Thalaimai Seyalagam

With eight episodes of 30 minutes each, Thalaimai Seyalagam starts as a crafty thriller that is intriguing in bits, thanks to its cast, who keep you invested in the flow of events, often promising to get better and bigger. But as the story progresses, the canvas gets too sketchy and dramatised. This not only limits the viewer's imagination but allows little scope for you to associate with the character's angst or concerns. The police investigation and court proceeding sequences are equally gullible, not just disappointing but also disqualifying the effort of the lead actors like Shriya and the supporting cast of Santhana Bharathi and Y G Mahendran. Then there are characters like Adithya Menon, who end up ruining your viewing pleasure with unnecessary show-off and commentary. The social message, which is delayed, is too obvious and rushed in its impact.