The Tamil flick, Papanasam, released in South Africa on Friday. Oneindia.in’s AVINASH GOPINATH gives a run-down of why this movie is a must-see
Kamal Hassan’s Papanasam promises to be a treat to all Kamal fans who would rather enjoy a realistic movie than the usual masala entertainer of Indian cinema.
Being the official remake of Mohanlal’s Dhrishyam, Papanasam has raised expectations among fans and critics alike, not to mention a plain, simple movie lover. While fans would be eager to watch the master perform on the silver screen for the second time in the year (Uttama Villain released earlier this year), critics wait in anticipation to compare the original film with Papanasam as both Mohanlal and Haasan are known for their perfection.
It is also a comeback of sorts for Kalabhavan Mani in Tamil cinema as the last few movies he has done in Kollywood have gone unnoticed. His last noticeable performance came through Enthiran, way back in 2010.
Papanasam has a strong technical crew as well. While the camera has been handled by Sujith Vaassudev, Ghibran has taken care of the musical bit and Ayoob Khan has done all the trimming work at the editing table.
Jeethu Joseph’s Debut In Tamil: Jeethu is a respected director in Malayalam cinema responsible for dishing out the highest grossing film ever in Mollywood – Dhrishyam. If he continues to direct more films in Kollywood, Tamil cinema could well use his services to the fullest.
Impressive Cast and Crew: Apart from Jeyamohan’s dialogues and an impressive technical crew, the film has an admirable cast of supporting artists; MS Bhaskar, Delhi Ganesh, Charle and Asha Sarath to name a few.
Family Drama: It’s been a while since Tamil cinema has fabricated a quality family drama and Papanasam could be the answer we are looking for. Family drama will also ensure family audiences making their way into cinema halls across the world which would be a healthy sign.
Tried And Tested Script: The movie has been remade in Telugu, Hindi and Kannada which suggests that Papanasam would not disappoint, especially to those who haven’t watched the film in any of those languages. It also promises a unique experience to Tamil audiences.
Gautami’s Comeback: Gautami is making a comeback after a long hiatus and one feels she couldn’t have chosen a better script for a winning comeback, just like what Jyothika did through the remake of How Old Are You.
Kamal Haasan: Without any doubt, the most prominent reason to watch this film on the big screen is Kamal Haasan himself. The genius actor is back in business and he demands the attention of each and every moviegoer. – Oneindia.in