Siren Tamil Movie Review - A Mixed Bag
Thilagan is released on parole following a 14-year sentence. Thilagan, an ambulance driver before being granted parole, struggles to fit back into society. How do Thilagan's current actions after being released from prison relate to the reasons behind his lengthy incarceration?
In Siren, jayam Ravi's Thilagan, who served 14 years in prison for a crime he didn't even commit, is released on parole. New disputes and the rekindling of old rivalries follow his release. In the meantime, Thilagan's parole supervisor, Nandhini (Keerthy Suresh), begins to accuse Thilagan of being involved in the murders of a few powerful individuals.
The intriguing aspect of this relationship is that, upon the expiration of his parole, our protagonist must return to prison regardless of what transpires in the meantime, including whether or not he has killed anyone. The protagonist now has this intriguing touch, which the creators say helps create a bittersweet sense even in flashback scenes where jayam ravi is fully committed to his role as a public hero. One of Siren's advantages is the way the hero—an ambulance driver—is portrayed.
Ruben's editing is yet another clear advantage. The story of the movie is told in a nonlinear fashion. An otherwise simple narrative is elevated by the way the protagonist's past and current events are presented and intercut. The first time jayam ravi and his wife (Anupama Parameswaran) enter the home after getting married is blended in with the scene where he enters it for the first time in fourteen years.
Ruben's editing is yet another clear advantage. The story of the movie is told in a nonlinear fashion. An otherwise simple narrative is elevated by the way the protagonist's past and current events are presented and intercut. The first time jayam ravi and his wife (Anupama Parameswaran) enter the home after getting married is blended in with the scene where he enters it for the first time in fourteen years.
Similar to this, scenes of the protagonist meeting his daughter after her birth are inserted with footage of him visiting her when he is freed on parole. These are only a handful of the elements in Siren that demonstrate how seriously this film is taken. In the movie, even seemingly meaningless scenes—such as a bunch of lads bugging a girl and a lady looking for a missing person—have a purpose.
Naturally, it should also be mentioned that there are several instances of obviously convenient writing, particularly in the latter stages. In this movie, events just happen in a way that advances the plot. For example, Thilagan can hear her talking to her friends from a mile away while his daughter is being teased by some males in a public place.
Naturally, it should also be mentioned that there are several instances of obviously convenient writing, particularly in the latter stages. In this movie, events just happen in a way that advances the plot. For example, Thilagan can hear her talking to her friends from a mile away while his daughter is being teased by some males in a public place.
The sequence of events and their ultimate resolution are not problematic. The problem, instead, is with the way these scenes are built up; they are less of a literary device and more of a convenience. Songs by gv prakash Kumar are far more effective than his background soundtrack. The yogi babu comedy track's background music makes an absurd attempt to emphasise the humour.
Keerthy's Nandhini often asserts in the initial part of Siren that she hasn't murdered anyone. The character that repeats the same phrase in the second half is jayam Ravi's Thilagan. However, Nandhini doesn't develop into a fully realised character, whereas the latter receives a more nuanced portrayal. Although she is powerful and captivating, the way she is portrayed makes her seem quite one-dimensional.
Regarding the cast, the movie doesn't have any standouts or prominent actors. Every performance is utterly forgettable. Scenes such as "There are two angels in a man's life, one who is born for him and another who is born to him" demonstrate Siren's tendency towards a little dramatic tone with intensely felt emotions. For those who enjoy certain aspects in a movie, the movie will appeal, but not for others.
Overall, A Mixed Bag!
Ratings: ⭐⭐✩