Kaaka Muttai - Know the reality

Kollywood audiences are not so familiar with films coming to the cinemas with the 'award winner' tagline and when the low-budget children film Kaaka Muttai enters the arena it gathers attention without promotions. Having said that, reviewing the film that has already won the 'National Film Award for Best Children's Film' might look a bit out of place and unnecessary. 

Storyline

A tale of two children from a poor background wishes to get their hands on a pizza from a newly opened outlet making money by their own ways. The struggle of a slum family, political game-play, media thirst and more.

Cast & Crew   

Manikandan's screenplay in bringing out multiple aspects of poverty and how it affects the mentality of children deserves much appreciation. There is simply too much reality in each frame and the way each character was penned was the other major positive. The role of Ramesh Thilak, Babu Antony as Pizza shop owner, the old (age) friend, the grandmother, there is so much in this narration that makes us get bonded with it. 

Then there is G.V.Prakash Kumar's music. One may call it a bit unfair on him as the composer has not won any top honors for his contribution for his work in this. And we may not notice the power of lyrics in the tracks when the scenes make your imaginations run wild on what change the society needs to adapt so that their lifestyle. The background score and lyrics are of high quality. 

It takes immense guts to do a role of a mother, especially when you are trying to get a significant foothold in the industry as a leading actress. Three cheers for Aishwarya Rajesh for the character she has pulled off with excellence. Watch out for Simbu's cameo, especially the conversation in the end with a reporter. 

The harsh reality of the poor children and their innocence in falling prey for commercial tactics and lack of facilities offering wisdom and knowledge only provokes us to question why there no remedy even after so many years of independence. 

Perhaps the initial 10-15 minutes may be necessary for you to settle in with the pace of the movie. It could not be avoided, other than that the late Kishore's editing is perfect for the plot. 

Bottomline

Not just a children's film, there is a plenty in this and could well be classified as a classic.

Marks - 9.5/10

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