Rangoli Review…it was ‘not’ the usual boy-meets-girl tale😃
Year: 2023
Genre: Family, Teens, Self-Discovery, Drama
Cast: Hamaresh, Aadukalam Murugadoss, Prarthana Sandeep, Akshaya Hariharan, Saishri Prabhakaran, Amit Bhargav, Rahul, Sanjay, Krithika
Director: Vaali Mohan Das
Writer: Vaali Mohan Das
Cinematographer: I. Maruthanayagam
Summary: Sathya, a teen from a humble background, must adapt to his new posh school in order to fulfill his family’s dream
Overall Rating: Beignets 
Rangoli’s poster was so deceiving😆 We thought it was going to be the usual boy-meets-girl tale but it turned out to be so much more interesting than that!
The film was loaded with great morals and natural performances.
The lagging storytelling, however, deflated the ambiance; other than that, it was a beautiful experience
~Worth Watching~
Delicious
—Loved the realistic plot that took us into the lives of teens dealing with genuine emotions and challenges.
Sathya (Hamaresh) was the typical boy who got into fights, fell in love, struggled to adapt to a new school, and was concerned about his welfare.
That introductory scene with Sathya being chased by his schoolmates all over the neighborhood was a powerful move inviting us to know him and his environment.
The organic acting and dialogues made the film so relatable; great to have witnessed transformations across characters
—The theme of belonging was raised throughout the movie as Sathya’s father (Aadukalam Murugadoss) was struggling to figure out which school was most appropriate for his son, if his wife should work, or his daughter continue her education.
It was inspiring that the film advocated to be where we thrive the most. Honesty and hard work are the values that pay off at the end of the day
—Why the title Rangoli? Why the name Sathya?
Rangoli represents happiness, positivity, and liveliness; the film depicted Sathya’s family who, despite regular arguments and shouting, cared for one another and demonstrated sacrificial love.
It was different and special to see Sathya’s dad being affectionate to his wife as this is rare in Kollywood 🥰
Sathya, meaning truth, just needed to be true to himself, his feelings, and goals in order to prosper
Bland
—The pace of the storytelling was so slow that it frustrated this beautiful movie. We were almost begging the scenario to speed up and get to the point😔
—The music was quite dominant and affected the flow.
Furthermore, cinematography could have been more engaging during the chase and fight scenes to make us live these moments with the characters. The static and little camera movements didn’t do it
Overall, we enjoyed our time watching this film, nice work!
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(Audio: Tamil; English Subtitles: Yes)
