Visithiran Movie Review: RK Suresh shines in this faithful remake
It's certainly remake season in tamil cinema, as four malayalam films have made their way to our screens in tamil adaptations in the last three weeks. Visithiran, a rather faithful adaptation of the Joju George-starrer Joseph, is the most recent addition to this intriguing collection (2018). There are two types of remakes: one in which the fundamental plot is taken and changed to suit the sensitivities of the native audience, and the other in which the story is retold scene by scene. The latter category includes Visithiran, which is directed by M Padmakumar, who also directed the original.
Maayan (RK Suresh) is a retired police constable who has become a recluse since his daughter died. Even though he is getting older, his policing talents are still razor-sharp. Maayan, an expert in investigating crime scenes and cracking cases, is frequently called upon by the police department. His powers are demonstrated in a sequence in which he solves a double homicide case in record time. As Maayan is compelled to embark on another all-encompassing truth-seeking quest that constitutes the rest of the film, this establishes a firm basis for us to trust in him and his intuition.
RK Suresh's transformation from the vivacious Maayan to the austere Maayan is remarkable. suresh gives credibility to the role with his body language, wardrobe choices, and walk. The actor, who was previously known for his boisterous performances, gives a calm performance. While the actor's attempts are obvious, his performance only improves as the film goes. Poorna, Ilavarasu, and Bhagavathi Perumal provide excellent assistance for him. Despite her minimal screen time, poorna manages to leave an impression.
While a remake of a film like Joseph would have worked better if it had been modified to local sensibilities rather than a shot-by-shot reproduction, it does have its moments. However, some components, such as john Mahendran's dialogues, fail to express Maayan's grief and helplessness. The absence of punch or maturity in the dialogues in a film like Visithiran operates as a dampener of sorts. To give credit where credit is due, Visithiran avoids superfluous fillers and over-the-top moments in the name of 'appealing it.' It also communicates an essential lesson near the conclusion without going overboard with the drama. Overall, it appears to be a reasonable balance.
Maayan (RK Suresh) is a retired police constable who has become a recluse since his daughter died. Even though he is getting older, his policing talents are still razor-sharp. Maayan, an expert in investigating crime scenes and cracking cases, is frequently called upon by the police department. His powers are demonstrated in a sequence in which he solves a double homicide case in record time. As Maayan is compelled to embark on another all-encompassing truth-seeking quest that constitutes the rest of the film, this establishes a firm basis for us to trust in him and his intuition.
RK Suresh's transformation from the vivacious Maayan to the austere Maayan is remarkable. suresh gives credibility to the role with his body language, wardrobe choices, and walk. The actor, who was previously known for his boisterous performances, gives a calm performance. While the actor's attempts are obvious, his performance only improves as the film goes. Poorna, Ilavarasu, and Bhagavathi Perumal provide excellent assistance for him. Despite her minimal screen time, poorna manages to leave an impression.
While a remake of a film like Joseph would have worked better if it had been modified to local sensibilities rather than a shot-by-shot reproduction, it does have its moments. However, some components, such as john Mahendran's dialogues, fail to express Maayan's grief and helplessness. The absence of punch or maturity in the dialogues in a film like Visithiran operates as a dampener of sorts. To give credit where credit is due, Visithiran avoids superfluous fillers and over-the-top moments in the name of 'appealing it.' It also communicates an essential lesson near the conclusion without going overboard with the drama. Overall, it appears to be a reasonable balance.