Don't guess that all the 4 shorts are tragedy based on the title and promotions. Vignesh Shivn's short is entertaining and has humor though it covers LGBT. GVMs part has his trademark voice over though I felt someone else could have played the father. Sudha Kongara's short set in the 80s captures brilliantly the love and hate relationship. But, the impactful one is Vetrimaran's last short with brilliant cinematography and Prakash Raj's signature acting. It covers what the whole family has to go through because of the lead lady Sai Pallavi. This anthology is definitely better than the other ones available in Netflix India!!
109 Reviews
Paava kathaigal explores why the regular is right and the different is sinful in tamilnadu
shyamprasad-5493618 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
First story directed by Sudha kongara,the story happens in 90s Coimbatore taka about transgender men love shown by humidity is good and the other storys followed showed the different people in tamil society faceses with honours killings is good. It's is a good anthology to watch
Intense, dark, and disturbing. One of the better anthologies in recent memory! [+71%]
arungeorge1319 December 2020
Some films leave a mark for their warmth and positivity. Some do because they make you feel terrible. Paava Kadhaigal is a film in the latter category where the purpose of each filmmaker (it's an anthology of four stories) is to evoke a sense of dread, disgust, and sadness, and they succeed in making us feel so. Honour-killing is the central thread that runs through each of the segments, but the directors add various nuances to their respective lead characters (apart from their distinct film-making styles i.e.) rendering them all unique and memorable. Family isn't the safest place for the leading ladies in Paava Kadhaigal, especially when they've decided to swim against the flow. Does that count as "sin"?
Thangam: An excellent show by Kalidas Jayaram (playing a transgender) drives this segment. This is an actor I've grown up seeing perform miraculously as a child artist but never got to shine as an adult. In Thangam, he gets his due. Shades of that original brilliance were felt in his character Sathaar, who is detested by nearly everyone in the village except for a best friend (played by Shantanu). Apart from the honour-killing aspect, it also tackles gender and religious issues without overcooking them. It does get a little dramatic towards the end, but as in Sudha Kongara's Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru, the despair is wholly felt.
Love Panna Uttranum: A dark comedy segment with a few Vignesh Shivan™ flourishes, this one keeps things unpredictable. It may be the weirdest of the lot, but it also made me laugh (the dwarf who played the main thug is splendid!) and feel perturbed at the same time. It's likely to be viewed as weak when compared to the plot strength of the rest of the segments, but at least Vignesh was sure of what he wanted to portray. The dialogues are inventive and the quirky camerawork supplements the tone of the segment well.
Vaanmagal: A Gautham Menon film is usually one where family represents the safest zone for anyone. In this segment, he tries to subvert the idea, especially with a strong showing from himself (he's doing just fine as an actor) and Simran. Yet, it didn't strike me as a "believable" notion, especially knowing Menon and his familial signatures. There's a musical interlude, but thankfully no voiceover narration. It gets blood-soaked towards the end and comes packed with a twist that toys with our perception - one that didn't have the same level of impact as the other episodes.
Oor Iravu: As far as the theme of honour-killing goes, this one is the most "conventional". And that is if you conveniently forget the massive spoiler that was shown at the beginning of Vaanmagal. Vetrimaaran's powerful storytelling and choice of frames are worthy of many a discussion. He ignores the musical interludes of the previous segments, uses musical score minimally, and plays with two timelines effectively. This is also where the agony (associated with honour-killing) is showcased in chilling detail. Prakash Raj and Sai Pallavi are both brilliant here.
In totality, Paava Kadhaigal is one of the stronger anthologies to have come out in 2020. It is dark and disturbing for sure but in the hands of these talented filmmakers, the quality of work is solid.
