It
wouldn't be an understatement to say that director Samudirakani and
Sasikumar always come together to render meaningful movies. This time
too the duo has come up with a similar attempt.
Porali
is more a parallel cinema within the commercial ambit. It has romance,
comedy and action in the right mix but laced with a strong message with
events resembling reality.
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Porali
is different from what we get to see regularly on screen. Advocating a
strong cause, the film has its own moments which make the audience to
enjoy and think. While the first half is free-flowing with quick
unfolding of events, the second dwells on a serious issue. In a nutshell
Samuthirakani drives home the point that it's better to die a warrior
than live as an escapist from all our problems in our daily lives.
Sasikumar is the pivot around whom the whole story unfolds. Nallavan (Naresh) and Kumaran (Sasikumar) come to Chennai with a mission to eke out a decent livelihood. They seek shelter in Pulikutty's (Kanja Karuppu) house. The place has many families living in the same compound and the film narrates their lives in a colourful manner. Both Kumaran and Nallavan win the admiration of one and all with their pleasant manners and desire to help others in distress. There is Bharathy (Swathi), a group dancer in films, who lives in the same place. She falls for Kumaran's good ways. When all is well in their lives comes a twist in the form of a group of men who come to the place. They spill the beans about Kumaran's past that shocks one and all. The latter part is all about Kumaran's past and what forced him to come to the city and how he overcomes the situations. Sasikumar is impressive and plays his part to perfection. Naresh is fresh and fits the role well. Unlike Subramaniapuram, Swathi plays a city-bred girl appearing in trendy costumes. Kanja Karuppu has a meaty role to do while Soori hogs all limelight playing Sasikumar's buddie in the movie. There may be some shortcomings like lengthy narration and cliched climax, but Porali is worth a watch. |