Paradesi

- A power packed performance and Direction. 100% originality in all scenes and there is no scope for Mass, Masala, Etc Etc...This movie is based on real life incidents,occurred pre-independence around 1930s and the same is adapted by a Novel 'Eriyum Panikadu', which is a tamil translation of the novel Red Tea. The story line is very simple, a supervisor from a tea estate comes in search of workers in Adharva's village. He canvasses them with money and other facilities and persuades them to accompany him to the tea estate where he promises them jobs. The poor villagers falling into his trap and sign legal contracts. What are all the hindrances they face there forms the rest of the story. Adharva has done a Phenomenal job and other supporting characters like Vedhika, Dhanshika and other junior artists have done their part well. Cinematography and Art Direction is a major positive in this movie.
This movie will not attract many people who love only Masala and Mass kind of movies. This is a very serious and quality movie and has all qualifications to get a National Award. Excellent Back Ground score by GV and I love the song, which is sung by Gangai Amaran. This movie may not be a block buster hit, but has brought out the potential of persons who have acted in it. Hats off to all the people especially the Great Director Bala.
Paradesi - Yoosi Padatha Neysi !!!!!!