Kayal is a feel good movie I
watched, as a night show, from the usual drive-in theatre here and I enjoyed it
quite heartfelt and moved at the same time.
Though the Tamil film is development on the background of 2004 Indian
Ocean Tsunami, the heart goes with the characterization – in a natural
tendency, expression and attitude that drive towards admiration. All new/less
known faces adds fresh coat to the scenario (that takes on a brief journey from
Kashmir to Kanyakumari) and gives a distinct feel related to the local
realities.
The most
pleasant thing to say about this film, which has pleased me even before its
release, was the songs and music. D.Imman’s composition was such a backbone to
this film that featured a straightforward love story, simultaneously stroke the
hearts strings causing pain and pleasure. Kayal (representing the title) is an
orphan girl grows in a big family and guardian in her grandmother, encounters
love when she meets Aaron, a traveller who proposes love confronting the big
family, who caught him, along his friend Socrates, mistakenly for helping a runaway
couple.
Aaron, along
his companion Socrates lives a life travelling almost six months a year and
works for the rest to spend their next half-dozen on travelling. Coming across India, they head to Kanyakumari
– almost their last destination of the country – while seeking a bright light
which Aaron believes his destiny, finds out that the light is nothing but Kayal. Feeling the love deep
within, piercing the heart, the unrest Kayal leaves the house in instinct
reaching Aaron while he’s on the same path, meets with great destruction but
yet happy ending.
Epicentre
with earthquake and tsunami, the film embark on a trail towards ending with
anticipation. But what fascinates me lot was the lifestyle of the friends and
love affair which incline some positive vibes, intertwine by realistic comedy
produces a whole entertainment flick. The love expressed by Aaron (Chandran)
and Kayal (Anandhi) through their eyes were powerful than the words conveyed. Anandhi
has an expressive face, whether its pain or happiness receives to be real and
natural. The mole beneath her lips was a notable aspect that adds beauty to her
already exist face.
Directed by
Prabhu Solomen, Kayal communicates the emotion of love and nature side-by-side...
unlike his early films (Mynaa and Kumki) the director, even though he decided
to send tidal waves, concluded without letting down. The tsunami related scenes
were partially graphics and couldn’t provoke anymore, as it isn’t anything
different from Hollywood movies, also reminds titanic when the companions run
thought the railway station carrying a sack just like Jack and his friend
embark the ship. The man floating on a piece of wood plank is also subject to
same.
The film
locations were one of the worth checking and most of the scenes captured in and
around Kanyakumari sent me nostalgic with memories. Amazing to note the
director has also shot a scene at the living bridges in Cherrapunji, along many
unknown places were impressive. The camera work was fabulous and captured great
light moments! Overall, Kayal was admirable.
9 comments:
Did I hear a Drive-in theatre? I have only seen this in American movies but we don't have this in my country. That sounds interesting indeed.
I bet this movie you watched will come to my country soon as we have many Indian movies showing always. They are always action packed!
i agree - neat that you have drive-ins there. so few are still operating in the US. :)
Good review Jeevan
..i will watch this
Some reviewers say that the film is more about good visuals and music, than good story. But having liked Kumki, I might like this one too, but I wish this was not a love story. Planning to watch it later, not immediately.
Destination Infinity
DI - Absolutely! The film is not only about Love... but you will love it indeed. Do watch it, let me know what you felt. I recommend theater watching
Sounds like a good film!
Jeevan,Looks like you're a movie buff.Interesting,that you've a drive in theater for watching films. Way to go!
Sounds like a movie I would love to watch, brilliant review. Wish you and your family a very happy new year! :)
I may not see the movie, but I am glad got to read your version. :)
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