Ponmagal Vanthal Review

Ponmagal Vanthal - Movie Review 

Ponmagal Vanthal” which was recently released in Amazon Prime can be wrapped in a simple way as “a decent one-time watch movie”. To make a profound analysis would definitely take us to the point that it’s the same old wine in the new bottle. Being a thriller movie, it started off with a good kick and had its creepy nature during the first half. 

The concept was really good and it had a moral lesson driving to our homes about bringing up kids amidst the gender divide we have in our society. The movie is an eye opener to the  surging number of rape cases and sexual assaults and child abuses . The social divide within the structure of our society where those in the creamy layers often walk free following a crime has been highlighted throughout the movie. The movie had genuine foundation with this particular theme and it keeps you engaged till the end. 

However, being a mystery, it fails to tackle the eeriness it could have created in a deeper way. The storyline is highly predictable and the conceptualisation of the theme could have been presented in a better way. The movie excels in its cinematography and the scenic beauty of Ooty has been captured in its true essence. Jyotika the veteran artist has done a remarkable part. All the others too have done their own part in the most beautiful way. In a nutshell, the movie is worth a watch for a spectator who stays in front of the screen without much expectation. But as for me, being a regular movie goer and a fan of mystery thrillers, the linear story track and the lack of unpredictable twists curbed my enthusiasm as I could very well comprehend  what might happen next. 

Though a thriller, it will not put you at the edge of your seat just like the movie “Ratchasan”. This is decently done for a one time watch. Though there is nothing great about the movie, it’s highly recommended as a good watch for pure entertainment. The final message conveyed stands out as we should give more importance to the ways in which we bring up a boy rather than a girl because it is always the guy who creates more havocs in society through rapes, sexual abuses and associated assaults.
It indeed gives a heavy heart for any parent , beyond any doubts. What was more touching and depressing was the real statistics of child abuse and rape cases in TN which was showcased at the end of the movie.

A. Krishna Sunder