Uchithanai Muharnthal

**PARAMASHIVAN** · 4th January 2012, 08:33 PM

Release date: 6 January 2012

Director: Pugazhendi Thangaraj

Starring: Sathyraj, Seeman, Nassar, Neenika, Sangeetha, Lakshmi

Teenager Neenika gives a powerful performance in this hard-hitting true-life Tamil war drama.

Thirteen-year-old Punithavadhi (Neenika) is an innocent Tamil girl who undergoes a horrific ordeal when she is raped by Sri Lankan soldiers. Worse still, she realises she has become pregnant as a result. Fearing further trouble, her mother spirits Punithavadhi away illegally to India. Here, Tamil activist Professor Nadesan (Sathyraj) offers them both sanctuary, despite being under surveillance from the local police for harbouring illegal immigrants. In this he has the full support of his wife, Nirmala (Sangeetha). The couple entrust the health of Punithavadhi and her unborn child to their family doctor, Rekha (Lakshmi), who drops another dramatic bombshell. Gripping and moving, the film traces what happens next to Punithavadhi and her child. Renowned for his tough films addressing ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, Pugazhendi Thangaraj's latest drama is based on a true story. Young Neenika's stand-out central performance has attracted much critical praise.

Screenplay: Pugazhendi Thangaraj

Distributor: Ayngaran

You should see it because: It tackles important issues of wartime atrocities with commitment and sensitivity.

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**ilekani** · 4th January 2012, 08:54 PM

Uchithanai Mugarnthaal drowns in soap suds. - Rohit Ramachandran Mon, 19 Dec 2011

1.5 stars

Acting sell-outs Sathyaraj (Vengayam, Aayiram Vilakku, Sattapadi Kutram) and Nassar (Sankaran Koil, Ponnar Shankar, Deiva Thirumagal, Osthi) attempt to revive their acting careers by counting on a director who feels strongly about Tamilian women getting raped by Sri-Lankan soldiers. Pugazendhi Thangaraj has made a film about the aftermath of child abuse and expects you to take it seriously. Good thought, bad movie. The 13-year old rape victim is recovering from the most horrific incident of her life, so you're told. What you see is yet another creature. Or, she's the most cheerful rape victim in the history of cinema. Watching the movie was like proofreading a foreign language essay. You're just reassured every now and then that this is a mediocre effort and required a lot more work. Uchithanai Mugarnthaal drowns in soap suds and if it has succeeded with any purpose at all, it is at being a learning experience for its director. Why would anyone else want to be a part of it? You tell me.

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**PARAMASHIVAN** · 4th January 2012, 08:56 PM

Any other reviews ilakeni ??

**vithagan** · 4th January 2012, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by PARAMASHIVAN

Any other reviews ilakeni ??

Uchithanai Mukarnthal - A Sincere Film

IndiaGlitz [Friday, December 16, 2011] 3 Comments

The Sri Lankan Tamils issue is always a sensitive one and any film on the same more often than not gains extra attention. Director Pughazhendhi Thangaraj, who made 'Kattrukenna Veli' earlier, on a similar theme, tries his hands on the long-drawn ethnic issue again.
The difference this time is that he has documented the struggles of a young girl who suffered at the hands of the island army. Sathyaraj, Seeman and Sangeetha are the lead actors in the film.
Professor Natesan (Sathyaraj) is a Tamil sympathizer, who speaks out for their cause and often lands in jail for his outbursts. His wife (Sangeetha) too shares his concerns.
When the couple is expecting their child, a young girl Punithavathi (Neelika) from Batticaloa lands up in their house. She has allegedly been gang raped by Lankan Army personnel on 1 March 2009.
She is just 13 but is expecting a child. At this point, a noble doctor (Lakshmi) makes an entry. Natesan, his wife and the doctor try their best to ensure the safety of the child.
Charles Anthony (Seeman), an upright police inspector helps them. One day they come to know that the young girl is suffering from AIDS. They seek the help of Dr CND (Nasser). The girl is traumatized. How they go about helping forms the rest of the story.
Neelika, the young lass is a show-stealer, without doubt, and she displays her acting talent in abundance. Sathyaraj underplays his role while Sangeetha and Seeman do an adequate job. Veteran Lakshmi also deserves kudos for her performance.
Veteran cinematographer B Kannan measures up well and lives up to expectations. D Imman's music is praiseworthy and matches the occasion.
Pughazhendhi Thangaraj deserves applause for making an honest attempt without bowing to commercial pressures. Kudos to Gemini Film Circuit for distributing such an honest venture and a sincere film

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**PARAMASHIVAN** · 4th January 2012, 10:24 PM

The Character names from this movies are names of LTTE cadres! (Nadesan, Charles Anthony)

**Cinemarasigan** · 5th January 2012, 02:59 PM

Hi Faramu, have u seen this movie?

**PARAMASHIVAN** · 5th January 2012, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Cinemarasigan

Hi Faramu, have u seen this movie?

No, I am planning to see it this weekend, I am sure it will get huge responces in Europe, USA/Canada and Australia, as 90% Tamilians living here are Eezha Tamilians .