Taramani

My first tamil movie, and that in itself was a nice experience. I so love the language.

I'd split the movie into two....the first half was nicely put together. An independent, free spirited and bold woman, Diya, who can so stand up for herself, in relationship with Prabhu, a nice but possessive guy ....each so different from the other....and the story of how they each discover themselves.

The second half seemed an effort to show up societal flaws ....just that it picked way too many, and in process scattered the plot thin. 

One that deserves mention was the handling of a gay relationship, which was done with sensitivity and care, and deserves a kudos.

A core character was also Chennai, with the urbanized culture, the hub dub of a busy metro and the ethereal beauty of it's beaches.... the characterization of the place was so well used.

The city and it's landscapes was beautifully brought out through some stunning cinematography, especially so as the story plays out from a pent house of a high rise, and from a little suburb station, Taramani.  Lovely music....haunting and melodious. 

Overall, very new age and must give credit to Ram, the director for the effort to show that mirror on society and it's very many anomalies, in the backdrop of a complex love story.