Director:Arun Matheswaran
Cast:Dhanush, Priyanka Mohan, Shivarajkumar, Sundeep Kishan, Elango Kumaravel
Set in pre-Independence India during British rule, a film about a man who is disregarded in his village for his actions. How he becomes their saviour is explored in the film.
Easan (Dhanush) and his mother, along with other villagers, are victims of oppression. The local king imposes rules on them and also on the instruction from the Britishers. The people in the village are never allowed to step into the village temple which they built. One day, the arrival of his brother Sengolan (Shiva Rajkumar) in the village for the local festival, results in the death of his mother.
He joins British army, gets rechristened as Miller. His first assignment involves charging at a group of freedom fighters who are involved in a non-violent protest. A dejected Miller decides to go back to his village, where he gets shooed away. His friends reveal that his brother Sengolan was amongst the freedom fighters. Miller is distraught and goes on to lead a nomadic life. Months later, he is discovered by a dacoit gang headed by Kannaya (Elango Kumaravel). How Miller realises the bigger purpose of his life and fights against oppression is the story.
When it comes to performances, it is a Dhanush film all the way. His ability to hold the audience’s attention is well-known and he doesn’t disappoint as Issa aka Captain Miller. The actor has lived the role.
Shiva Rajkumar delivers an arresting performance, proves why he is one of the biggest superstars in Kannada cinema. Another brilliant performance comes from Nivedhitha Sathish. Priyanka Arulmohan, as a freedom fighter-doctor, is impressive in the lesser screen time she had. Elango Kumaravel, Sundeep Kishan, and the supporting actors ably helped the director mount his vision.
A Pongal treat for Dhanush fans and all film buffs.
