| Directed by | Vignesh Raja |
|---|---|
| Written by | Alfred Prakash Vignesh Raja |
| Starring | R. Sarathkumar Ashok Selvan Nikhila Vimal |
| Cinematography | Kalaiselvan Sivaji |
| Edited by | Sreejith Sarangm |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
| Production companies | Applause Entertainment E4 Experiments Eprius Studio |
Gist of the Story
To be successful in his very first assignment—teaming up with a harsh and reclusive senior cop to apprehend a serial killer on the loose—a timid-hearted rookie cop who excels academically must get tough and face his fears.
Detailed Plot
The story takes place in 2019. In Trichy, two women have both been brutally murdered. On his first day of employment, Prakash is given the case. Loganathan, who has a reputation for being harsh and unable to put up with fools, is his boss and reluctant mentor. Loganathan has reason to question Prakash’s intelligence, but as time goes on, the young man’s interest in books grows to match the veteran’s comprehension of the workings of the company. The two men, who have Veena with them to help, must work quickly. Shocking revelations come out of their research, but they were unaware that the proof they had obtained wasn’t sufficient. The two also come to the conclusion that the suspicious individual they have been pursuing for some time is not the true offender they are looking for. How will they solve the intriguing case?
Artistes’ Performances
The characters played by Sarath Kumar and Ashok Selvan are the movie’s strongest points. Ashok Selvan gives a subtle performance; he underplays most of the time, therefore it was good to see him step forward towards the conclusion. These are characteristics of a normal commercial movie. For Sarathkumar, who is tough but mercifully not loud, this is by far his strongest performance thus far. They are more like the two heroes in a dual-hero story, and they both strike the perfect balance between their personal and professional lives. Veena (Nikhila Vimal), an expert assistant, is the third corner in their group. Nikhila makes a good impression despite having a small part.
Direction / Technical Side
Por Thozhil is a crime thriller made by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with E4 Experiments and Eprius Studio. It is an ideal thriller that keeps the viewer guessing until the end and keeps them guessing until the very end. What makes “Por Thozhil” so effective is how the director doesn’t treat the viewer like an afterthought, but instead takes them along for the ride as the police try to catch the murderer. The author clearly has the audience in the palm of his hand as he introduces surprise twist after surprise twist, keeping the audience interested and invested right up to the bitter finish. Both serial killers’ backstories, like “Ratsasan,” are effective at demonstrating their motivations. The investigation’s progression doesn’t offer a novel experience, and some of the clichés are predictable. Despite this, the filmmakers take care to avoid including any scenes that would diverge from the main plot.
The makers’ straightforward strategy is what makes Por Thozhil so successful. There is no romance or acts of valor in this story. Vignesh simply sticks to Lokanathan, Prakash, and the current narrative. There is a significant revelation during the interval; else, the second half would have been unimpressive. However, the writer constantly strives to excite the audience and has been effective in doing so. Because of the cleverness of Alfred Prakash and Vignesh Raja’s screenplay, the film’s cinematography and editing are of the highest caliber. The technical parts are nice, and Sreejith Sarang’s editing is particularly good.
Verdict; Por Thozhil is a thriller that keeps the viewer guessing until the end. The director takes the viewer along for the ride as the police try to catch the murderer, and the author introduces surprise twists to keep the audience invested. Don’t Miss!