It all started with Kangal Irandal! Hope Subramaniapuram has a cult following.

Still from the movie Subramaniapuram.

Subramaniapuram (2008) is a classic movie set in the 1980’s in the backdrop of Madurai. Hence, the costume designer has also done well to render the cast the flick of 80’s. The five unemployed friends coming from low-income class families get together and portray that life is easy-going, care free and proves the essence of friendship.  The camera movement in the beginning is a bit disturbing but then the rest of the movie overshadows such petty errors. The movie is well – paced with the love quotient on one side and the friendship on the other. The moment when I actually smiled was when the girl in the movie for the very first time called the boy for a brief personal talk; He hesitated first even when he was crazy about that her since childhood. The girl said nothing much but opened her heart for him. And I could just come up with awwwww. Then Kadha Irandal happens…The much awaited song which actually led me to watch this movie. What a beauty of a song with its lyrics and the mesmerizing flute adds to it!  🙂

 

But only power and money can make things happen, and love creates weaknesses. This simple notion is well depicted in the movie. The friends are led astray to the world of crime and hatred in search of their true fate. And thus, the movie runs in this viscous circle. I guess the “survival of the fittest” was used to culminate the viewers with the essential idea of this movie. The climax arose a much tragic scenario. The race for power and fame puts an end to their friendship. Granted that there is not much of a thriller story here but it is the slick way the film unfolds that keeps you riveted to your seats. This movie is an exceptional one in terms of its direction and lyrics. It sometimes lifts you up with love and friends worth lifetime and takes you down to realize the stark realities of one’s life. This maybe an above-average movie but you’ll like this youth flick for sure. The music deserves a special mention for sure. Thanks Sahiba!  😀