Harkara movie review
Story:
Postman Kaali (Kaali Venkat) is posted to a sparsely populated village that is right on top of some inaccessible but scenic mountains.
Kaali pleads for a transfer. However, his officers in the city flatly refuse to entertain his request, pointing out that they cannot find a replacement for him.
It is at this time that the postman gets an idea. He realises that nobody in the village is educated. So, he chooses to write a petition on behalf of the villagers to the government, asking it to close down the post office and instead open a bank there.
He also fools the villagers into stamping their thumb impressions on this petition.
He believes that the move will result in him eventually getting transferred to another place closer to civilisation.
One day, a letter that has to be delivered to an elderly woman in the highest point of the neighbouring range, comes to his post office.
Kaali sets off to deliver it and during his long trek, he gets to know about his first predecessor Matheswaran or the Harkara, whom the locals now worship as God.
The story leaves a profound impression on Kaali and makes him change his mind. What the story is and how it changes Kaali is what Harkara is all about.
Analysis:
Directed by Ram Arun Castro the movie has an interesting plot. The way it has been presented is also appreciable.
However, the story fails to connect as some questions are left unanswered. The makers should be appreciated for trying to make this heroic story.
Kaali Venkat, who made it a habit to come up with impressive performances, delivers yet another realistic performance. He effortlessly slips into the skin of the role as a postman.
Ram Arun Castro, who plays the Harkara, impresses as well.
Gautami Chowdry as Durga has few dialogues to deliver. But that doesn’t stop her from owning several scenes and making it all about her.
The breathtaking visuals of cinematographer Philip R Sundar and Lokesh Elangovan simply leave you spellbound.
Ram Shanker’s music blends into the story. Rest of the technical aspects are okay.
Rating: 3.3/5