New Delhi: Ever since the trailer for the Tamil film Kannagi was released, there has been a lot of good discussion about it on social media. The story follows four women, each at a different point in their life, as they fight against the societal and male-dominated oppressions they encounter. The film Kannagi, which tells the inspiring tale of four women who, after facing tyranny, manage to break free and live normal lives, had its theatrical debut on December 15.
பிறப்புறுப்பு. எல்லாம் பிறப்புறுப்பு!#கண்ணகி #Kannagi pic.twitter.com/8C81oyUdpx
— Gurubaai (@ItsGurubaai) December 12, 2023
Plot
In the story, Kalai, a young woman in her twenties, meets potential suitors at her mother’s conservative recommendation. Because her mother wants her daughter Kalai to have a nice life, she rejects all the men who want to marry her.
A married lady named Nethra is now engaged in a contentious divorce battle. To get out of her marriage, her in-laws and husband have accused her of being infertile. During the legal proceedings, she comes to believe in marriage and discovers the truth.
Nadhi is a free-spirited individual who rejects the institution of marriage. She aspires to be among others and is shown as a strong feminist.
At long last, we see Geetha, who is attempting to abort her pregnancy. These ladies and their struggle are the protagonists of the narrative.
Review
The filmmaker Yashwanth Kishore deserves praise for his goal of creating a feminist film that empowers its audience. But Kannagi demonstrates that not all films with strong ideas have good scripts.
#Kannagi Review: Keerthi Pandian, Ammu Abhirami’s film is a convoluted mess, writes @JananiKumar92 https://t.co/A9FTNlC3Ix
— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) December 14, 2023
The script by Kannagi does not break up these tales into individual parts but rather weaves them across different lives. If you don’t take the time to get to know each of these characters, you could find this baffling at first.
There don’t seem to be many compelling subplots. The camera work and the film’s tone are inconsistent. Although there are some stunning shots, the cinematography could have used some polish.
“The film tries to talk about the feminine energy and problems that haunt women but the superficialness of it all ends up making us feel we are looking at a poster for feminism rather than a feminist film,” writes @anusha16_ in her #Kannagi reviewhttps://t.co/ijHzHndBba
— Cinema Express (@XpressCinema) December 15, 2023
Vidya Pradeep and Shalini Zoya should have layered their performances further, but Ammu Abhirami gives a good effort and Keerthi Pandian nails a few key sequences. Mounica nicely borrows an obnoxious mother figure for this picture. Keerthi Pandian gives a strong performance despite having little screen time.
Proper attribution and good praise must be given to the composer and their overall music and scores.
Overall, the way the four tales in Kannagi come together in the end was a letdown. The way it is done can muddle things up for the viewers.
#Kannagi ! Gets Highly Positive Soulful Reviews From Audience !#KannagiNowInCinemas ! @iKeerthiPandian ! @Ammu_Abhirami !#CineTimee !
pic.twitter.com/Tj8ZZnfdX5— Cine Time (@CineTimee) December 16, 2023
#Kannagi Kalai Nethra Nathi Geetha ♥️
Direction : Yashwanth Kishore ( DEBUT )
Music : Shaan Rahman ( MINNAL MURALI )
Cast : Keerthi Pandian – Ammu Abirami – Vidya – Shaalin ZoyaThe Story Of Four Women’s Whose Lives Are Judged By Society 💙 GOOD REVIEWS
In Cinemas Tomorrow🏆 pic.twitter.com/GXlIhWxQlF
— Madhavan (@Madhavan_2412) December 14, 2023
Good Reviews for #Kannagi pic.twitter.com/zByTQyqlWS
— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) December 16, 2023
#Kannagi review: While the film is heartening and relatable to many, the makers could have focussed more on their interpersonal dynamics and maybe even trimmed a character to make the tales more interesting, writes @srinivasjam https://t.co/TY8jysWTds
— The Hindu Cinema (@TheHinduCinema) December 15, 2023
