Abhinav Subramaniam of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Sorgavaasal works as it isn't trying to make grand statements but instead, focuses on its characters caught in a place they can't escape.Read at source
Film · 2024 · Tamil · Musical
Sorgavaasal
Sorgavaasal
Following a prison riot at Madras Central Prison, the Tamil Nadu Minister, Mayilvaganam, establishes an enquiry commission under retired Justice Ismail. The commission begins its investigation into the events leading up to the riot. Kattabomman, a prison employee with 30 years of service, initiates the narrative by recounting the story of Sigamani "Siga", a notorious gangster who, despite being incarcerated, controls the prison and the city through his wealth and influence. Tiger Mani, Siga's trusted aide, who struggles with anger issues, is also an inmate at the prison. Kendrick, a reformed man and former juvenile drug dealer, has embraced spirituality and now propagates the teachings of Jesus, earning the affection of his fellow inmates. Upon his urge and the advice of Seelan, an educated Sri Lankan Tamil refugee, Siga and his associates relinquish their sinful ways, accept Christianity, and Siga ultimately undergoes baptism. Parthiban "Parthi", a new inmate, is falsely accused of murdering former IAS officer Shanmugam. Ismail, sensing a miscarriage of justice, investigates Parthi's fiancé Revathy, who provides insight into Parthi's life.
- Director
- Sidharth Vishwanath
- Release
- 27 Dec 2024
- Run time
- 135 min
- Language
- Tamil
Reviews
Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.
Mixed
Across 8 available source-linked Indian-media reviews for Sorgavaasal, reception is mixed. The 6 scored reviews average 58/100.
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Anusha Sundar of OTTPlay gave the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Given the film borrowed from reality and had immense room for fictional play, Sorgavaasal becomes an underwhelming watch even with sporadic stretches of interesting niches."Read at source
Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "In this Virumaandi (2004) meets Vada Chennai (2018) narrative, it is the characters and their effective portrayal that ensures the film doesn't crash and burn in the tepid final act."Read at source
Bhuvanesh Chandar of The Hindu wrote "In the end, Sorgavaasal does not feel like a cohesive screenplay with a few flourishing scenes; you only see the potential, of what it could have been with a tighter storyline and some breathing space for the characters of this claustrophobic prison."Read at source
Janani K of India Today gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Sorgavaasal feels like a blend of Virumaandi and Vada Chennai.Read at source
Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News18 gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "All characters have a clear motive and an arc that is effectively realised.Read at source
Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times wrote "Sorgavaasal is a strong debut for Sidharth Vishwanath, whose talent is evident, but unfortunately, an underwhelming film."Read at source
Prashanth Vallavan of Cinema Express gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Sorgavaasal is only frustrating because we get a glimpse of what it could have been: A compelling prison drama.Read at source
Details
Technical specs
- Release date
- 27 Dec 2024
- Run time
- 135 min
- Language
- Tamil
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Sidharth Vishwanath
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