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Velu (Sri), a worker at a street-side food shop, falls in love with Jothi (Urmila), who works as a maid at Arthi's (Manisha) house. Meanwhile, Dinesh (Mithun), the school-going more...
Velu (Sri), a worker at a street-side food shop, falls in love with Jothi (Urmila), who works as a maid at Arthi's (Manisha) house. Meanwhile, Dinesh (Mithun), the school-going son of a minister's concubine, is trying hard to charm Arthi.What happens when Arthi comes to know of his ulterior motive, and how does this affect the lives of Velu and Jothi?
After a mediocre debut with Samurai, Balaji Sakthivel bowled us over with the trendsetting Kadhal. The subsequent Kalloori was largely an over indulgent exercise but now, Balaji Sakthivel has bounced back and how!
Thematically, Vazhakku Enn 18/9 begs comparison with this year's Oscar-winning Iranian film, A Separation, which managed to be a relationship drama, a whodunit, a social commentary all rolled into one. As in that film, here too, it is a maid who is victimized, but the comparison ends there. Unlike the acclaimed Iranian film, in which the morality of the characters remained ambiguous, here, we are provided with a set of characters whose motivations are very clear, save for one - inspector Kumaravel (Muthuraman), who keeps you guessing about his intentions as he handles the case.
The film begins with this character trying to interrogate the victim (Jothi) and later, unfolds through his interrogations of the prime suspect, Velu, and the voluntary witness, Arthi. Throughout, Kumaravel remains a willing listener, always amiable, making the two confide in him without much prodding. Muthuraman plays this part with such nimbleness, leading us to believe in his quest to find the truth. That is why, when the character turns devious, you are not only shell-shocked but repelled by the trick he has played on his unsuspecting victims.
Call it nitpicking, but Balaji could have very well done away with the back story of how Velu ended up in Chennai. These scenes appear early in the movie, and while they serve to make us empathise with his character, they also make you dread that we are in for yet another Angaadi Theru. Thankfully, the director shifts the focus from Velu to his romance, which might, on paper, appear to follow the recent trend of a ragamuffin and his attempts at wooing his girl (who, in fact, thinks of him as a scum) but, as he did with Kadhal (which could have been summed up as just another rich girl-poor boy romance), the director presents this in a manner that feels very real and refreshing. He is deft while handling the other track between Arthi and Midhun as well, bringing to the fore the vacuous nature of their relationship.
And, the director is also able to extract wonderful performances from his entire cast. While Sri, as the good-hearted but misunderstood Velu, and Mithun, as the lecherous Dinesh, are totally convincing, it is Urmila Mahanta's understated performance as Jothi that is the film's pivot. Until the climax, you mostly glimpse the character in the background or along with the other characters, and she rarely speaks, but Urmila, with her low key approach, makes sure that you take notice of Jothi every time she is in the frame.
With Kadhal, Balaji seemed to have found his style, which you could call cinema verite and you wouldn't be wrong. He seems to relish in making his films look and feel as real as possible and here, his technical team is up to his challenge. Cinematographer Vijay Milton often takes a fly on the wall approach and that only makes the film very direct. And despite shooting with a digital camera, he nearly manages to replicate the luster of film using natural light to dazzling effect. The suitably effective score, by guitarist Prasanna (who makes his feature film debut as a composer), is punctuated by two heartrending songs which do not feature any instrument in the background but brilliantly underscore the poignant moments of the film. We still have a long way to go before the year ends, but you can confidently bet that Vazhakku Enn 18/9 will be the film of the year. It is a bravura piece of filmmaking that will leave you stunned - and even invigorated - by the time it ends.
Review posted this month
We only read these kinds of news in the paper and say 'tut tut' ...Balaji Sakthivel took a simple and un glamorous subject and turned it into something that really made us stop and think.
Review posted within last 6 month
Simply outstanding low budget high profit movie. Expected to bag maximum awards
Review posted within last 6 month
Hard hitting movie. Good effort. Must watch. Balaji Sakthivel has proved himself.
Review posted within last 6 month
nice movie..
Review posted within last 6 month
it definitely does not deserve 4 stars i will rate it 2.5 it's an ordinary movie nothing special in it
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Now only had a chance to watch the movie... Wonderful Movie.. Hats off to Mr Balaji Sakthivel and the superb actors esp Sri. Balaji Sir. Please provide more such a master pieces to Tamil Film Industry. Thanks
Review posted within last 6 month
i think you are basically deaf, dumb and blind...