Thangam: An excellent show by Kalidas Jayaram (playing a transgender) drives this segment. This is an actor I've grown up seeing perform miraculously as a child artist but never got to shine as an adult. In Thangam, he gets his due. Shades of that original brilliance were felt in his character Sathaar, who is detested by nearly everyone in the village except for a best friend (played by Shantanu). Apart from the honour-killing aspect, it also tackles gender and religious issues without overcooking them. It does get a little dramatic towards the end, but as in Sudha Kongara's Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru, the despair is wholly felt.
Love Panna Uttranum: A dark comedy segment with a few Vignesh Shivan™ flourishes, this one keeps things unpredictable. It may be the weirdest of the lot, but it also made me laugh (the dwarf who played the main thug is splendid!) and feel perturbed at the same time. It's likely to be viewed as weak when compared to the plot strength of the rest of the segments, but at least Vignesh was sure of what he wanted to portray. The dialogues are inventive and the quirky camerawork supplements the tone of the segment well.
Vaanmagal: A Gautham Menon film is usually one where family represents the safest zone for anyone. In this segment, he tries to subvert the idea, especially with a strong showing from himself (he's doing just fine as an actor) and Simran. Yet, it didn't strike me as a "believable" notion, especially knowing Menon and his familial signatures. There's a musical interlude, but thankfully no voiceover narration. It gets blood-soaked towards the end and comes packed with a twist that toys with our perception - one that didn't have the same level of impact as the other episodes.
Oor Iravu: As far as the theme of honour-killing goes, this one is the most "conventional". And that is if you conveniently forget the massive spoiler that was shown at the beginning of Vaanmagal. Vetrimaaran's powerful storytelling and choice of frames are worthy of many a discussion. He ignores the musical interludes of the previous segments, uses musical score minimally, and plays with two timelines effectively. This is also where the agony (associated with honour-killing) is showcased in chilling detail. Prakash Raj and Sai Pallavi are both brilliant here.
In totality, Paava Kadhaigal is one of the stronger anthologies to have come out in 2020. It is dark and disturbing for sure but in the hands of these talented filmmakers, the quality of work is solid.
Movie is the Reality
amitkowe-2598318 December 2020
A rivetting reflection of a society that chooses to suffer its fallacies
rrprasannakumar19 December 2020
It's been a while since I have seen something as riveting as this from the Tamil movie industry, it takes a lot of heart to make such movies to compensate for all the ills the rest of us choose to ignore just because they are uncomfortable truths, truths that don't fit into the scheme of things that was labelled for us by the past to believe in, as our culture, as our tradition and our way of life. Life is all about the future that you may or may not experience. Every breath you take , every effort that you put in is with the hope that an experience that you have always been seeking awaits you in the end, and that experience would be meaningless if your efforts are burdened with the faults of the past, coming face to face with efforts such as these, efforts that seek your attention towards the present human condition is what will help you experience the future in the way a thinking human being with a lot of heart is meant to.. i appreciate the effort that has gone into making these 4 shorts ...
Heart wrenching
riddicksilent-2817518 December 2020
Another win for Netflix India after Ludo.
jeetdutta-1658619 December 2020
A fantastic anthology from Tamil industry. Sudha kongara, Gautham Menon and Vetrimaran rocked! The 2nd director I don't remember his name, his story was funny and somewhat good.
People who gonna watch dubbed version, watch it in og language coz Kalidas, Sai pallavi, Prakash raj, Simran did a marvelous job which you'll miss in dubbed versions.
7.4/10
3 fabulous stories and a rotten apple
Sennara19 December 2020
This collection of 4 short films has 3 stories that are of very good quality. The one directed by Vignesh Shivan on the other hand is a stench rotten apple. Simply avoid that one and it's a fabulous collection of works.
Emotional roller coaster.
janem-2972219 December 2020
An Excellent Anthology! No second thoughts.
Dr_Manoputhran19 December 2020
How Vetrimaaran stands above all.
