Roots & Storms

 

Roots & Storms

 

Historically caste rivalries in deep south Tamizh  Naadu are characterized by  relationship & conflicts  between groups which are usually referred to as “Koottam”  by each other,   rooted in  shifting socio-economic dynamics and fierce competition for natural resources .The rivalry often  results in  cycles of violence and conflict. These manifestations have inspired generations of film makers who have  dished out scores of movies with their own interepretations over decades

 

At least two movie releases for Deepavali  are based on this  subject.

 

Listening to the songs of Dhanush’s Idli Kadai & Maari Selvaraj’s Bison Kaalai Maadaan  one can easily   perceive the extent to which the makers have been attracted to these emotionally volatile themes ( incidents).  .

 

I  liked  the earthy directness of the  Lyrics used , instead of the usual  poetic verses in both these films.

 

The Songs  “ Enjaami thanndaane”, “Entthnai Saami” , “Yen Paattan Saami Varum” from  Idli Kadai  and

 

“Theekkoluthi” , “Cheenikkallu” ,”Thennaadu” &  the peppy “Rekke Rekke”  from Bison Kaalaimaadan

 

have Captured  raw emotions and pining , with the vocal rendering   working exquisitely with the lyrics.

 

If the respective movies have succeed in  projecting   even 10% of the power of the lyrics visually they would be super hits.

 

After Karnan, Asuran  and now Idli Kadai,   will Dhanush manage to writhe out of the  “Rural” straitjacket that he is entangled in ? He is now on a one way street which will propel him towards  either iconic excellence or Oblivion.The way he has mastered cinema, be it  Acting, Direction , production  and now Lyric writing & singing and the art of Stage speaking , he could well be on the way to becoming Kollywood’s emerging “Thalaivar”.  

 

The soulful  melancholic rendering of Maari Sevaraj’s Song lyrics “Thennaadu”  for Bison Kaalai Maadan are mesmerizing

 

The above mentioned songs are worth hearing. I am finding it difficult to restrain myself from  listening to these songs particularly Thennaadu & Etthana Saami on the loop , Do listen on you tube for added visual effect . Sure you will like it

 

Side light : According to trade sources The Originally Proposed Title “KaalaiMaadaan” was changed To Bison Kalaimaadan  at the instance of OTT syndicate who felt that the original title was too unvarnished & would not catch the attention of Urban/ city  Viewers. Who expect a more relatable title