini’s name would be a passing reference probably in the end of the interview.

With this kind of the pride still fresh in the memory of fans, it is not most the pleasantest of experience seeing Dhanush imitate Super Star.

The ambition of Dhanush eyeing for the Super Star’s market share is understandable.

With Dhanush’s capability and pride, as a ardent fan, it is sad to see somebody like Dhanush loose individuality. Where is the intelligence of choosing author backed scripts gone.?

To Tamil Nadu’s credit, a land where heroes are worshipped, Are we not seeing that the hero and the Star is slowly dying?

We have a truck loads of film makers and technicians, ruling Tamil Cinema. There is a sgiinificant cultural shift. Something we should be proud.

Wake Up Dhanush!!!

Earn it Dhanush!!!