Azanspy19 December 2020
Watching this will make understand why Vetrimaaran is one of the best director in Indian cinema. None of the other episodes made as impact as his episode. The quality his episode provided with respect of other episodes was huge. All the performances were great. 1st episode by Sudha Kongara was okay with a great performance by Kalidas Jayaram. 2nd episode sucked and I didn't like the performances too. 3rd episode by GVM was also disappointing. Then comes the master Vetrimaaran with his heartbreaking final episode which will steal our heart.
Silly, silly, silly!
qui_j24 December 2020
Streaming platforms allow young directors and writers, globally, to come up with fresh new ideas and interesting films that meet the expectations of a global audience. This series meets none of those expectations and should have ended up a rubbish heap somewhere....maybe you tube!
SPEECHLESS💥💯
ahamedmn18 December 2020
If you have a strong heart please watch it.
The 4 films was hard hitting especially Thangam and Or iravu was so hard hitting. The detailing on this films that are shown well executed. 2nd film was little bit hard but predictable but on the end 'TWIST'.
A Wholesome Emotional Package and a Strong Message on 4 films. Must Watch.
This anthology is bound to leave you scarred. It's a hard to watch film, but a compelling one nevertheless.
Perspicuity116 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
These days disclaimers and warnings are a common feature in movies, perhaps 'Paava Kadhaigal' should have also added a warning at the beginning of the film, saying that 'you might not enjoy the next few films you watch, specially anthologies, because we are going to set the bar really high'. These kind of films are not everyone's cup of tea because they don't make for an easy watch, but some of these films are so powerful that you end up wondering, as to why can't all movies be this good. Paava Kadhaigal is one such film. This film holds a mirror to the society and fearlessly calls out the hypocrisy and shallow nature of its evil practices that are considered more precious than even human lives.
1. THANGAM Director - Sudha Kongara Starring - Kalidas Jayaram, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, Bhavani Sre
Thangam is the story of a transgender, his unrequited love and the tragedy that befalls him. The screenplay is interspersed with small moments of love and happiness, which not only help you get attached to the lead character but also allow the viewers some breathing space in an otherwise difficult to watch. Kalidas Jayaram, playing the role of Sathaar, the protagonist of the film, has completely immersed himself into the role, making you feel every single emotion that he undergoes in the movie. Kalidas is just outstanding in the film. Music is another highlight of the film, with the title song being extremely melodious and enjoyable. The movie is extremely sad, but kudos to director Sudha Kongara for taking the bold step of showing us all a story, that all of us know is real but most of us don't want to acknowledge it's existence.
2. LOVE PANNA UTTRANUM Director - Vignesh Shivan Starring - Anjali, Kalki Koechlin
Patriarchy, caste system, honour killing and homophobia are the social issues touched upon by this short film. This is the only story, the tone of which is not entirely serious. While watching the film, I was anxiously waiting for some kind of tragedy to take place, after all that's what I had signed up for, but what I didn't expect was the amount of humour this story had. All actors involved in this film have done a pretty good job, but Jaffer Sadiq deserves a special mention for his sinister as well as hilarious portrayal of Narikutty. The only thing that felt odd in the storyline was the twist it offered towards the end. In my opinion, it was completely unnecessary and made no sense at all. Considering the subject this film had picked up, I never thought I would say this, but the truth is that this short film was quite enjoyable to watch.
3. VAANMAGAL Director - Gautham Vasudev Menon Starring - Simran, Gautam Vasudev Menon
There are quite a few scenes in this film that are capable of giving major anxiety to it's viewers. This is the story of a family that follows all the religious traditions and rituals, perhaps due to the pressure of their relatives and society in general, but deep within have moved on from them and never stop their children from having big dreams and aiming for the sky, a place from where all the senseless beliefs that the world religiously adheres to, become completely insignificant. This movie shows how problematic our belief system is, how much unnecessary relevance we have given to them and how easily they control our life and the actions we take. But this film also tells us, that ultimately it's in our hand to make the right decision, and its very easy to free ourselves from the clutches of customs and traditions that are purely evil. All you have to do is think about what's more precious to you, the love of your family, the moments of happiness that you share with your dear ones, the smiling faces of your children, or the senseless beliefs that want you to fill your heart with hatred and bow down to the demands of the society that finds pleasure in the miseries suffered by your loved ones. It's an easy choice to make, if you think about it. Think, don't follow blindly. Brilliantly acted by Simran, Gautam Vasudev Menon and Adithya Bhaskar. Probably the only flaw of this short film is that it spoils the story of 'Oor Iravu' in one of its scenes. Thankfully I didn't pay attention to the subtitles in that particular scene.