Review posted more than 6 month ago
It's Superb, Heart Touching, Emotional, Fantastic and Realistic movie.... Really worth watching.......
Review posted more than 6 month ago
nice movie
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Masterpiece! What a movie! He (balaji Sakthivel) message to all not only public to Cinema Industry too! Hats off Balaji!
Review posted more than 6 month ago
great job...i didnt saw such a film in the whole indian film industry.a two storyline that is fused together,and presented as a treat for audience.for a film,an important and a required quality is ''VISUAL TREAT'',this movie reflects the required aspect.even a message to the younsters who spoils there life by involving into bad habits.and also tells the role of money which can save a culprit without punished.and poor's are always beated by the society.and i like the bravery of the girl....best team...best crew....best script...and a best film.i kindly request all my frnds.,must watch the film.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
very few movies stayed in my eyes for several hours after watching it. this is one of the movie. balaji again proved that he doesn't need mass hero's or sexy heroine's for his success, it's all matter of story and talented actors.
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Must must must watch film. Balaji shaktivel is outstanding throughout... Very touching and sensible cinema
Review posted more than 6 month ago
balaji sakthivel again proves i m a social responsibile person... wen v r gonna 2 prove???
Review posted more than 6 month ago
movie made without huge budget but with strong story line feelings about love,pain,disaster,and heart melting climax outstanding movie all the characters in the movie r well performed i give ***** stars for this masterpiece
Review posted more than 6 month ago
Good movie in terms of film making . Few logic's are left empty ....may be for the viewers to think and feel .. Good effort ....Tamil Cinema ... needs to make such good films ... much better ....hats off
Review posted more than a year ago
After Autograph like movie watching good one in Tamil. Thanks Balaji Sakthivel.
Review posted more than a year ago
IT is okay :p
Review posted more than a year ago
1.casting 2.editing 3.screenplay 4.music 5.climax these five things are really awesome in this movie..................
Review posted more than a year ago
film u have to watch before u die.. film s just WOW... no surprise if gets an international award...!!
Review posted more than a year ago
must watch movie. now of the finest movie.
Review posted more than a year ago
I could not speak or observe wats going on around me for few mins after the film ended. Throughout the second half, i was completely edge-seated, pupils riveted to screen. This film is a no-nonsense and absolutely a pure cinema. Like Aaranya kaandam did in the last year, this film has already got thumbs up by the most critics.
Review posted more than a year ago
Vazhakku En 18/9 is one of those outstanding films that stays with you for a long time, possibly forever. It is the best tamil film I have ever watched. Every single actor and actoress in the film have given a remarkable performance.
Review posted more than a year ago
Excellent movie. Hats off to Balaji Sakthivel. No commercial aspects. No money making strategies. Pure social perspective subject. We don't ve many daring directors as him. His films are taken from life. Thanks sir a lot for making every viewer feel ashamed of the society we live in. Movie deserves more praises and international acclaims.
Review posted more than a year ago
wow, very good movie, such a novel concept. Balaji sakthi vel unlike his other movie come out with brave and adorable climax. Eagerly waiting for Hindi versions of the film. such a Raw concept movies are very well welcomed by hindi audience.
Review posted more than a year ago
Such a awesome movie.. watched a night show.. Flim got over by 12.30... still cant sleep... I started writing in every website about this movie....Its simply Superb....Thanks Balaji...
Review posted more than a year ago
Nice movie.
Review posted more than a year ago
This hero was working in small hotel(parotha stall) near to my house for 6 months to get him trained to real. This is called real hardwork from entire team. I would be watching this movie this weekend...
Review posted more than a year ago
heart touching
Review posted more than a year ago
Awesome film making and looks like real politics,student culture,pure love and shaded love,police corruption etc...well acted by every single person in this movie...tears 4 me in last scene
Review posted more than a year ago
Very Nice movie for this Generation. Very Good Screen play & Cinematography. All new comers are justified for their Roles Thanks to Balaji Sakthivel for giving such kind of Flims Expecting the more in near future
Review posted more than a year ago
Is that true? If so, that is quite an interesting trivia.
Review posted more than a year ago
Awesome Movie and Master piece
Review posted more than a year ago
i think SURA is a best movie in tamil. This movie can not be compared with master piece piece SURA.
