Sir Movie Review

Actor Vimal, always acclaimed as a content-driven performer has managed to deliver some appreciable movies in his career. He has now collaborated with director-actor Bose Venkat for the movie ‘SIR’, which is released by director Vetrimaaran. The film has musical score by Siddhu Kumar.

The story is set against the backdrops of Maangollai, where a man wants to make sure that that the children from so-called downtrodden community (As coined by the ruling class) should have access to education, which will elevate their lives. He starts off a small basic level school, and his son with his earnest attempt, raises its standard to a primary level, and now expects his son (Vimal) to upgrade it furthermore. Will he fulfil his father and grandfather’s dreams amidst the upheavals and challenges posed by the dominating community members, who don’t want this to happen.

With Vetrimaaran presenting the film, the inquisitiveness had struck the high points on radar of cinephiles. However, after watching the film, we get the faintest traces of Vimal’s yesteryear movie ‘Vaagai Sooda Vaa’. Yes, there are few engrossing moments, but it arrives late in time. To make sure that the film doesn’t turn out to be a preachy one, Bose Venkat has incorporated a slew of commercial elements including humour, romance and songs. Yes, they do look good, but most of them look aloof from the film’s main premise. But then, the post-interval scenes are nicely written. Especially, the mother-son sentimental scene in a particular situation is so nice.

Actor Vimal is known for his naturalistic performance, and he has very well executed his skills here. Be it action, romance or humorous sequences, he has given his best into it. Actor Saravanan as father of Vimal has done a neat work. Actress Chaya Devi has done justice to her character. The others in the film have delivered what is required from the role.

On the technical note, it’s Music Director Siddhu Kumar, ruling the show with his commendable songs and BGM. Especially, the song ‘Panangarukka’ is a melodious delight, which gets enhanced visually with the beautiful cinematography of Inian.

When it comes to looking into the flip side of the movie, Bose Venkat struggles to balance the story, and the commercial elements. Post-show, many would develop a thought that the first half has nothing to do with the film’s premise actually. There are some violence sequences in the film, which might not be a cherry-pick for family and kids.

Overall, SIR is a decent movie, which might give the impression of watching a new version of Vimal’s Vaagai Sooda Vaa, but still, it has some emotional and engrossing moments, which helps the show keep going without any hassles.