4. OOR IRAVU Director - Vetrimaaran Starring - Prakash Raj, Sai Pallavi
Generally speaking, one thing that is truly commendable in some South Indian movies and 'Oor Iravu' specifically, is that the performances of actors is just too real. The way Sai Pallavi talks with her family, the way she shows affection towards her brother and sisters is so endearing, one can't help but wonder that it's not a movie anymore, we are witnessing reality, a story that is probably unfolding in a house near us. Sai Pallavi and Prakash Raj are absolutely outstanding in the film. In the other three films of this anthology, either the tragedy doesn't take place or happens off-screen, but in 'Oor Iravu' we get to see how a man turns into a monster when he allows religion and traditions to take control of his life. The movie shows two different worlds, one where everything is white and clean, and the other which is still dark. One representing a society that has moved on from the clutches of religious hypocrisy, superstitions and senseless beliefs, while the other represents a society that hasn't and is still living in darkness. The climax of 'Oor Iravu' is extremely gut wrenching and is bound to shake one's conscience. I did not expect to see such a graphic depiction of the evil act committed by the father. It feels like director Vetrimaaran wanted the audience to feel uncomfortable and suffocated, and he has truly succeeded in doing that. Oor Iravu is the most powerful film of this anthology, with performances that are nothing less than a masterclass in acting.
This anthology is not about the beautiful ice capped mountains or the dazzling colourful clothes, it's about the ugliness that resides within our society and within ourselves. This anthology is bound to leave you scarred. It's a hard to watch film, but a compelling one nevertheless.
1. THANGAM Director - Sudha Kongara Starring - Kalidas Jayaram, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, Bhavani Sre
Thangam is the story of a transgender, his unrequited love and the tragedy that befalls him. The screenplay is interspersed with small moments of love and happiness, which not only help you get attached to the lead character but also allow the viewers some breathing space in an otherwise difficult to watch. Kalidas Jayaram, playing the role of Sathaar, the protagonist of the film, has completely immersed himself into the role, making you feel every single emotion that he undergoes in the movie. Kalidas is just outstanding in the film. Music is another highlight of the film, with the title song being extremely melodious and enjoyable. The movie is extremely sad, but kudos to director Sudha Kongara for taking the bold step of showing us all a story, that all of us know is real but most of us don't want to acknowledge it's existence.
2. LOVE PANNA UTTRANUM Director - Vignesh Shivan Starring - Anjali, Kalki Koechlin
Patriarchy, caste system, honour killing and homophobia are the social issues touched upon by this short film. This is the only story, the tone of which is not entirely serious. While watching the film, I was anxiously waiting for some kind of tragedy to take place, after all that's what I had signed up for, but what I didn't expect was the amount of humour this story had. All actors involved in this film have done a pretty good job, but Jaffer Sadiq deserves a special mention for his sinister as well as hilarious portrayal of Narikutty. The only thing that felt odd in the storyline was the twist it offered towards the end. In my opinion, it was completely unnecessary and made no sense at all. Considering the subject this film had picked up, I never thought I would say this, but the truth is that this short film was quite enjoyable to watch.
