Film: Desingu Raja
Starring: Vimal,Bindu Madhavi
Director: Ezhil
Producer: Madhan
Banner: Escape Artist Motion Pictures
Music: D.Imman
This is the love story of Idhayakani
(Vimal) and Thamarai (Bindu), who belong to different families which
share a warring rivalry for generations. Will love between the young
couple triumph over familial hatred? This forms the rest of the story.
Since time immemorial, we have had films
with a similar storyline. I wonder what makes "Desingu Raja" any
different from any of these films that have come over the years, except
for the cast and some earnest comedy.
It's an unambitious film on a mission to
entertain its viewers with full-length comedy. Honestly, it doesn't
succeed in its mission because the forced humour works for a few
minutes, but after a while it really tests your patience.
Vimal and Bindu scored a hit earlier
this year with a film called "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga", and the makers
of "Desingu Raja" were under the impression that the pair will elevate
the film with their presence and help it succeed. But, the truth is that
the last time that this couple appeared on screen, their presence was
complemented by a decent storyline, which is completely missing in the
case of this film.
While a crop of new filmmakers are
trying to tread never-explored territories of filmmaking with films such
as "Neram" and "Pizza", films such as the one in discussion and several
more have been heavily relying on comedy. I agree the success rate of
comedy films is high vis-a-vis other genre films, but eventually the
fate of a film depends on its story.
Director Ezhil, who's been in the
industry for over a decade, barely displays a streak of brilliance. In
fact, the film raises questions such as - "Has Ezhil lost his
directorial spark?", as one walks home after watching film. He has
undoubtedly made a couple of good rural entertainers over the years, but
he seriously needs to move on and try different films.
Vimal too has been typecast for
village-based roles. Even though he has played them to perfection, it is
getting extremely boring to see him in similar roles. He should look at
doing different films outside of comedy genres and gauge the reception
of his fans. I'm positive that people will welcome him with open hearts.
Bindu Madhavi is trading her pretty
looks for portraying similar roles. She is more comfortable wearing a
half-sari and playing a village belle than trying something
unconventional.
It's perfectly alright to skip "Desingu
Raja" if you still haven't watched it. For those who have already
watched it, I feel sorry for you, truly.