Review posted more than a year ago
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...you will not be able to be normal for sometimes after seeing this film...Gr8 work by balaji and team.DONT MISS IT
Review posted more than a year ago
A MESSAGE FOR TEENAGERS WITH COMMERCIAL ELEMENTS HATS OFF ENTIRE TEAM
Review posted more than 6 month ago
ha ha.. avan avan pakam pakam ah intha movie ku reviws kuduthutu irukan.. oru aalu kooda oru repy tharala.. aana un 2 lines ku paaru ithana peru reply pani irukanga..!!! yen unaku intha kolaveri huh... sura movie is diffrnt dis movie is diff. sura movie pathi na comment pana varala.. athu ellarukume theriyum ha ha.. but dis movie is a social message movie dont compared it with tat masala movie. the director touched every thing.. lik pure love, politics, students nature, shaded love, how money changing ppl,child labour, agriculture downs,mother's responsibility,parents carelessness, bad frnship, technology demirits, police cheap mind, prostitute kind hearted.really hats off balaji sir, to create such a good messg movie. all d movie crew done well. every single actors done there best. especially cinematography wowwww so nice to watch tat... all d ppls must watch dis movie..
Review posted more than 6 month ago
unnellam yen da tsunami thookala???
Review posted more than 6 month ago
dai nee yellam manusana da,moodevi.
Review posted more than a year ago
unaku mansathi ya illa ya.
Review posted more than a year ago
Hats off the cast and crew of the film...Outstanding movie, very simple and unique. Worth watchin...
Review posted more than a year ago
What he is saying 100% correct. Jus came from the movie, awesome. Today (Monday)first show full in Cauvery theatre, Trichy. Hope this happens after a long time. Hats off to all new comers and the Captain of the ship Balaji Sakthivel.
Review posted more than a year ago
Dont miss it.. a gud movie by Balaji... will all newcomers, hats off to him.
Review posted more than a year ago
Good movie.
Review posted more than a year ago
Isn't similar to chuppa kurish malayalam movie, but changed acc to tamil.
Review posted more than a year ago
Watched this movie yesterday and has honestly been a roller coaster ride for me. Hats off the cast and crew of the film. One more time proven, films can be a HIT with low budget, thrilling story line and its basics executed right. Congratulations and Thanks to the entire team for giving us this realistic film !!! It has made me proud of what Indian films are capable of film making.
Review posted more than a year ago
Outstanding movie of 2012. please Never miss the movie.... Present modern Life Scenario Screened as movie.. My heartly wishes to the Team ad crew... Regards J
Review posted more than a year ago
Really awesome movie.Screenplay and the characterization is good in all aspects and finally outstanding performances by the cast and the crew.Especially the Climax is superb
Review posted more than 6 month ago
There is clearly something wrong with you, if you think this movie is similar to chappa Kurishu, which by itself was inspired by another Korean movie. By story it is not similar at all, and as a movie, 18/9 is 100 times a better one. I say this as a Keralite.
Review posted more than a year ago
Don't think so. While I haven't seen the Malayalam film, going by what I could find on the Internet, the only similarity I could find is that both films deal with characters on both ends of the social spectrum. This is a totally different film whose concerns are very different from Chuppa Kurish. Anyway, thanks for pointing me out the Malayalam film, which seems intriguing.
Review posted more than a year ago
What to say ? Completely blown away by the film... Speechless! I bet this will be the movie of 2012.... Don't miss it any cost.....
Review posted more than a year ago
pls dont watch this movie,pls watch masterpiece movie like sura,pokiri ,tirupachi ,sivakaasi .
Review posted more than 6 month ago
unna nan kai yeduthu kumbudara da swami.nalla nalla film chinna pasanga yedukarga vijay dubbing panna dubba filma yedukara ma very bad
Review posted more than a year ago
LOL. I guess the irony in your statement is lost on a few people.
Review posted more than a year ago
people mustwatch vazhakku enn..sura was a sleeping pill n other vijay films r plain shit...watch vazhakku enn n say to vijay to act in a movi which has story n not just masala
Review posted more than a year ago
Don't Spoil Vijay's Name... You don't have any rights... If you keep Vijay's name it doesn't mean You are real fan of Vijay... An Honest Vijay Fan nver say like this.. You Comments are non sense... This is an Awesome Movie
Review posted more than a year ago
You Suck... Don't Spoil Vijay's Name.. If you keep Vijay's name it doesn't mean that You are Fan of Vijay... An Honest Vijay Fan never say don't watch this movie like this... Awesome Movie...
Review posted more than a year ago
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