Renigunta review: First on Galatta
It all looks like the post-Subramaniapuram era of Kollywood is going to be the Golden age in the history of Tamil cinema in terms of a rapid growth in the number of realistic, sensible films being released at least occasionally in today’s ultra-modern sense of entertainment of the audiences in the midst of Hollywood magnum opuses!
Look at the array of films: Subramaniapuram, Saroja, Vaaranam Aayiram, Poo, Abhiyum Naanum, Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Naan Kadavul, TN 07 AL 4777, Yavarum Nalam, Pasanga, Naadodigal, Gnabagangal, Sindhanai Sei, Eeram, Unnaipol Oruvan etc. All these were highly acclaimed not just because they narrate fresh stories, but were so naturalistic that even an average cinemagoer can feel the intensity of human experiences; be it positive or negative.
Director Panneerselvam's latest Renigunta, made with newcomers including producer S.S. Chakravarthy’s son Johnny as hero, is one such best film with a great impact on the viewers. Once you come out the theatre, you would surely make yourselves believe that the “to live or not to live” episodes in Renigunta would never happen in your real life. So, go and watch Renigunta but not with your kids. (Renigunta is ‘A’ certified.)
