Ka Pae Ranasingam Review: In one line, the movie is Vijay Sethupathy all the way. He continues to ride the road to success back to back. Aishwarya Rajesh’s also gives brilliant performance teaming up with (Virumandi) Vijay Sethupathi gracing the screen quite beautifully.
Inspired from true events, this story leaves a strong impact; however, it does get dreary in the process and is needlessly long-drawn. By the time the film reaches the end and makes its point, as much as you want to laud the intent, you’re equally glad it’s over. The length is a major downer in what’s otherwise an important film.
Ka Pae Ranasingam Review : A great story, and a terrific chemistry between Aishwarya Rajesh and Vijay Sethupathy makes the movie a treat to watch
The story takes place in a small village in Ramanathapuram. Aishwarya plays Ariyanachi, who is married to Ranasingam (Vijay Sethupathi), a local activist whose word is worshipped by the people of his village. We see glimpses of Ranasingam’s life as an activist in flashback sequences.
All is well until Ranasingam’s family is informed that he is killed in a local riot in UAE and the news leaves Ariyanachi absolutely devastated. When the family is denied the right to receive the body and the process is needlessly delayed, Ariyanachi goes the extra mile to fight for her husband’s body to be brought back.
What’s likeable about Ka Pae Ranasingam, despite its inconsistent tonal issues, is that it focuses on the loss of the family and on Ariyanachi’s quest to get back her husband’s body. It’s a social drama that gives more importance to the issue and how it affects the key characters and doesn’t waste time in blaming those in power, at least not directly. It lets us empathize with Ariyanachi’s plight and gets you invested in her journey as she fights for justice.
Even though Vijay Sethupathi gets an extended cameo, it’s Aishwarya Rajesh who shoulders the film and it’s her show right till the end. Among her contemporaries, Aishwarya is someone who is more comfortable in more rural characters.
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This political drama doesn’t focus on the drama that plays out in the corridors of power. But, it unravels the everyday struggle of common people, whose cry for help never reaches those in power. If you so desire to get your government’s attention then be ready to make a grand public spectacle that has the potential to dominate the air time of news channels.
Of course, the real issues of the country will be overshadowed by the coverage of the sudden death of a celebrity. The film draws a parallel between how the death of actor Sridevi captured the imagination of the public over countless other tragedies. And Virumandi gets almost everything right with his political, social, environmental and economical observations that mirror the reality of today.
Virumandi creates an engrossing ambience that gives you a sense of having lived through the struggles of Ramanathapuram natives. And it is heart-wrenching to imagine such an incident took place in actuality.
As someone who can speak the language fluently and is familiar with the milieu in which the story is set, she plays her part as earnestly as possible. It’s a treat to watch her play Ariyanachi as she gets pretty much everything about the character on point. Among the supporting cast, Bhavani Sre as Vijay Sethupathi’s sister makes a strong impact.
Aishwarya Rajesh is a revelation. She displays hopelessness, powerlessness, vulnerability, grit and determination with ease and impressive conviction. Vijay Sethupathi, as usual, brings charm to his turn as a well-read and emotionally well-balanced youth leader.
Ka Pae Ranasingam, which deals with a sensitive topic about farmers, took the OTT route as theatres remain closed in the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The film has been receiving positive reviews from the audience and critics alike.
It is movie you can’t miss. Brilliant performances by all the star cast.