After Boys, Shankar's 'I' takes the credit for getting trashed from fans to media. Pre-release, the movie didn't create much expectation from me. Just for the Brand-Shankar, I (pun unintended) had some hope of watching the film. Luckily or sadly, that too washed off after reading the scathing reviews coming from all-sides. Thankfully, it did save me few hundred rupees. No worries, after all within next two months I could come alive in Jaya TV.
Well, I am writing this piece is to share my angst against certain myths prevailing in Tamil Cinema, which have been brewing in my mind for years :
Tamil Cinema nurtures few absurd myths that I'm wondering who started or where it came from. If I'm not wrong KT Kunjumon encouraged this trend in his films-Gentleman, Kadhalan, Kadhal Desam, Ratchagan- by erecting lavishing sets, rich-milieu, glossy songs, aerobatics done by the cars and bikes in the climax.
1. Influenced by his first producer, Shankar supplemented this trend in each of his films except the ones he produced. Consequently, it has become a custom for both media and fans to go hysterical whenever a Shankar's movie is heading for a release. No complaints but when one closely observes these discussions, he could easily conclude what's the fuss about-filming in the great locations hitherto which weren't explored in the Cinema, CG works, grand sets, glitzy costumes specially made for the heroine.
I really wish to know that how far these extra decorations help a movie in its story-telling? Ultimately, creativity and the art of film-making takes a back-seat when a director tries to capitalise too much on the technical stuffs. Just because a film's budget exceeded 100C doesn't guarantee a bit for its quality esp.when it comes with no aesthetics.
2. Changing a get-up doesn't mean an acting. A great actor justifies his role by appropriate dialog-delivery, body language, underplaying/overplaying emotions based on the sequences. Donning various appearances, shedding 20 kgs or raising six packs are useless when there is no soul in acting. In the name of acting, already we've seen enough fancy dress competitions in the movies like Dasavatharam and Citizen. Some of the great performances that has come of from Tamil Cinema are all simple down-to-earth roles - Varumayin Niram Sigappu,Mullum Malarum, Uthiripookal, Aadukalam.
As Sujatha says in Boys : Don't make music, take it from life. - Don't make movies/acting, take it from life.
Well, I am writing this piece is to share my angst against certain myths prevailing in Tamil Cinema, which have been brewing in my mind for years :
Tamil Cinema nurtures few absurd myths that I'm wondering who started or where it came from. If I'm not wrong KT Kunjumon encouraged this trend in his films-Gentleman, Kadhalan, Kadhal Desam, Ratchagan- by erecting lavishing sets, rich-milieu, glossy songs, aerobatics done by the cars and bikes in the climax.
1. Influenced by his first producer, Shankar supplemented this trend in each of his films except the ones he produced. Consequently, it has become a custom for both media and fans to go hysterical whenever a Shankar's movie is heading for a release. No complaints but when one closely observes these discussions, he could easily conclude what's the fuss about-filming in the great locations hitherto which weren't explored in the Cinema, CG works, grand sets, glitzy costumes specially made for the heroine.
I really wish to know that how far these extra decorations help a movie in its story-telling? Ultimately, creativity and the art of film-making takes a back-seat when a director tries to capitalise too much on the technical stuffs. Just because a film's budget exceeded 100C doesn't guarantee a bit for its quality esp.when it comes with no aesthetics.
2. Changing a get-up doesn't mean an acting. A great actor justifies his role by appropriate dialog-delivery, body language, underplaying/overplaying emotions based on the sequences. Donning various appearances, shedding 20 kgs or raising six packs are useless when there is no soul in acting. In the name of acting, already we've seen enough fancy dress competitions in the movies like Dasavatharam and Citizen. Some of the great performances that has come of from Tamil Cinema are all simple down-to-earth roles - Varumayin Niram Sigappu,Mullum Malarum, Uthiripookal, Aadukalam.
As Sujatha says in Boys : Don't make music, take it from life. - Don't make movies/acting, take it from life.
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