Amaran Review

 

Rajkumar Periyasamy’s "Amaran" brings Major Mukund Varadarajan’s story to the big screen, paying tribute to the bravery of an officer who sacrificed his life in an operation. With Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi in lead roles, along with Rahul Bose and Bhuvan Arora, the film attempts to capture the spirit of heroism while staying true to real life events. Although it mostly succeeds there are aspects that hold it back.

I was Skeptical about Sivakarthikeyan’s casting considering his background in lighter, comic, love roles. However he delivers a performance that shows a new side of his acting abilities. He manages to pull the character of a soldier with a sincerity that feels fresh. Sai Pallavi’s character on the other hand comes across as slightly overdone in her emotional expressions. If this is an accurate reflection of Indhu’s character in reality, then her portrayal is justified otherwise it feels a bit overdone on the screen.

One of the highlights is GV Prakash’s music, which lifts the emotional moments with subtle but well timed background scores. The music complements the intensity of the story bringing out both the tension and the emotion. His contribution both in songs and score is one of the film’s strong points. The cinematography is another positive, especially in capturing the landscapes and atmosphere of the army’s operations. The Kashmir scenes are visually impressive and even the CGI is neatly done enhancing rather than detracting from the action.

The film’s pacing is where it stumbles slightly. Being a true story, it needs to maintain authenticity, yet certain parts feel prolonged especially scenes that focus on minute details of Terrorist, Army and Love portions. These moments while aiming for depth sometimes felt unnecessarily stretched in places. A few scenes also felt a little dramatic for a Biopic.

Yes I understand that this is Major Mukund’s story but still there is a noticeable lack of attention given to the other soldiers who were part of his unit. The film misses to show the shared sacrifices of Mukund’s comrades which could have added a layer to the story. Acknowledging their bravery alongside his would have offered a more balanced tribute to the collective courage displayed on the battlefield.

"Amaran" makes a strong impact in terms of emotions with some moments leaving a lasting impression. This film is likely to resonate with audiences who appreciate stories of courage and sacrifice, though some may find the storytelling style a bit heavy. Overall, A decent watch.

Rating: 6/10⭐️