AMARAN MOVIE REVIEW

AMARAN is a biographical action war film directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, together with Sony Pictures Films India. It is an adaptation of the book series India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, which contains a segment based on Mukund.

So, Tamil cinema, in recent years, has been all, “Let’s keep it local, folks!” when it comes to national or patriotic themes. But Amaran? It’s here with a big salute to Major Mukund and his story. And honestly? The writing does pack a punch. Our brave soldier’s journey is crafted with a flair for drama (cinematic liberties, of course), and the emotional ride for his family is delivered neatly, rarely straying into melodrama-ville.

But then…oh, the romance! Somehow, the love story takes over as the main event, leaving the soldier’s heroics looking a bit like the opening act. In fact, the love angle outshines the national pride plot so much that it almost makes you forget you’re watching a film about a military hero. The soldier’s struggle ends up feeling like a pro at work, not so much a guy fighting for a cause, while the lovebirds’ chemistry keeps pulling you in.

The writer’s resolve to not make this into a flag-waving parade is a surprise .Instead, it stays strictly business—no political lectures here! Keeping it netural! But why?? And when things start to slow, in come the action scenes to ramp up the energy again, right as the romance keeps nudging at your heartstrings. By the time you reach the (predictable) finale, Amaran leaves a solid impression.

This is easily Siva Karthikeyan’s best performance. He is able to carry off a strong role as this effortlessly. Sai Pallavi is fine as you would expect her to be. But then at some places she feels more her than the character she plays to be. Rahul Bose plays his role with elan. The supporting cast do well.

On the technical front, Amaran is top-notch. CH Sai’s cinematography is visually stunning, while GV Prakash delivers a soundtrack that’s on point. The dialogues have just the right touch, and Kalaivanan’s editing keeps things tight and engaging. Rajkumar Periasamy’s direction ties it all together with style.

Bottom line? Amaran is definitely worth the watch!

AMARAN – AMARAN !!!

3/5

B.U.Shreesha