Movies/Meiyazhagan ✦

Tamil • 2024 • C. Prem Kumar • Netflix
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Meiyazhagan beautifully presents a heartfelt, soulful story with depth and sophistication. The content is profound, emotional, and depicts a plausible situation that metaphorically illustrates a broader perspective on relationships, humanity and psychology. Every layer showcases the clarity and beauty of the craft, from character development and storytelling to dialogue and musical composition.

Aravind Swami delivers his career-best performance, while Karthi demonstrates his growing potential. Several scenes stand out, like the marriage dinner conversation and the exchange at the dam, which are soulful, and immerse you in the narrative.

Govind Vasantha once again works wonders with the music. His talent for expressing melancholy shines through, and this time he enlists the "master of melancholy," Kamal Hassan, to lend his voice to the soundtrack.

The film is lengthy, and you'll notice the duration as the story unfolds in a limited space with extended conversations. However, the quality of writing keeps you engaged, leaving you hoping the experience won't end. It's wholesome and beautiful.