Kadugu Movie Review
Writer & Director : Vijay Milton
Producer : Suriya (Presenter), Bharath Seeni, Vijay Milton
Cast : Bharath, Rajakumaran, Bharath Seeni, Subiksha, Radhika Prasidhha
Music : S. N. Arunagiri (Songs), Anoop Seelin (BGM)
Cinematography : Vijay Milton
Editor : J.R. John Abraham
Production company : Rough Note
Running Time : 115 mins
When the word regarding this project was out and the announcement of star-cast was made. There was just a single prediction – either it would be a stunner or a stark loser. The winning factor that affirmed us at that point of time was Vijay Milton, who is good at sketching characterizations and offering an emotional drama. On the other end, the not so top league actors had the feeble elements of whether it could pull the audiences as an attraction. But soon after watching the film, it’s the former point that offers the winning stroke and of course, the latter perspective could fail us, because each and every actor have breathed their inmost soul into the characterizations.
Such movies would definitely prove that no matter who’s there in your film and it’s all about the characterization. Director Rajakumaran’s role is one such illustration and he stuns us with overwhelming emotions in many places. Bharath is someone who has already proved his proficient performance in many erstwhile movies and the fact that he couldn’t completely express his nuance act during past few years could’ve been a slight disappointment. But he is back with the bang. His characterization is the center of compass, where his emoting style, even the minutest gestures of his body language has been very well etched. It might be a second film for Radhika Prassidha who made her debut through the National award winning film ‘Kuttram Kadithal’, but she gives yet more compelling performance. Bharath Seeni in his episodes is finest with his delivering act. The little girl’s role is very well crafted and A Venkatesh does his best.
The reason why we would like to keep the synopsis of Kadugu under the wraps is that we don’t want to make you any guesses or assumptions. All that we could say is that it is worthy to experience the drama that will finally leave lump in your throats, where one could have a close connection to it.
The first half has some sluggish moments, where it might even annoy the multiplex or urban audiences testing their patience, but by the point of intermission, the momentum takes off to a neat graph. The post-intermission sequences are very well narrated leading to a climax that has its own emotional punch.
Vijay Milton could have roped in some best music directors and technicians to make this movie yet more commendable with the visual and musical score. But for the moment, it’s a film that has its own pace and impression.