3. VAANMAGAL Director - Gautham Vasudev Menon Starring - Simran, Gautam Vasudev Menon
There are quite a few scenes in this film that are capable of giving major anxiety to it's viewers. This is the story of a family that follows all the religious traditions and rituals, perhaps due to the pressure of their relatives and society in general, but deep within have moved on from them and never stop their children from having big dreams and aiming for the sky, a place from where all the senseless beliefs that the world religiously adheres to, become completely insignificant. This movie shows how problematic our belief system is, how much unnecessary relevance we have given to them and how easily they control our life and the actions we take. But this film also tells us, that ultimately it's in our hand to make the right decision, and its very easy to free ourselves from the clutches of customs and traditions that are purely evil. All you have to do is think about what's more precious to you, the love of your family, the moments of happiness that you share with your dear ones, the smiling faces of your children, or the senseless beliefs that want you to fill your heart with hatred and bow down to the demands of the society that finds pleasure in the miseries suffered by your loved ones. It's an easy choice to make, if you think about it. Think, don't follow blindly. Brilliantly acted by Simran, Gautam Vasudev Menon and Adithya Bhaskar. Probably the only flaw of this short film is that it spoils the story of 'Oor Iravu' in one of its scenes. Thankfully I didn't pay attention to the subtitles in that particular scene.
4. OOR IRAVU Director - Vetrimaaran Starring - Prakash Raj, Sai Pallavi
Generally speaking, one thing that is truly commendable in some South Indian movies and 'Oor Iravu' specifically, is that the performances of actors is just too real. The way Sai Pallavi talks with her family, the way she shows affection towards her brother and sisters is so endearing, one can't help but wonder that it's not a movie anymore, we are witnessing reality, a story that is probably unfolding in a house near us. Sai Pallavi and Prakash Raj are absolutely outstanding in the film. In the other three films of this anthology, either the tragedy doesn't take place or happens off-screen, but in 'Oor Iravu' we get to see how a man turns into a monster when he allows religion and traditions to take control of his life. The movie shows two different worlds, one where everything is white and clean, and the other which is still dark. One representing a society that has moved on from the clutches of religious hypocrisy, superstitions and senseless beliefs, while the other represents a society that hasn't and is still living in darkness. The climax of 'Oor Iravu' is extremely gut wrenching and is bound to shake one's conscience. I did not expect to see such a graphic depiction of the evil act committed by the father. It feels like director Vetrimaaran wanted the audience to feel uncomfortable and suffocated, and he has truly succeeded in doing that. Oor Iravu is the most powerful film of this anthology, with performances that are nothing less than a masterclass in acting.
This anthology is not about the beautiful ice capped mountains or the dazzling colourful clothes, it's about the ugliness that resides within our society and within ourselves. This anthology is bound to leave you scarred. It's a hard to watch film, but a compelling one nevertheless.
As close to reality as it can get
VeekeyBharti19 December 2020
It is as close to the reality as it could. Be it Sathaar's one-way crush/love, Aadh n Jothi's typical twin fights, Mathi's dilemma of being ostracized and Raj's egoistic honor
Coming to story line, Thangam is pure love. Love Panna is fun revenge. Vaanmagal slightly disturbing. Oor Iravu is absolute honor killing.
Overall, it depicts the women (trans) of India, there are people for them but still they are fighting their own battles. There are few concerned but at the end they are left alone to perish.
Direction - It is unfair to rate the directors, they all did their best. All of them did a good job, its just some story touches you more than the other.
Coming to story line, Thangam is pure love. Love Panna is fun revenge. Vaanmagal slightly disturbing. Oor Iravu is absolute honor killing.
Overall, it depicts the women (trans) of India, there are people for them but still they are fighting their own battles. There are few concerned but at the end they are left alone to perish.
Direction - It is unfair to rate the directors, they all did their best. All of them did a good job, its just some story touches you more than the other.
Shown the reality
vinireddy-6670819 December 2020
Good story need more intense
venkateshsoftnet19 December 2020
Except vetrimara episode, I don't feel intense in any episodes, especially the movie with Anjali was extremely spoiled by the directions. When you touch base such sensitive topics, the movie should convey the same intense with audience.
