Sorgavaasal Movie Review

Actor RJ Balaji’s latest outing ‘Sorgavaasal’ is a a prison based crime-thriller, which is reportedly based on the real life incidents. The film is directed by Siddharth Viswanath, who has co-written the script along with Tamil Prabha and Ashwin Ravichandran. The film stars Sania Ayyappan in the female lead with Selvaraghavan playing another title character. Natty makes a small cameo appearance in this movie.

The story opens with an investigation team headed by Natty, who questions police officers, jailer, and even the prisoners about a shocking prison riot that happened few years ago. The story takes a flashback about a food vendor (RJ Balaji) leading a peaceful life with his mother, and soulmate (Sania Ayyappan). When everything looks smooth and fine, his life takes an unexpected turn, when he is arrested as the culprit behind a murder. So what happened inside the prison on one particular day is narrated with lots of twists and turns, with a shocking climax.

First and foremost, it’s the writing team that deserves the appreciation for its commendable and engrossing screenplay. The entire film is characters-driven plot, and every role gets it due prominence. The initial moments of the film that revolves around the routine life of RJ Balaji might give a slow-placed experience, but that’s just for the initial 15-20 mins, as the momentum takes a drift keeping us engaged. One of the best things is the unpredictable climax twist.

RJ Balaji has done a role, which is totally different from what he has done so far. He doesn’t resonate any of his routine traits of jokes and social messages. He has totally surrendered to the character’s needs. Selvaraghavan is almost like another protagonist in the film, and the entire first half revolves around him, and even major second half as well. Hakkim Shah delivers a promising performance. It’s yet another remarkable acting by Malayalam actor Sharafudheen as a police officer. Karunaas gets another meaty role in his career. Natty’s role is more like a cameo, and there isn’t much contribution to the script.

Technically, editing is the most appreciable and notable thing in Sorgavaasal. BGM has been done with perfection. If you’re looking for minus aspects, there isn’t much to bring out. The film is ‘A’ certified, and it might not be a cherry-pick for the ones ,who aren’t fond of blood, gore and violence.

Overall, Sorgavaasal is a gritty taut thriller that keeps us hooked and engaged in many parts.