| Directed by | Sandeep Shyam |
|---|---|
| Written by | Sandeep Shyam |
| Based on | Romantic Thriller |
| Produced by | Kesevan |
| Starring | Ashok Selvan Janani Iyer Iswarya Menon |
| Cinematography | Shakthi Aravind |
| Music by | Jhanu Chanthar |
| Production company | K4 Kreations |
| Distributed by | SP Cinemas |
Gist of the Story
Hero battles against all odds to uncover the mysteries of his past and seek retribution for the injustice that befell the love of his life while innocent people fall victim to a crazed serial killer.
Plot
A string of killings in the Nilgiri Hills marks the start of Vezham. A serial killer is believed to be on the loose based on the killing pattern. Then, for no apparent reason, we switch to a love song with the primary couple, Ashok (Ashok Selvan) and Leena (Iswarya Menon), who enjoy some tender moments in the misty hills. They come under attack as they return through the woods. Ashok, the sole survivor of the attack, is still dealing with the stress of it five years after this horrifying tragedy. Finding the murderer is his only goal in life. His voice is the only indicator he has! Can he identify the murderers from the remaining details?
Performance
In Vezham, Ashok Selvan gave it his all, and his multifaceted character is worth watching. Other than acting as a springboard into the flashback, Janani’s character rarely adds anything new to the conversation. The Maarum Uravae song in particular brings to mind her Thegidi chemistry with Ashok Selvan. Iswarya receives a better deal, though, and the actor gives a strong performance. Ashok Selvan and Iswarya’s romance scenes are well-done. The remainder of the cast isn’t that interesting.
Direction/Technical Side
The first half of the movie is all about romance and character introductions, but the second half has a lot of twists. No. Multiple spins towards the end resulted in some applause, but would have landed better if executed more deftly. Sandeep Shyam’s attempt at a different kind of shoot Kudos to you. Shakti Aravind’s camera work is good. Background music by Jhanu Chanter enhances progression. The song is also decent. Editing could have been sharper and much better. The main drawback is the antagonist, which doesn’t have much to do with it.
Verdict; Vezham is a slow-burning thriller that picks up steam in the second half and has a few twists and turns that are only occasionally entertaining. Keep an eye out for Ashok Selvan’s Interesting Performance.