Maniratnam is one of the finest filmmakers in the south. One of those very few filmmakers who doesn't commercialize his films and turn them mindless. One of those very few filmmakers who doesn't fool the audiences and play cheap. This film proves his integrity yet again. This is not the first time he's doing romantic dramas, he dealt with them before but what makes this film brilliant is it's cast and the intriguing screenplay. It's different from his previous romantic dramas retaining his trademark filming style. It's just about a couple who think that marriage is for fools, fall for each other and continue their relationship without getting married. Eventually they realize how much they love each other, ending up marrying. The lead pair is absolutely amazing. Dulquer is awesome in the role of Aadhi and Nitya as Tara is nothing but brilliant! The scene where they introduce themselves to each other in the church is an example of how brilliant the lead pair is. Along with Dulquer and Nitya there is Prakash Raj who is good as always and Leela Samson is a shocker! The former chairperson of CBFC was great in the role of an Alzheimer's patient, the wife of Prakash Raj's character. Along with the performances, another important aspect which makes this film look stunning is it's beautiful cinematography. Such gorgeousness in every scene. The tracking shot in the shopping mall where the lead pair go to is absolutely brilliant and cool! That's one of the moments I could remember out of all those other great ones. Binding all these elements together close and tight is the music. The soundtrack is kickass. Maniratnam writes some best scenes in the movie. I mean, watching the lead pair act to his direction is such a bliss. One scene where Aadhi and Tara go riding on a motorcycle enjoying their final days of living together, Tara sitting in the back breaks down and confesses that she can't hold her tears anymore. The scene is so poignant and relatable, it just defines how brilliant the actors and the director are. One of the finest films of Maniratnam. Classy and brilliant!
Review of O Kadhal Kanmani
