Director Mysskin is back after his last critically-hit film Anjaathey. This movie was in the cans for a long time due to lack of interest from Ayngaran to release it and not finding a suitable period. Nandhalala has not changed the style of Mysskin although the genre is different this time. The basic story is simple but then as his previous films ie Chithirem Pesuthadi and Anjaathey, Mysskin has maintained a good screenplay to hold the attention of the viewers. Although it's only a remake of the Japanese film Kikujiro, Mysskin deserves appreciation for coming out with a heat warming film and most importantly to give Raja sir the chance to score outstanding compositions.
Basically the movie is a road trip of 2 'kids' in search of their respective mothers. One to show his love towards his mom, and the other to loathe her existence. The movie works in parts as at times it is slow and at times melancholy and touching. It takes a lot of guts for a director to base his movie on only 2 characters for a major portion of the film and for that aspect, bravo to Mysskin. Not only that he did the role of a 'kid' himself and did a splendid performance especially in the climax. Aswath Ram, the other kid did a commendable job as well as the boy who longs for the affection of his mother. Both of them had a good chemistry between them although their characters are poles apart. Along their journey they come across different characters and each of them were from various walks of life. It was interesting to see different sets of people which actually gives the film a beautiful look. Snigdha as the commercial sex worker was apt for her role and Nasser and Rohini came in cameos.
Camera by Mahesh Muthuswamy was beautiful considering that there's no set and extravagance involved here. All the lush and greenery scenery of the towns and villages and the rustic lifestyle was wonderfully captured on the camera. Plus the still shots used and the movement of the camera following the character in certain scenes and the low angle shots are testimony to the brilliance of Mahesh. Another important 'character' in the film is the music of Raja sir. It is very obvious from the first frame of the film that his music is going to be the major backbone of the film. His music is just too good to listen to and we must be thankful to Mysskin for giving this script to Raja sir. Only he can bring out the soul-stirring and melodious music, regardless whether it's the songs especially the 'Mella Oornthu Oornthu' number or the BGM. Raja sir is the KING!!
What makes Nandhalala viewable for cinema lovers, is the silence maintained mostly in the duration of the film and dialogues are just used when it is needed the most. At times the silence of the film is what really makes us sit and watch while Raja sir fills the scene with his brilliant compositions. It gives us the feeling of watching a piece of art unfolding in front of our eyes in a motion picture format. Plus Mysskin never fails to bring in the emotional quotient which is was well brought out by the actors. All the emotions shown by the actors are very genuine and life-like. One has to watch the movie to feel the beauty of emotions and music blending together beautifully.. Among the scenes, the part Mysskin confronts the road bullies and smashing the beer bottle is really hilarious and also the scenes involving the policemen.
Nandhalala is a different film from Mysskin and it beautifully portrayed human emotions be it love, anger, disappointment, agony, frustration and etc on the screen. The 2 characters in the film started their journeys with a certain intention in their mind but the harsh reality they ended up encountering changed their life and teaches them to accept life as it is. Nandhalala is more of an art film compared to being called commercial cinema and Mysskin must be lauded for bringing a different film filled with emotions and music.
Rating: 3/4(stars)
BY: TAMIL
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