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Mammootty, Parvathi, Saritha, and Thilakan in Thaniyavartanam (1987)

Review by WorldMovie99

Thaniyavartanam

10/10

A study of human superstitions. Recommended !

This film should top the list of all Indian masterpieces. It deserves a pinnacle point among them. 8.8 is still an insult. It should be at 9.3 considering the quality of finest films like The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather I. It already won National Award but in 2024 it deserves a resurrection not only in India but also for the world community. Such is the weight of this film that it has the power to shake the core of your heart irrespective of your nationality or status.

Self versus the World is the true war going on everywhere in practical scenario, atleast for an intellectual, if not for others. This film brings out that issue to the silver screen. But the twist is that self is shown weak in it which lead to the victory of the world. The film inspires us to think that the world is designed beautifully with terrible ugliness at heart. It's as if the beauty of the world and its serenity could easily turn reasonable minds to come to most perverted decisions ever. How the peaceful united family shatters in most heart breaking manner is the film's storyline in a nutshell. It will make you think for life. It's a strong recommendation to all from me. A worth watching film by all standards.

The world by nature is unenlightening, blind in spirit and logic. And that's the way how the world works. But also the world is big enough to convince you that you are crazy and you should turn your ways towards it. A slight mistake is seen as potential opportunity and people chooses the sacrificial goat. I will keep the story undisclosed because you must watch it to realise the value of the film. It's a beautifully narrated film with realistic plots without any sorts of sex and violence, that heightens Indian film standards. An equal contender for film like The Godfather is by no means an exaggeration. Truly, a great film.

The narratives are serene paced, all the characters are astonishingly real, BGM is divine feeling Indian classical tunes. Nothing to say more lest when solid casts like Mammoty and Thilakan work together. An extra thumbs up for the script writer who brilliantly placed the plots one after another. The internal emotions are all suggested with flawless acting and masterful direction, with subplots unfolding on the surface. This makes the film a multi layered experience. Don't miss it.

Lastly it's a film where human superstitions are studied in detail. All crew worked beautifully to bring out this masterpiece. A film that visions human psychology, social dynamics and negative side of religion in crystal clear manner. But the film holds the message of pessimism. So be strong prior watching it. It's a definite 100 on a scale of 100. Hats off to Sibi Malayil for this epic.
  • WorldMovie99
  • Mar 4, 2023

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