Kanchivaram

Plot : A story of a common man caught by the forces of the society he live in and between the conflicting idols and individual dream.

The film is supposed to be based on an true incident happened during the peroid of independance. From the history, it tells us that during the time of independance, weavers at the silk city protested against their work lord to increase their wages and also some welfare for them monetary wise.

Priyadarshan picks this plot and mingles a story of a common man, Vengadam's (Prakash Raj) dream and it's consequence. I do not want to reveal the story anywhere. He dreamt big and how he manages to fulfil his dream and what path he choses and in what situation he overcomes are the key areas where the director proves.

To talk about the Camera, Thiru, has handled camera beautifully. In a few movies which showed the yesteryear, they were brilliant, but this one has become a master piece and benchmark for others. Of course, the art involved in the movie plays a vital role in this section, but you need to appreciate the lights handled by Thiru. He gave us a fresh and appealing 40s. Be it the rainy travel in the bus or the rich landlord's house or the city temple or the regular streets and the houses. Thiru should get an internation accolade for this brilliance.

Music and the BGM is simply apt and remarkable and perfect for the movie. When Thamarai, Prakash Raj's daughter is born, during the usual rituals, there will be a song and the same song will be tuned different for the climax which gets us goosebump. BGM too is outstanding for the movie. It had a meaning for the situation where it was used.

Art is another brilliant factor in the movie. They have concentrated heavily not to make even a single mistake with respect to the 40s style. I should say they have WON.

Priyadarshan, the man behind all the work, has done a remarkable job. The pace he takes us throughout the movie is excellent. Excellent continuty to the script. A special mention needed for the dialogues and the slang. Some noteworthy slang which is quite typical in those days are
ethana naal pa vidupu (holiday)
pattalam(military) vendaamya

Prakash raj's acting needs not explanation. After Iruvar, I just had a feeling that he has acted after Iruvar. Amazing man. Especially in scenes where he tries to convince his co workers to satisfy his greed and climax needs a special mention. I can even take a bet, the climax will make you feel the lump on the throat.
I REQUEST MEMBERS NOT TO REVEAL THE SCREENPLAY OF THE CLIMAX
Of course, other cast, Sherya Reddy, Thamarai and others have done their job neatly.

I am just waiting for the movie to release.

Verdict : Good things happens at right time, Kanchivaram is too late. A MUST WATCH for cinema lovers.