Indira Tamil Dubbed Movie - A Review
Indira is a 1995 Tamil drama film directed by Suhasini Maniratnam and starring Arvind Swamy and Anu Hasan in the lead roles. The film revolves around a group of villagers from Maranur, India, and their clash with a neighbouring village leader as their community begins to prosper. The film explores the themes of caste, class, and gender in rural India. The film's music was composed by A.R. Rahman and the cinematography was done by Santosh Sivan.
The film was dubbed and released in Hindi as Priyanka in 1996. The film received critical acclaim and won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including a Special Jury Award for the film itself. The film was also screened at the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India in 1996.
Plot
The film begins with Indira (Anu Hasan), a young woman from Maranur, returning to her village after completing her education in Delhi. She is welcomed by her father Thiyagu (Arvind Swamy), a progressive and respected village leader who has been working for the development and welfare of his community. Thiyagu has also been trying to end the feud between his village and the neighbouring village of Puthur, which is ruled by the tyrannical Kotamarayar (Radha Ravi). Kotamarayar is a casteist and corrupt landlord who oppresses his own people and exploits their resources.
Indira soon falls in love with Sethupathy (Nassar), a school teacher from Puthur who shares her ideals and values. However, their relationship faces opposition from both sides, as Kotamarayar considers Sethupathy a traitor and Thiyagu fears losing his daughter to another village. Indira also faces resistance from some of the conservative elements in her own village, who are unhappy with her education, independence, and outspokenness.
Meanwhile, Thiyagu decides to contest in the upcoming elections against Kotamarayar, hoping to bring about a positive change in the region. He also plans to build a dam across the river that separates the two villages, which would provide irrigation and electricity to both sides. However, Kotamarayar sees this as a threat to his power and tries to sabotage Thiyagu's campaign and the dam project. He also plots to kill Sethupathy and Indira, who have secretly married each other.
The film culminates in a violent confrontation between the two villages, where Thiyagu and Indira are fatally wounded by Kotamarayar's men. Before dying, they manage to light up the fuse that detonates the explosives placed at the dam site, causing a massive flood that washes away Kotamarayar and his henchmen. The film ends with a voice-over by Indira, who says that she hopes that her sacrifice will bring peace and harmony to both villages.
Cast
- Radha Ravi as Kotamarayar
- Janagaraj as Kanakku Pillai
- P.L. Narayana as Rajamanickam
- Viji Chandrasekhar as Shanmugam's secret concubine
- T.V. Varadarajan as Government employee
- Crazy Venkatesh as Nallamuthu
- S. Lalitha as Indira's aunt
- Sempuli Jagan as Marimuthu
- Ravi Shankar as Pichaimuthu
- Singapore Manimaran as Villager
- Shobana as Pregnant woman
- Vishnu Kumaraswami as Younger Thiyagu
Music
The film's music was composed by A.R. Rahman, who collaborated with Suhasini Maniratnam for the first time. The film's soundtrack album consists of six songs, which were written by Vairamuthu. The songs were sung by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chithra, Hariharan, Sujatha Mohan, Unni Menon, and Anupama. The songs were well received by the audience and critics alike, and became popular hits. Some of the songs, such as "Nila Kaigirathu" and "Acham Acham Illai", are considered as classics by A.R. Rahman fans.
| "Thoda Thoda Malarndhadhenna" |
| S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sujatha Mohan |
| S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chithra |
| S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chithra |
| "Ini Achcham Achcham Illai" |
| S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chithra, Unni Menon |
| S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, K.S. Chithra |
Critical reception
The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, direction, music, and cinematography of the film. The film was also appreciated for its social message and realistic portrayal of rural India. The film was considered as a bold and brave attempt by Suhasini Maniratnam, who made her directorial debut with this film.
R.P.R of Kalki wrote that it is understood that Suhasini has a healthy way of thinking; whether she changes the fate of Tamil cinema or not, it will be favourable if she is not changed. S.R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu wrote that in certain scenes Anuradha Hassan does not look like a new find at all. Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote that Indira is a well-made film with a strong message and a commendable performance by the debutante Anuradha. Gautaman Bhaskaran of The Hindustan Times wrote that Indira is a powerful statement on casteism and gender discrimination in India. Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote that Indira is one of the finest films to come out of Tamil cinema in the 1990s.
Awards and nominations
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Special Jury Award - Indira (film)
- Best Cinematographer - Santosh Sivan
- Nominated - Best Film - Tamil - Indira (film)
- Nominated - Best Director - Tamil - Suhasini Maniratnam
- Nominated - Best Actor - Tamil - Arvind Swamy
- Nominated - Best Actress - Tamil - Anu Hasan
- Nominated - Best Music Director - Tamil - A.R. Rahman
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Legacy
The film has been regarded as one of the best films of Suhasini Maniratnam, who is known for her versatile roles as an actress, writer, and director. The film has also been praised for its technical excellence, especially the cinematography by Santosh Sivan, who captured the beauty and the harshness of the rural landscape. The film's music by A.R. Rahman has also been lauded for its fusion of folk and classical elements, and its lyrical quality. The film's songs have become evergreen hits and are still played on various occasions.
The film has also been influential in inspiring other filmmakers and actors to explore the issues of caste, class, and gender in rural India. The film has been compared to other films that deal with similar themes, such as Lagaan (2001), Swades (2004), Peepli Live (2010), and Sairat (2016). The film has also been remade in other languages, such as Kannada as Thayi Illada Thavaru (1995) and Telugu as Priyanka (1996).
The film has also been recognized for its social impact and relevance, especially in the context of the ongoing farmers' protests in India. The film's depiction of the struggles and aspirations of the rural people, and their resistance against the oppressive forces, has resonated with many viewers and activists. The film's climax scene, where Indira and Thiyagu sacrifice their lives to bring water and electricity to their villages, has been seen as a symbol of courage and hope. The film's dialogues, such as "Acham Acham Illai" (There is no fear) and "Ini Achcham Achcham Illai" (There is no fear anymore), have also become popular slogans among the protesters.
References
- Indira (film) - Wikipedia
- Indira: A movie that was ahead of its time - The Hindu
- Indira: Suhasini Maniratnams directorial debut is a story that needs to be told today - Film Companion
- Indira: A.R. Rahmans underrated gem - The Hindu
- Indira: How Suhasini Maniratnams film became a rallying cry for farmers protests - The News Minute
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