BOLD TRUTH
karthikqk19 December 2020
The last two are gems
shuvamdasgupta6 January 2021
Reality
sivaa-2838019 December 2020
Vetrimaran will make you tremble.!!!!! - 10/10
Vignesh shivan did his best to give the message and sprinkled humour! 8/10
Sudha's part is missing something! 8/10
GVM should have better stuck himself with his elite urban drama! making things go down south was messy and unrealistic !!! 6.5/10
Sins we make in regard for our image and reputation in our societies
ridi-arahan26 January 2021
What worked:
Prakash Raj is the only memorable character that stood in the movie along with the mother in the third story. I must admit that the intend of the movie is right, trying to present the scenarios in four different stories with some issues relating to society, customs, traditions, society and world views. As a result, it kept me expecting the story to be engaging
What did not work:
Personally, I found the first two stories extremely overrated, pretentious, melodramatic and technically weak. Although the key note of these stories have been told many times, it can still be an engaging and powerful watch. The third story set that example, although not an unfamiliar story but the execution made it worth watching compared to the other stories. I would say songs could have been taken from each stories considering a short run time to execute their story. Also, I would take off major glorified and dramatic scenes , only keeping those that were very essential.
Final verdict: not recommended as a movie, maybe yes only if you want to explore the intent
Worst series ever
msundari21 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Paava kadhaigal...
What a title..
Title is negative as so the series except vignesh sivn story..
Already society is full of negativity and sadness then here comes the series with negativity impacting the society as extra..
With a bunch of talented directors and actors why can't netflix show some positivity in this gloomy covid situation...
Humility is the ability to give up your pride and still retain your dignity.
avijr-6033419 December 2020
When it comes to the topic of protecting one's own Pride,Honour and dignity ,human beings are selfish and show their true colours even though they pretend to be 'united' and 'secular'.Paava Kadhaigal tells the devastating stories of four different incidents with the same core theme of protecting one's Pride,Honor and Dignity and how these four families would go to any extent to protect them.
"Thangam" ,the first segment directed by Sudha Kongara is a hard hitting one, the emotional story of Sathaar,a transgender played by Kalidas Jayaram will leave you devastated. Set in 1981 Coimbatore ,the period was perfect and very convincing for the story.Shanthanu does a neat job as Saravanan,all the characters were seemingly real.The direction,score,visuals,writing all were top notch.The only negative I found was that the ending was pretty disturbing and dark ,for an extremely sensitive person like me would weep in the corner crying and thinking about Sathaar .My rating for My rating-4.75/5
"Love Panna Uttranum", The second segment directed by Vignesh Shivan feels like a 35 minute scene taken from the middle of a movie.This is more of a dark comedy type which is not my cup of tea,but it was not too bad.The segment was entertaining in its own way.The dwarf character was really hilarious and probably the only saving element of the segment.Anjali and Kalki does a pretty decent job as a lesbian pair fighting for their father to accept them.The writing was witty and emotional in equal portions.The characters were half baked and some characters were directly inspired like the rapper Bhavani was an exact copy of Snoop Dogg.Overall it was enjoyable. My rating-3.25/5
"Vaanmagal",directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.A middle class family's dilemma when their pre-teen daughter is kidnapped and physically abused by her brother's college mate,the segment then progresses on how the family reacts to the incidents and its aftermath .GVM has done a fair job in directing and portraying the emotions of a heartbroken father at the same time. Simran's performance as an orthodox Tamil mother was the main highlight of the segment along with other actors who has done their part with full dedication. Simran's character 'Mathi' tries to inculcate her values into her daughter,"Your body is like a temple and you must learn to protect it" is what she teaches her daughter.GVM's segment is something where I had high expectations but it slightly disappointed me especially towards the end .The score, visuals and dialogues were situational but the only negative I felt was that the tension shown in the movie was not seemingly believable and the climax was abrupt and aimless.Overall watch it for the story and performances My rating-3.75/5
