Irakal

Whatever the makers or people say, Joji is a clear cut remake/copy of this classic movie called Irakal.

The first scene at the hostel sets the tone and there is never a dull moment. A fantastic study on what goes through the mind of a violent man with killer instincts.

"Joji" made me watch this movie & I feel I have explored a gem of a movie. Not recommended for people with a faint heart; but people who love movies of all genres then it's a must watch or people who like darker movies.

Movie starts off with the protagonist pressing a compass into his index finger staring at the blood and the movie ends with the protagonist being shot dead by his own father and obvious with the blood all over.

The screenplay, DOP (Venu) & BGM needs a special mention. The cinematography is something top notch back in the days. Some of the shots (zoom in & out) are brilliant, especially the ones taken from Nirmala's house (protagonist's love interest). The BGM complemented the overall movie very well. And yes the director & the writer of this movie, K. G. George is a craftsman in the genre. The writing is brilliant & so is the direction.

The movie throws light on many aspects ranging from psychosis to lust.

This movie will make "Joji" look like a lite version or even overrated. The hallucinations scenes are something new back in 1985 for sure.

Overall the movie is a well-crafted masterpiece.

This is a psycho drama created by KG George with Ganesh Kumar being the uncanny central character.

The film is a landmark for being a study into the mind of an idle mind, exposed to corruption and moral depravity in the family, steadily gets pulled into a situation where it can't make out right from wrong. Likewise such a mind is then unable to judge where to draw the line and gets sucked invariably to extreme violence and do unspeakable things.

Ganesh plays the role to the hilt. Thilakan as the father who is both corrupt and powerful has a well written character too.

The film is must watch for people who indulge in wrongdoing. They should understand that life comes full circle. The immediate family, especially impressionable minds are watching and absorbing. Integrity is first learnt in the family; it starts with example. That's the key message the film drives home via it's tragic ending.

'Irakal' is a movie which portrays the 'Psychology of Violence'. This film is about Baby (Ganesh), who has Psychosis or Neurosis and the film is the in-depth exploration of his violence. Although, this film's first-half may be lagging for some viewers, the Background Music is suited to the mood of the film. The film is very engaging.

This film is a KG Brilliance with Detailed Screenplay and Impressive acting by Ganesh Kumar made the film chilling thriller. Thilakan and Srividya has also done their roles well.

This film may be lagging for some viewers. This movie can be watched by those who loves Movies well. 'Irakal' can be analysed from the sociological, psychological and philosophical levels in addition to the surface level of pure cinema. The one scene near Nirmala's house when the camera slowly zooms back from a close view of the house taking in more and more of the surroundings till it reveals the cold and menacing figure of Ganesh is the work of pure genius.

Irakal (Victims) is a brilliant tour de force of a film, taking us without ado into the mind and actions of a youth born with a silver spoon and grown up in reckless familial ecosystem where human vices are celebrated. It is a fascinating film, with the right amount of drama and thrills, which are only accentuated by the clever use of stunning music and effortless rustic cast performances. A must-watch.