‘Shivakumarin Sabdham’ movie review: Hiphop Tamizha’s latest is a fun-serious outing, with modest results

Hiphop Tamiza Aadhi has been a hero in Kollywood for the last few years, but till now she does not have any prefix in her name. He can be called the ‘Restless Star’. There is a certain energy and vibrancy to most of his offers so far, which is probably the reason why he is a huge draw among the college crowd. While his first offer misaya murukku Showcased the colorful campus, his sports drama natpe thunai (2019) made hockey matches come alive to a large extent.

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Together Shivakumarin SabdhamThe restlessness is confined to the first half: a few college campus sequences here, a fast-paced dance number there. There are some comical situations too, but the film itself, through its various characters, is trying to give a social message about the state of the handloom industry.

This is what it is like trying to climb up the ladder as a hero. She is not satisfied with the college crowd that usually comes for her films. He also wants a family audience. He wants emotion too (there are lots of appa, thattha and k) Even that Chittapa feeling!)

And he wants an issue to promote, and thus makes Kancheepuram, a one-stop destination for sarees. Big AC showrooms and middlemen earn a lot of money, but what will happen to those working in the loom Shivakumarin Sabdham Posture.

It’s not much different from multiple The pro-agricultural theme that Tamil cinema has attracted over the years. The industry is different, but the emotions and the pain are almost the same.

And the results are mixed: It’s hard to take Shivakumarin Sabdham Because of the many jokes it is packed very seriously. The songs work quite well, especially the catchy ‘Thillangadi Lady’ and ‘Shivkumar Pondatti’ numbers. But the tone of the film suddenly takes a serious turn, leaving many college-goers in the cinema halls wondering if they had hit the wrong screen after intermission.

The writing and transformation could have been better, but then, Adi was probably stuck with multiple responsibilities (he is in charge of production, directing, dialogues, music, lyrics… And acting). There isn’t a single great acting moment, though it does feature various colorful characters, including prankster Rahul. is a dialogue-heavy sequence in which Adi talks about symbolism Handyal With which the film opens. It’s like those motivational videos that uncle can send on family WhatsApp group; It’s not the biggest speech you’ll ever see, but it’s hard to ignore.

Sivakumarin Sabdham is currently playing in theaters