"Oor Iravu" ,directed by Vetrimaaran.The best among the four and the most 'disturbing' segment.Estranged from her family, Sumathi a now pregnant woman elopes with a man of different caste against her family's will.Her father brings her home to put up a baby shower function, the events following her arrival in her family home remains the crux of the story.Sai Pallavi and Prakash Raj has done a fabulous job in making the characters seem believable .The scenes where Sumathi gets poisoned and begs for help will really churn your stomach and make you cry.Vetrimaran - A level 999 master in his craft has molded out an intense,gut-wrenching and disturbing segment which has some incredible performances,fast paced storytelling,thrilling score and portrays a very dark side of our society . My rating -5/5
"Thangam" ,the first segment directed by Sudha Kongara is a hard hitting one, the emotional story of Sathaar,a transgender played by Kalidas Jayaram will leave you devastated. Set in 1981 Coimbatore ,the period was perfect and very convincing for the story.Shanthanu does a neat job as Saravanan,all the characters were seemingly real.The direction,score,visuals,writing all were top notch.The only negative I found was that the ending was pretty disturbing and dark ,for an extremely sensitive person like me would weep in the corner crying and thinking about Sathaar .My rating for My rating-4.75/5
"Love Panna Uttranum", The second segment directed by Vignesh Shivan feels like a 35 minute scene taken from the middle of a movie.This is more of a dark comedy type which is not my cup of tea,but it was not too bad.The segment was entertaining in its own way.The dwarf character was really hilarious and probably the only saving element of the segment.Anjali and Kalki does a pretty decent job as a lesbian pair fighting for their father to accept them.The writing was witty and emotional in equal portions.The characters were half baked and some characters were directly inspired like the rapper Bhavani was an exact copy of Snoop Dogg.Overall it was enjoyable. My rating-3.25/5
"Vaanmagal",directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.A middle class family's dilemma when their pre-teen daughter is kidnapped and physically abused by her brother's college mate,the segment then progresses on how the family reacts to the incidents and its aftermath .GVM has done a fair job in directing and portraying the emotions of a heartbroken father at the same time. Simran's performance as an orthodox Tamil mother was the main highlight of the segment along with other actors who has done their part with full dedication. Simran's character 'Mathi' tries to inculcate her values into her daughter,"Your body is like a temple and you must learn to protect it" is what she teaches her daughter.GVM's segment is something where I had high expectations but it slightly disappointed me especially towards the end .The score, visuals and dialogues were situational but the only negative I felt was that the tension shown in the movie was not seemingly believable and the climax was abrupt and aimless.Overall watch it for the story and performances My rating-3.75/5
"Oor Iravu" ,directed by Vetrimaaran.The best among the four and the most 'disturbing' segment.Estranged from her family, Sumathi a now pregnant woman elopes with a man of different caste against her family's will.Her father brings her home to put up a baby shower function, the events following her arrival in her family home remains the crux of the story.Sai Pallavi and Prakash Raj has done a fabulous job in making the characters seem believable .The scenes where Sumathi gets poisoned and begs for help will really churn your stomach and make you cry.Vetrimaran - A level 999 master in his craft has molded out an intense,gut-wrenching and disturbing segment which has some incredible performances,fast paced storytelling,thrilling score and portrays a very dark side of our society . My rating -5/5
True dark story
pradeepcindidimple2 May 2021
Brutality doesn't necessarily involve blood and gore. To anyone who haven't actually felt the wrath of India's cruel society, this series hits so hard and intense.
The Four different dark story were all something that exists in our place.
Well directed and great casting work.
MUST WATCH.
#Netflix.
The Four different dark story were all something that exists in our place.
Well directed and great casting work.
MUST WATCH.
#Netflix.
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