Viduthalai

Viduthalai Part 1 is directed by Vetrimaaran and is a riveting cop drama set on the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border. Soori has delivered a stellar performance, ...

The main highlight of this film is Soori, as he has delivered a stellar performance as Kumaresan. He joins the E company as a jeep driver and his duty is to deliver food to all the police who are based in the checkposts in the forest. The beauty of the film lies in these layers and there are some scenes that flow so naturally that you realize its importance, like the actor on screen, much later. It is a completely different story in a different setting. Do the police catch Perumal and his men? A police camp, headed by Ragavendar (Chethan), has been established there in order to catch the key leaders of a terrorist outfit called Makkal Padai (People's Army) headed by someone named Vaathiar aka Perumal (Vijay Sethupathi).

The department launches "Ghost Hunt," an operation to capture Vaathiyaar (Vijay Sethupathi), the leader of the activist group, and impede their progress. While ...

must watch, there might be a slight documentary feel in some scenes, but in the end, if you are a cinema lover or a fan of Director Vetrimaaran's films you'll definitely fall in love with this film. It stays true to Vetri Maaran's style and artistry, making audiences eager for the sequel. While there are occasional technical flaws, they are forgivable given the film's scale and the terrain it was shot in. While there are instances of police brutality, Vetri Maaran's portrayal is neutral, showcasing both sides of the issue. Vetri Maaran, known for his compelling writing and staging, delivers another engrossing narrative with Viduthalai Part 1. Caught in the crossfire, Kumeresan has no choice but to pursue Vaathiyaar to save numerous lives.

Vetrimaaran's much-awaited movie Viduthalai Part 1 was released on Friday. It features Soori, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vijay Sethupathi, Chetan and Bhavani ...

A filmmaker whose films (in the past) glorified cop killings now plays a cop in a film that exposes police brutality in the most hard-hitting fashion. Apart from throwing the spotlight on police brutality, the story also discusses the state of politics in Tamil Nadu in the 1990s. Cut to next shot, we see a bus being frisked at a check post and the police shoot down two men (for carrying weapons) in cold blood when they try to flee the scene. Viduthalai questions the ethics behind police brutality in the most uncomfortable, unflinching fashion. The film, which is definitely not for the faint-hearted, is an elaborate, detailed exploration of abuse of power and it dives deep into the psyche of a man, an honest police constable, who is torn between his job and seeking the truth. [Vijay Sethupathi](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/vijay-sethupathi/page-6)), the leader of the local separatist group called Makkal Padai (People’s Army).

Soori has completely justified Vetrimaaran's immense faith in him, not only with his dedication but his talent too. , Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz Tamil ...

The romance between Soori and Bhavani Sre is integral to the narration and serves as the anchor for the former to the lengths that he goes to capture Vaathiyaar. Similarly Thamizh who is the co-director of this film already dealt with the plight of the constable in 'Taanaakaran'. Vetrimaaran has once again impressed with his vision, authenticity, intensity, balanced politics and the handwork in the making. The couple of romance songs only elongate the length of the film. At the same time his lens also get close enough to register the inner turmoil of the protagonist through his eyes. It is all Makkal Selvan in the few glimpses we get of 'Viduthalai 2' at the end and the crowd cant stop cheering for this rare actor who is a true boon to filmmakers of substance like no other. Chethan as the sadistic cop and the rest of the cast have performed neatly. What works best in 'Viduthalai 1' is the intensity and detailing that goes into every scene. Right from his loving voiceover explaining the happenings to his mother through letters to falling in love with Bhavani Sre to suffering humiliation at the hands of the cops he moves the audience with his emoting. 'Viduthalai' set in 1987 begins with Kumaresan (Soori) a fresh recruit police constable arriving at his base camp which is situated in a dangerous forest area. Vetrimaaran is one of the few filmmakers from the South who has maintained his cent percent hit rate critically as well as commercially for more than a decade and a half. Whether this intense socio political action thriller satisfy his fans only or cause his intended debate in the society remains to be seen.

10 key highlights from an early show of Vetri Maaran's hard hitting drama co-starring Vijay Sethupathi.

This feeling of true and unnerving discomfort is never quite delivered again by the film, which sprints through much of its screenplay. Ilaiyaraaja’s comforting music is an interesting choice that offsets the film’s grit and spirit. The film rushes through most of its scenes through fast cuts, never letting us breathe or internalise an atrocity, before which another one is thrown at us to chew on. Vijay Sethupathi makes a special appearance as Vaathiyar aka Perumal, the leader of the insurgent outfit, the history of which is conveyed through a taut animated sequence, diegetic radio sounds and political speeches. “Aren’t we here to serve and help the people,” he recurrently asks even when he is often reminded of his place (“Naamala varumai naala policekaaranga aanom: Poverty drove us to become cops,” an officer tells him). With Viduthalai Part 1, Vetri Maaran is back on familiar turf, placing a piercing human drama in the middle of a powerful struggle against systemic oppression.

The film's casting — with Soori as the protagonist and Vijay Sethupathi in a pivotal role — has already created enough buzz with fans, who are waiting to ...

Viduthala review: Vetrimaaran is back with another film about police brutality that is heart-wrenching and might be a hard watch if you prefer your safety ...

Everyone is a cog in the wheel of this giant institution that spins only to wield power. He is also adamant when it comes to what is right and wrong. Viduthalai is set in the 80s in a fictional village on a forested hill. A poster on the bridge claims that it was done by Makkal Padai (People’s Army), a militant outfit that is headed by a faceless man named Perumal aka Vaathiyaar (teacher). All this gore is to evoke a sense of anger towards the perpetrators, who bombed the bridge killing these innocent people. Then again, in an industry where violence has become synonymous with heroism, Vetri is one of the few filmmakers who depict violence as it should be.