The 10-year-old granddaughter of a grandmother from a hill tribe in Kodaikanal endures a great deal of suffering after being raped by three young people from politically powerful families. Sadly, the officer who takes the case on collaborates with the offenders. The grandma is enraged by this and when the officer begs her to drop the complaint, she retaliates by hitting the officer. She and her granddaughter run for their lives since she has no other choice. The two make their getaway and board the Anbu bus, which travels from Kodaikanal to Dindigul. Can the diverse group of bus passengers, despite political interference, bring justice to the indigenous woman and her defenseless granddaughter?
Kovai Sarala, a well-known performer known for her comedic roles in a number of movies, is cast in an unconventional role in Sembi and once again demonstrates her acting prowess. It is incredibly significant that Veerathaayi appears on screen rather than comedienne Sarala. Her appearance, including her color and demeanor, has all been strangely altered
Impressive Ashwin Kumar is giving a lot more polished portrayal than he did in his acting debut. His work is excellent, and his character is strong enough. Nila, a young actor, also excels in her part. Thanks to their performances, Kovai Sarala and the child have a particularly strong chemistry.
We all know what to anticipate in Prabu Solomon’s works by this point because he has established a strong brand for himself as a filmmaker. Previous films by Prabhu have highlighted tribal and forest-dwelling populations. The creators of Sembi briefly discuss the politicalization of sexual abuse and how it does little to help the victims. Prabu Solomon narrates the circumstances surrounding the young girl in Sembi’s first half in a way that is incredibly upsetting to witness.
The lightheartedness that was always there in his movies to some level is completely lacking in this one, and the only thing that keeps the first half moving is Kovai Sarala’s performance. There are a few strong periods in the second half, but it could have been done in a way that works better for its own reason. Sembi is unquestionably a sincere endeavor because the director was able to make us experience the suffering of the main characters. Concerning the drawbacks, the Sembi movie’s songs didn’t resonate as strongly as it did in past Prabhu Solomon films.
Sembi is without a doubt an honest effort because the director was able to make us feel the main characters’ agony. The film deals organically with a number of important problems while also addressing a delicate subject. The designers of Sembi briefly examine the politicalization of sexual assault and how it doesn’t do anything to aid the victims. Sembi’s only flaw is its slow screenplay, which causes some sequences to drag. An average Outing from Prabhu Solomon