Ka page Ranasingam Movie review: A Long Drawn social drama but Well-Intentioned and Impactful Movie.

The Ka Pae Ranasingam of Aishwarya Rajesh, which is the first Tamil film to be released on ZeePlex through a DTH model, is a well-intentioned story of a woman standing up against a machine. This tale leaves a powerful impact influenced by real events; however, it gets dreary in the process and is excessively long-drawn. 

You’re equally glad it’s over by the time the film reaches the end and makes its case, as much as you want to applaud the intent. 

The length is a big downer in what is otherwise an important movie.

What’s there in the Movie:

In a small village in Ramanathapuram, the story takes place. Aishwarya plays Ariyanachi, who is married to a local activist, Ranasingam (Vijay Sethupathi), whose word is revered by his village people. 

In flashback scenes, we see glimpses of Ranasingam’s life as an activist. All goes well until the family of Ranasingam is informed that he is killed in a local UAE riot and the news leaves Ariyanachi devastated. 

Ariyanachi goes the further mile to strive for the body of her husband to be brought back because the family is denied the right to obtain the body, and the procedure is needlessly delayed.

Despite its inconsistent tonal problems, what is good about Ka Pae Ranasingam is that it focuses on the loss of the family and on Ariyanachi’s search to get back the body of her husband. 

It’s a social drama that gives the problem more focus and how it affects the main characters and doesn’t waste time, at least not explicitly, accusing those in control.

 It lets us empathise with the plight of Ariyanachi and gets you engaged as she struggles for justice in her quest.

Even though Vijay Sethupathi has an impressive cameo, the film shoulders Aishwarya Rajesh, and it’s her show right until the end. Aishwarya is someone among her peers who is more comfortable with more rural characters.

 She plays her part as earnestly as possible, as someone who can speak the language fluently and is familiar with the setting in which the story is set. Watching her play Ariyanachi as she gets almost everything about the role on point is a treat. 

Among the supporting cast, Bhavani Sre has a good influence as the sister of Vijay Sethupathi.