நீர்ப்பறவை (Neerparavai)

I had high expectations on this movie, simply because the story happens in our place (Rameswaram Islands). After director Seenu Ramasamy's "Thenmaerkku Paruvakaatru" ,i hoped that this one will be even better.I was bit disappointed.

 The story is nothing new but the location and people are new. I believe that the director did not capture the livelihood of fishermen effectively, on the screen looked artificial.But the casting is spot on. I can see the familiarity with most of the characters with my own people .

Kudos to director for boldly telling the world about our fishermen's struggles against nature and more importantly against the Srilankan navy. No other countries fishermen faces this brutal enmity from neighboring country.

Vishnu had done a great job as a alcohol addict and latter as a good husband, he really brings the essence of fishing youths from our side- typical dress and the innocence. Its sadly true that many youths are addicted to alcohol and the elders do not know what to do except admit them in some hospitals, mostly hospitals run by nuns and priests in Tuticorin area. But only 2 out of 5 remains sober and leads healthy life. I have seen many youth running away from hospitals and readmitted as in this movie.

Typical meeting in church..

Nowadays the catholic church is not playing a big role in decision making as old days. Now people are separated by faith and there is no unity among us.As Samuthirakani says in this movie " We, the fishermen do not have unity among ourselves". Its very true.Most of the problems would have been solved and can be solved if we are united. But it does not look like that all the fishermen will unite and fight for their rights in near future.

Nandita Das ...

"poo" Ramu as Vishnu's father was awesome, he looks like one of us.As an angry father and latter as a loving father , he really varies his expression beautifully.Sunaina as Esther too , did her role to perfection.For me the most memorable character was of Samuthirakani, his dialogues are apt and essential for this story. Pandi, Thami Ramaih and Nandita Das did their role neatly.

Cinematography by Balasubramaniyam was excellent, he captured the beauty of sea and shore beautifully. Music by Ragunanthan was good.Lyrics by Vairamuthu also good specially "para para" and "Devan Magale:.

Overall not a great movie but a worth watching!