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SINGAM MOVIE PREVIEW |
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Starring:
Uday Kiran, Meera Jasmine, Karthiga
Direction:
Bali Srirangam
Music:
Ilayaraja
Production: J
Nandini Arts |
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It is very rarely that a film becomes important
because of the stature of its scriptwriter.
Mostly, it is the stars or at best, the
director who decides how big a film gets,
but Pen Singam is different because it has
been penned by none other than the current
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kalaignar
M. Karunanidhi.
The stature of the writer is big enough
to overshadow the film itself and it is
easy to delve into a mini-biography of the
CM and his literary achievements, but let
us be focused on the objective at hand,
that is to take a sneak peek at what is
on offer in Pen Singam.
As the title suggests, the movie will give
a lion’s share of importance to its
female characters. Female characters getting
roles of significance is rare these days
in Tamil cinema and it is perhaps fitting
that one of the senior most script writers
in the history of the industry tries to
revive this often ignored possibility. Meera
Jasmine plays an ordinary young |
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woman with an extraordinary ambition, to become an IPS
officer. Uday Kiran and Meera Jasmine are in love. Uday
Kiran is fully supportive of Meera’s ambition
and her dream does come true. The fulfillment of her
dream could not have come at a better time because the
very person who encouraged her all the way is now in
trouble with the law. That is where Richard (Uday Kiran’s
friend) and his family come into the picture. There
is a murder and the blame falls squarely upon Uday Kiran
for unknown reasons. Is he innocent? If so, how can
it be proved? Helping Meera Jasmine uncover the truth
is Rohini, who plays Uday Kiran’s mother, a judge
who gives up her position to be her son’s lawyer.
At the outset, it does look like a normal commercial
with romance, suspense, thrills and action. But, what
sets Pen Singam apart is very evident from its title;
the importance given to the female characters. With
performers of proven caliber like National Award Winner
Meera Jasmine and Rohini in the cast, one can expect
some really intense scenes. And, there are also portions
in the film’s trailer which suggest that perhaps
the leading lady can be involved in a bit of action
too; the promos have shown Meera Jasmine in a ‘Jhansi
Rani- like’ get up, wielding the sword and giving
fierce expressions. We’ll wait and see.
One of the most prominent aspects of any Kalaignar script
will be the dialogues. Famed for his absolute wizardry
with words of the Tamil language, we can sure expect
some expertly crafted lines in the film. We can also
watch out for political statements! The songs too will
be keenly listened to because Kalaignar has penned one
of them. The others have been penned by Vaali, Vairamuthu,
Pa. Vijay. The highlight however will a poem of the
late poet Bharathidasan that has been revived for the
film. Music has been scored by Deva. And, for those
who think that this is a small time film with small
means, please be corrected. Pen Singam has been quite
lavishly shot, with songs being filmed in exotic locales
abroad, promising a visual treat.
Releasing on June 3 on CM’s birthday, Pen Singam
proves one thing beyond doubt; age is just a number.
At an age when most people would have given up even
reading because of failing eyesight, here is a person
who can script a film while also ruling a state. That
is something amazing.
Last weekend it was Singam, this weekend it will be
Pen Singam. With the latter roar like the former did?
We’ll know soon. |
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