Amaram Movie Review:

Directed by Thiru Arul Krishna, Amaram stars Tejesh Rajan, Aira Agarwal, George Maryan, Sai Dheena, Nagi Needu, Kalki Rajan, Harish Peradi and others. Featuring mostly fresh faces and made on a relatively small budget, the film is the kind of attempt that deserves attention for its ambition and execution.

Set against the backdrop of the Eastern Ghats, Amaram follows a protagonist who survives by committing crimes such as robbery and murder for himself and his community, who have little means of livelihood. At one point, he kills Suresh Menon, the father of Aira Agarwal's character. Though he has committed several crimes in the past without facing consequences, this particular act brings someone determined to track him down.

Aira sets out to find the man responsible for her father's death and kill him. However, circumstances take an unexpected turn, and Tejesh's character finds himself in a situation where he has to protect her. From there, the two embark on an unlikely journey together, each trying to save the other while being pursued by a dangerous group. Where this journey eventually leads them forms the crux of Amaram.

As a newcomer, Tejesh Rajan manages to surprise us with his performance in several sequences. He has also put in considerable effort in the action portions, and his screen presence is promising. With the right choice of scripts, he has the potential to carve out a space for himself.

Aira Agarwal delivers a convincing performance as the female lead, carrying her character effectively throughout the film. George Maryan, as Mama Mozart, delivers a performance that is capable of moving the audience. Sai Dheena, despite having shades of villainy in his character, makes an impression with his portrayal. Nagi Needu, Kalki Rajan and Harish Peradi are all used effectively without being overdone.

Director Thiru Arul Krishna keeps the screenplay engaging and manages to create confidence in the film during the first half itself. The second half, however, could have benefited from tighter editing, particularly in terms of the song placements and the overall runtime.

Mickey J Meyer’s songs are enjoyable, but their placement occasionally slows down a film that otherwise moves at a brisk pace. His background score, on the other hand, is impressive and adds considerable impact to the proceedings.

Bharath Kumar’s cinematography deserves mention for capturing the film’s terrain effectively. Sree Ram’s editing is another strong point, keeping many portions sharp and engaging. Miracle Michael’s stunt choreography is one of the film’s highlights and makes us curious to see more of his work.

Overall, Amaram proves that a film does not necessarily need established stars to make an impact. With fresh faces, a reasonably strong story and an engaging screenplay, Thiru Arul Krishna has attempted to deliver a film that stands on its own merit. While there are a few logical inconsistencies and shortcomings, the effort behind this fresh attempt is certainly worth appreciating.