Vaagai Sooda Vaa

I am not a lover of movies and i don't like to watch much movies. But 'vaagai sooda vaa' movie is awesome and i just fallen in love with it..i regret that i missed such a wonderful movie for such a long time. Hats off to the director, really excellent. One of the best ..best of bests.. quality village oriented movie i have ever watched. Songs add more beauty..such a wonderful composition. Sara sara sara kathu song.. excellent..i really love that song. Each n every bit of that song is really amazing..cute romantic comedy movie ! And for village movies lovers..yes this movie is extremely good. Background music..is again awesome. Waiting to watch such excellent movies .

One of the greatest movie in KOLLYWOOD. Superb cinematography and as well as a great Acting. Vimal proved that he is a veteran actor by this movie. Really a heart touching film by director Sarkunam. After "kalavani" a great come back for this spectaculars director and actor. Actress Iniya performed very well and she lightened up the film by her tremendous performance. A must watch film. As well as the background music is superb and this is a great performance that ever made by a debut except Sir. A.R.Rahman. Great job by Vimal, Sarkunam, Ghibran and Vairamuthu. India is in a need of these kind of films. This might be the greatest time to avoid Masala movies. Fianancial problem is the main problem for these kind of films. Usually these kind of films be a Blockbuster Bomb or an average hit. I don't know why people refuse best movies like this. If this happen again and again no one can stop Kollywood being label as "Much Worst Film industry in the world".

In his very first film Kalavani, director Sarkunam proved that he is a film maker with a potential. And in Vaagai Sooda Vaa, he continues to reiterate this fact as he narrates his tale adhering to a rural milieu set in 1966.

Vaagai Sooda Vaa is a tribute to teachers and tells the story of young man who is trained to teach and waiting for a government job which in those days was a highly revered commodity. The incidents that unfold when he comes to a village involved in making bricks and the shape that his dreams take on, become the base on which Sarkunam builds his story.

Vaagai Sooda Vaa works big time due to the brilliant detailing of Sarkunam and team, art director Seenu, cinematographer Om Prakash and music director Ghibran.

Sarkunam's research is evident in the numerous articles of 1966 from the transistor, its announcements, the alum used during shaving to the bar soap being cut by thread. And he has also brought out the traditions of people living in that period through the 'oppari' and the customs during a death ceremony. Sarkunam's eye for perfection is palpable when Vimal walks with a limp after he is attacked although his limp does not form part of the core of the sequence at all.

Credible characters and a fairly good screenplay are the positive components of VSV. In the performance department, debutante Iniya is a worthy find and cruises through emotions. The scene where she breaks into a pompous jig in front of Vimal's hut and where she expresses her disappointment on knowing Vimal's intentions speak about the girl's potential. Of course, her body language in a few instances is contemporary which could have been avoided.

Vaagai Sooda Vaa offers a poignant and realistic glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of education in rural India. Vasanthabalan's direction is sensitive and nuanced, capturing the complexities of a community grappling with poverty, tradition, and the desire for a better future. The film's strength lies in its authentic portrayal of rural life, the nuanced performances of the cast, and its exploration of the transformative power of education. It's not just a feel-good story; it's a film that confronts difficult realities while offering a message of hope and resilience. Vaagai Sooda Vaa is a must-watch for those who appreciate cinema that tackles social issues with honesty and compassion.

Vaagai Sooda Vaa(U)---------------Rating: 5/5

It is romantically documentary film.... songs and music were up-to a new standard.... children cast was awesome and movie theme was great as sandy village... It is an enjoyable flick which ends with an message....

ALL must watch movie.... i missed this for a long....now i got time to watch.....

Vimal was sent by his father to do social service in a village. But later, he gets a good job.

The highlight of the movie is Gibran's musical score. The songs are tuned differently and strike a chord with the listeners. Cinematography adds strength to the story. Omprakash's lens has captured the dry lands of Pudukottai at its best.

On the flip side, a docu-feel and slow unfolding of events may mar the proceedings. However it is a good attempt indeed.