‘Sujal: The Vortex’ review: A brilliant star cast makes this layered series more effective

There seems to be immense potential for drama in the narratives set against the backdrop of a neighborhood or small town. Filmmakers have done this time and time again in successful TV shows and movies – globally. It is a winning formula for the simple reason that the main arc of such stories Is The community through which we get a sense of the bigger picture that is trending. In Suzal: The VortexAn eight-episode series created by Pushkar and Gayatri, the main story arc is about a small-knit community.

A microcosm flourishes in this fictional town called Sambalur, where everyone knows Everyone. There is also a serious danger in knowing very a lot or knower very bit less – suzali Somewhere in the middle. At least three characters find this proximity to the community claustrophobic and want to move to a bigger city. And all three of them share a deep secret buried in their hearts. But Sakrai aka Chakravarti (an excellent Kathir) savors this knowledge – of knowing. very A lot about people and their behavior. It makes sense in their line of work. He is a police officer who is now in charge of a missing girl’s case. Shouldn’t this be a cakewalk? As Sakkarai digs deeper, he uncovers the edges of a city he didn’t know about. “I thought I knew them,” says Sakrai at one point. And that’s where Sakkarai’s character arc ends.

I haven’t watched a lot of TV shows in Tamil. But very rarely do you find a plot that is so intricately designed and rich in writing. suzali So densely packed with details that there’s hardly any margin for error or sluggish effort. Even the emotional payoff is a no-nonsense. Much of the credit for making the weighty material goes to Pushkar and Gayatri. The directors Bramma and Anuchan have also done a remarkable job of staying religiously committed to the written text.

In a way, you can argue that suzali what is sacred games was for Bollywood – how the two filmmakers came together to realize a complex piece of writing, although, yes, sacred games was more dense. It should not be an exaggeration for the word suzali As the best series to come in Tamil.

As discussed earlier, the main arc of suzali There is community study through which we get to see the personal arc and inner dynamism in Shanmugam (Parthipan), Regina Thomas (Shriya Reddy), Nandini (Aishwarya Rajesh) and Trilok Vadde (Harish Uthman). As the title suggests, the series is about the effects of Lehar when a young girl, Neela, goes missing on the first day of the Maya Kollai festival, which is celebrated to worship Goddess Angalamman.

The primary characters and primary conflicts are set up in the first episode by Bramma with a strong background score by Sam CS. Union leader Shanmugan staged a protest with the factory workers to ask for revision of the salary of his owner Trilok. On the other hand, Trilok bribes police officer Regina Thomas to make it work in his favor. Devotees and the whole city engaged in the preparation of Maya Coli Tiruvizha But the fireworks happen elsewhere. Two separate but interconnected incidents occur: Trilok’s factory catches on fire and Shanmugam’s daughter Neela goes missing.

build up to plot The first episode is great. Watch this: It’s the first day of the festival and the director has cut this upbeat atmosphere and festive mood with the introduction of a character, which is akin to how Vijay Sethupathi was introduced as Vedha in Pushkar Gayatri. signal. Vikram Vedha, The scene is a stunner, if you think about the resonance it leaves at the end. this character Is hero and Is Considered as a mythological figure. This is where his character arc ends.

that’s another thing suzali, Each character is fully realized with deep and conflicting emotions. And everyone The character is well rounded. it’s really a athisayam For a web series. There is not a single dull moment in the series; You think you’re one step ahead in the guessing game, but after a point, you put those thoughts aside and get more involved with it. To give you an example, a missing girl, a minivan and two different privileged families immediately remind you Drishyam, But you are wrong. turning point Till here Better.

Some people may find the tonal changes in episodes three and four a little too convenient. It worked for me and I was amazed at how Pushkar and Gayatri thought of it before sitting down to write – especially this subplot. Not that the series is not without flaws. Sometimes it normalizes the love of a young age which I did not like. A particular revelation about Shanmugam and Regina’s mini-arc required better writing. The series would have been complete even without this bit. Sakrai’s love track was a drag, although it makes logical sense Why? Lakshmi (Nivedita Satish). Whenever there is silence, which is rare, actors make up for it. And all of them are in good form here.

Religion and beliefs bind the narrative together. The creators don’t shy away from pointing out the hypocrisy either. For example, god-fearing men who worship gods and goddesses are depicted as hunters. A mother, who has joined a cult, is reminded of the supremacy of ‘superior’ deities and abandons her younger deities – this is why Kamal Haasan created virumandi in the first place. suzali It also throws light on the positive signs of devotion and its downfall. It never takes a side. Ritual sacrifice is questioned but not judged.

more than beliefs and customs, suzali It is associated with appearance, perception and deception. as we saw earlier Vikram VedhaPushkar and Gayatri, through the series, toy with audience perception How We see richly detailed setting and characters. They are always one step ahead of us. you’re never right about anyone suzali,

He may look like a stalker but he turned out to be intelligent. A privileged person may not be what we think they are capable of; A transgender man can have fun without engaging in prostitution, a Marxist can even take commissions for his own benefit, an innocent looking girl can plot murder. Consumption of alcohol may still be part of a custom. The devil, as they say, is in the details. But the devil is always the one we know.

suzali Maya is a tapestry of events that take place during the nine days of Kollai. On the last day of the festival, when the goddess is on her chariot, you see things clearly. This is a rare series where the sum and the parts are equally great.

Suzal: The VortexCurrently streaming on Amazon Prime Video