Papanasam

A realistic, simple and beautiful movie shot at heart-warming locales with a flawless script and capable actors. When there is eternal sunshine on a spotless script, Papanasam happens. (Name of the movie reproduced). Without comparison to the original. This Tamil movie scores on its own right.

It is the story of how a simple man’s family is affected by the entry of an unwanted stranger into the fold. The stranger has an influential and loving family that is at odds with the simpletons. It’s an edge of your seat thriller that excels with its sophisticated simplicity and marvellous storytelling. Kamal plays a cable operator with a Tirunelveli Tamil accent (aided by Subtitles). He gains all his wisdom from hours of movie watching and television away from his loving home. On one fine day when he returns home all his wisdom would come to his help to dispose the unwanted stranger to never ever land. How the story ensues after the stranger is done away with holds the key to the plot. How the Cable guy uses his acquired wisdom to wriggle out of the net cast by the policemen is depicted with reality, believability and meticulous script work. For once Kamal is not highly intellectual in his work nor is his ability to bring sophistication to simplicity showcased. Yet he doesn’t lose the chance of trying out Tirunelveli Tamil and the complicating scenes of finger fracturing ill-treatment.This kind of a simple role should’ve been what his fans would’ve cried out for after the metaphysical experience they would’ve had in Anbe Shivam.

Kamal as a Cable Guy and the marvelous escape artiste is appreciable.

Gauthami Tadimalla as the wife cant lose her accent but has underplayed the role to an extant.

The Newbie daughter on whom an evil eye has been cast plays the role well.

Kalabhavan Mani sizzles in his role as a corrupt police officer.

The Lady Inspector General with Mallu accent has slight niggles in dubbing but has done well.  

 Though the original with Mohanlal and his natural gift was superior solely because of seamless performances and flawless casting. Papanasam turns out to be a good cinematic experience . Blessed are those who haven’t had the Drishyam of Drishyam.  For they can originally appreciate this movie and the performances without the curse of having seen the marvel of Lal.   In my inability lies my answer to the deserved appreciation of this remake of Drishyam.

Watch it for it "may" turn out to be the best Tamil movie of  Year. 

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