I really wanted to watch “Meiyazhagan” on birthday. It reminded me of watching 96 in Trichy on same day, though that plan didn’t work out. Pakka Flop! Finally, the movie came out on Netflix, and I watched it with my family.
Everyone at home was drawn into the story. Maybe it was because of how beautifully it showed relationships and family bonds. The story is full of pure emotions of innocence, care, and affection. Yes, there are some bitter moments and difficult people, but that’s life. This movie felt different to me from others. Today’s movies often portray violence, but Meiyazhagan shows vulnerability and the softer side of men. It was refreshing to watch two men having heartfelt conversations. It left me feeling good and warm.
Karthi and Arvind Swamy (playing Meiyazhagan and Arul) shared the spotlight perfectly. They helped each other find their true selves. Karthi looked up to Arvind Swamy as a role model, learning from him without Arvind even knowing. Even, the bicycle became a symbol of their connection and how it changed Karthi’s life.
When Arvind Swamy moved to Chennai, he seemed to lose himself in city life. You can spot few things where he always wears watches in early scenes, but stops wearing them, people telling him to be gentle. He wears his father’s and yet he miss it again while leaving for Chennai. Giving a wrong number to him and so. Once Karthi showers him with love, he struggles to accept. Guilty? Not sure tho. He tries to flee. He picks up Karthi’s slipper while running (he adores it, actually).
Karthi helps him rediscover himself by having such deeper conversations. The emotional scenes hit hard – like when Arvind Swamy breaks down because he can’t remember Karthi, or when Karthi realizes his hero doesn’t know him. Their tears felt real. It makes you wonder, do men have conversations this heartfelt in reality?
Few more scenes, I loved. The way Arul and Azhagan is having conservation with their wife’s. He was happy seeing her wife talking English. So much of innocence and love.
The other characters add richness to the story. Both men’s wives, sister Bhavani, Latha, his father, uncle and his daughter. Even the animals play a special role in this movie. The cats and parrots in the city, bulls, elephants and snakes in the village. The animal ecosystem wasn’t disturbed. Finally, he request for an archanai at the temple on his name.
Meiyazhagan really shows how an innocent, kind person can impact and touch others’ lives. Even the word “Athaan”, which might seem old-fashioned today, feels natural, pleasing and beautiful here. While some characters show toxic behavior (tho, it was not covered in the movie), the movie balances it with wonderful family relationships.
If you’re looking for dramatic twists or action, this isn’t your movie. But if you want to see slow paced warm ones, you might like this one! Available in Netflix!
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