<p>Spotlighting on trials and tribulations and pitiable plight of fishing fraternity, national award winning director Tehmerku Paruvakatru’s Neer Paravi (Water Bird) turns out into touching and soulful outing for as a realistic tale told with enriching entertainment. <br /><br />Thenmerku in a delectable manner brings out the struggles and sorrows, dreams and aspirations of the community who live a hardy existence facing harsh elements of nature and impoverishment. <br /><br />What complements further Thenmerku’s poignant portrayal is the exquisite and evocative cinemaphotography by N Balasubramaniyam which captures the azure sea in all its pristine glory and art director V Selvakumar adding lustre with his erudite craftsmanship. </p>.<p>However, the film is tad slow paced and meandering at times teasing one’s patience while its climax is cliched and contrived going against its otherwise overall laudable attempt. <br /><br />Thenmerku weaves a wondorous tragic romantic tale focuses on Arulappaswamy aka Arul a good-for-nothing wastrel and habitual drunkard. His vagabond ways are a disappointment and embrassement for his toiling, godfearing patents — Loudraswamy and Mary as also local padre and boatman Udhuman Gani. </p>.<p>The lad, falls for the elfin charms of Esther, an orphan being looked after by benign Sister Benita. <br /><br />With cupid striking, the beau seeks to turn a new leaf and despite his kinsmen not keen on his venturing into rough seas, the determined lad on reform path, buys a boat, weds his woman and even as things turn blissful, destiny wills otherwise. <br /><br />If first half delves on Arul’s drunken state, the second half, focuses on Arul’s forays to turn a new leaf and what a Sisyphean struggle it is to do so.<br /><br /> Writer Jayamohan’s pithy dialogues perk up proceedings as they bring out in succinct details the symbiotic relationship between the sea and various denizens, whose Christian life revolves around their pastor. </p>.<p>On acting front, Vishnu speaks with his expressing eyes with minimalistic dialogue while Sunaina too comes up with a measured, matching performance acting as perfect foil. Seasoned veterans like Nandita Das (in a non-descript role), Saranya, et al show their class and true mettle. The film’s music is a huge let down. In sum, Neer Paravai comes as a pleasant autumn breeze and must-see watch even for the discerning. Bravo!<br /></p>
<p>Spotlighting on trials and tribulations and pitiable plight of fishing fraternity, national award winning director Tehmerku Paruvakatru’s Neer Paravi (Water Bird) turns out into touching and soulful outing for as a realistic tale told with enriching entertainment. <br /><br />Thenmerku in a delectable manner brings out the struggles and sorrows, dreams and aspirations of the community who live a hardy existence facing harsh elements of nature and impoverishment. <br /><br />What complements further Thenmerku’s poignant portrayal is the exquisite and evocative cinemaphotography by N Balasubramaniyam which captures the azure sea in all its pristine glory and art director V Selvakumar adding lustre with his erudite craftsmanship. </p>.<p>However, the film is tad slow paced and meandering at times teasing one’s patience while its climax is cliched and contrived going against its otherwise overall laudable attempt. <br /><br />Thenmerku weaves a wondorous tragic romantic tale focuses on Arulappaswamy aka Arul a good-for-nothing wastrel and habitual drunkard. His vagabond ways are a disappointment and embrassement for his toiling, godfearing patents — Loudraswamy and Mary as also local padre and boatman Udhuman Gani. </p>.<p>The lad, falls for the elfin charms of Esther, an orphan being looked after by benign Sister Benita. <br /><br />With cupid striking, the beau seeks to turn a new leaf and despite his kinsmen not keen on his venturing into rough seas, the determined lad on reform path, buys a boat, weds his woman and even as things turn blissful, destiny wills otherwise. <br /><br />If first half delves on Arul’s drunken state, the second half, focuses on Arul’s forays to turn a new leaf and what a Sisyphean struggle it is to do so.<br /><br /> Writer Jayamohan’s pithy dialogues perk up proceedings as they bring out in succinct details the symbiotic relationship between the sea and various denizens, whose Christian life revolves around their pastor. </p>.<p>On acting front, Vishnu speaks with his expressing eyes with minimalistic dialogue while Sunaina too comes up with a measured, matching performance acting as perfect foil. Seasoned veterans like Nandita Das (in a non-descript role), Saranya, et al show their class and true mettle. The film’s music is a huge let down. In sum, Neer Paravai comes as a pleasant autumn breeze and must-see watch even for the discerning. Bravo!<br /></p>
