Swasika, who becomes a widow at a young age, wishes to remarry when her sons are in their first year of college. When she shares her desire with her elder son Ajay Dhishan, he strongly opposes it, leaving her deeply shocked.
Four years later, Ajay Dhishan comes to respect his mother’s wish and decides to arrange her remarriage. His brother also supports the decision, and together they try to help their mother remarry. However, their relatives and villagers oppose the move. Whether they succeed in overcoming this opposition and arrange their mother’s remarriage forms the crux of the story.
Director Sasi has created a powerful film that challenges the social structures which continue to obstruct women from fulfilling their rightful desires even in today’s world. Based on a true incident, the film delivers a strong message to a society that still remains trapped in outdated thinking.
Swasika, who plays the lead character Selvi, brilliantly portrays the emotional struggles of her role. Whether expressing her desire for remarriage, reacting to her son’s opposition, grieving over the possibility of being separated from her children, or sharing her loneliness with a ceiling fan, she carries the entire film with her heartfelt performance.
Vijay Antony, appearing in a special role, adds significant value to the film. Although his character has limited screen time, a few impactful dialogues ensure that his presence is noticed.
Ajay Dhishan, Sakthi, Padini Kumar, Kavya Anil, Karunas, Lijomol, Balaji Sakthivel, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Jenson Divakar, Bags, and Vinodhini have all performed their respective roles effectively.
Cinematographer S.P. Dharshan Kirlosh presents the story and characters with realism and authenticity.
Balaji Sriram’s background score breathes life into both the scenes and the characters.
Harish Yuvaraj’s crisp editing and art director V. Sasikumar’s work add strength to the film.
Although the story is based on a true incident, director Sasi has handled it in an engaging cinematic manner. Through the screenplay and scenes, he effectively encourages even those who oppose remarriages involving older individuals with grown-up children to reconsider their views.
While the first half feels somewhat slow due to its emotional tone and lengthy dialogues, the second half makes up for it with powerful performances and a climactic sequence handled with a touch of humor, making audiences overlook the film’s shortcomings.
