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Saturday, July 19, 2025
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TAMIL AMMAVIN KAIPPESI
EDITOR'S PICK
`Ammavin
Kaipesi` bleeds mothers` sentiments
Rating: ***
Filmmaker Thangar Bachchan, known for his offbeat films such as "Azhagi"
and "Thendral", weaves an emotional tale of motherly love and how
relationships are distanced by technology. With no big names associated with it,
"Ammavin Kaipesi" hits the right chords and keeps you engaged
throughout. Of course, there are moments of highs and lows, but in essence, it
is an effort and a plot worth special mention.
Based on an eponymous novel written by the director, the story of the film
revolves around an ageing mother and her nine children, who are only connected
through mobile phones. The mother, who is forced to stay away from her children
in isolation, creates a strong liking for her mobile phone, which she guards and
protects with much care as she believes it`s her only way to stay connected with
her family. Will the mother forever maintain her relationship through the mobile
phone or not forms the rest of the story.
Thangar presents the story in such a way that two interpretations can be drawn
from it. Firstly, the focus is on how technology helps people to be connected
irrespective of the places they are in. Secondly, it also focuses on how
technology has paved the way to the distance in a relationship. For instance,
since there are mobile phones and internet, people seldom take out time to meet
their family members or even parents, for that matter. Of course, as a viewer
you`re free to choose what`s right from your perspective, but the director needs
special mention for giving the audience the opportunity to put on their thinking
hats and ponder over the story. Brilliant!
Yes, the film is relatively slow and patience-testing, but it is definitely
worth the time and money spent. The director keeps everything as real as
possible, but doesn`t attempt to tamper with the setting of the film or its
characters.
The actors have played their part quite well, and especially Shantanoo and
Thangar have excelled in their respective roles. Iniya, after her award-winning
performance in "Vaagai Sooda Vaa", shows maturity in overall acting.
Kishore`s editing is crisp and reminds us why he walked home with a National
award for his work in "Aadukalam", while Rohit Kulkarni`s music was
poignant and melodious.
Thangar`s screenplay, which is slow at times, maintains high emotional quotient
throughout the film. Having called the film an emotional tale, let me also
clarify that it isn`t tear-jerking. If you find moments that may give work to
your tear glands, then please know that it is completely based on the person who
is watching it, and not intentional.
Watch "Ammavin Kaipesi" with your mother to enjoy to the fullest.
Annamalai by his brother`s unwarranted jewel asperse, who have not been done any theft. So that, he lived in a strange place for about seven years without any correspondence with his family and mother. Annamalai worked in a quarry run by one Mr.Chinnapillai and he became a good position. But Annamalai`s family and the people of his native came to a conclusion that Annamalai died.
After a certain period, a new cell phone was bought and sent to his mother. From cell phone he came to know that his lover Selvi got married. His mother asked hm return very urgently to solve his family problem. In turn he promised to come tomorrow.
One Mr. Chittibabu who lost his job by Annamalai and pay back for it he murdered. Annamalai with the help of Prasad and grabbed Rs 2 crores. Prasad found and picked up cell phone of Annamalai nearly in the murdered spot. Prasad was hearing the voice of Selvi. Using Annamalai`s cell phone he knew everything about Annamalai. Prasad mind was very much affected for his murderous act. He gone to see Annamalai`s mother for handing over money that he earned and cell phone of Annamali. But he came to know that his mother died. He left money and cellphone beside of photo of his mother. Prasad to get redemption salvasion walked around at atemple wearing achappel stitched with nails. He whipped before god by kneeling himself for his covertly act and unable to answer his inner mind. At the end in his inner mind. Annamalai came and told that he wanted to see his mother
Ammavin Kaippesi Movie Audio Launch - Stills