Movie review: Suriya’s ‘Jai Bheem’ is a masterpiece that inspires

Make no mistake, the director was. From. Gyanvel’s ‘Jai Bheem’ is a gem! It is a story that deserves to be told, cherished and celebrated for time to come.

Inspired by true events that took place in Tamil Nadu in the nineties, the film tells the moving story of an honest lawyer who comes to the aid of the poor, defenseless people of the Irular community who have no means to withstand the inhuman police force . The force that seeks to exploit their helplessness and oppress them with audacity after atrocity.

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The film begins with the tribal couple Sengkani (Lijo Mol Jose) and Rajkannu (Manikandan) leading a peaceful life. One day, Rajkannu is called to the village headman’s house to catch a snake. Rajkannu does as he bids. But soon after, all hell breaks loose. Police picks him up and all his close people in connection with the theft from Mukhiya’s house. The police established a reign of terror on Rajkannu and his relatives, subjecting all of them to constant third-degree torture, forcing them to accept responsibility for the theft.

Then, one night, the police claim that Rajkannu and his associates have fled. A desperate and helpless Sengkani doesn’t know where to turn or whom to turn for help, until she meets Chandru (Surya), a flamboyant lawyer who believes in being the voice of the voiceless. Is.

The story is an almost exact reproduction of one of the cases that Justice Chandru handled as an advocate. Those who do not know who Justice Chandru is, he is one of the most respected judges in the legal circuit and is known for his decisions that have touched the lives of so many poor and downtrodden people in the society. While an average judge is known to have delivered around 10,000 to 20,000 judgments in his career, Justice Chandru has delivered 96,000 judgments during his illustrious judicial career, including one that has provided employment to 25,000 poor women in the middle. Achieved it. -Day meal plan.

The film is just a class apart. It stands out for several reasons. First of all, it is a gripping courtroom drama – a genre that has not so far been introduced to such perfection in Tamil cinema. There are no unnecessary songs in the film and more importantly, there is no fight sequence. In fact, there’s nothing in it that can take away the intensity or real-life relativity of the story. Every dialogue is deep, every expression is measured, every message is meaningful. Full marks to director Gyanvel for making such an intense, meaningful film that so powerfully portrays the pain of the downtrodden and the voiceless.

Almost all the actors in the film have excellent performances. Surya wins your heart as Advocate Chandru. Conscientious, intelligent, fearless to the point of being egotistical and committed to going in every way to help, Surya as Chandru simply inspires. It will come as no surprise if many young people want to make laws after watching this film.

Lijo Mol Jose as Sengani and Manikandan as Rajkannu gave mesmerizing performances. The transformation of both the actors into the characters they play is incredible. Lijo in particular is just phenomenal. She simply turns into Sengkani and it’s hard not to feel her pain or fear. Manikandan as Rajkannu gave the best performance of his career in ‘Jai Bheem’. The scenes in which he is thrashed, even when he begs and pleads for mercy from the policemen, are heart-wrenching.

The film also featured Prakash Raj, who plays an honest police officer with a conscience, Rao Ramesh, who plays the role of a senior public prosecutor, and Rajisha Vijayan, who plays a teacher with the Arivoli movement. Is.

Sean Roldan’s music is perfect for this masterpiece. Their numbers inspire where they should go and make your heart beat faster when tragedy strikes.

Cinematographer SR Kadhir’s camera captures the gripping story as it happens and Philomin Raj’s excellent editing makes the two hour and 45 minute film look like just one and a half hour film.

‘Jai Bheem’ is more than just a film. It is an inspiration. A gem that shines!

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