Ammuvaagiya Naan Tamil Movie
"Ammuvagiya Naan" is an exciting tale of a commercial sex worker faced with emotional crises. Though the story is nothing new, director Padmamagan has treated the subject with skill making it different. Joining forces with him are Parthiban and greenhorn Bharati. One can say the film has broken new ground in depicting romance in a new perspective. The script is so well structured that the narration is even and smooth flowing. A bold theme has been deftly handled by the director and his team.
Here goes the story…
Gowrishankar (Parthiban) is a famous writer and the focus of his works is on subjects of social relevance and those touching on women. Ammu (Bharati) is an orphan brought up in a prostitute's house - in an environment where morals are thrown to the winds. In course of time, Ammu gets involved in the profession. Gowrishankar happens to visit her place in his quest to write a novel on the life of a commercial sex worker. The writer sees young and pretty Ammu there and empathizes with her situation. Both are attracted to each other. Gowrishankar decides to marry her notwithstanding her social moorings and her past. His emotional involvement with Ammu brings a refreshing change in her. She started savoring her new relationship with the man. Gowrishankar completes his novel titled "Ammuvagiya Naan" and wants it sponsored for a national award. He approaches the president of a literary association (Mahadevan) who demands a price, which is a night with Ammu. The high-intensity drama follows.
Parthiban is known to love doing bold and unorthodox roles. In "Ammu", he gives a splendid performance as a writer with a mission and as a man who is committed to bringing a socially stigmatized girl into the social mainstream.
Bharati, whose three earlier films add up to nothing, has got a good break. Her poignant expressions coupled with her body language mark her out as an actress of no small caliber. As a sex worker, she trips at times more because of inhibitions inherent in the nature of the role. In the latter part, she comes out with touching performance especially when she craves to be a helpful companion to the writer. Sadhana plays a procurer who nonetheless kind and understanding and she does a neat job.
The director has done well to enhance the aesthetic quality of the film by not overplaying the lewdness in the form of bedroom scenes that is normally associated with the flesh trade in cinema. The subject is so engrossing that one does not feel the absence of a comedy track.
M.S.Prabbu's camera and Sagu's art combine to produce a striking impact. Suresh Urs' editing deserves mention. Sabesh-Murali's music is melodious and the duo show promise.
A bold theme has been deftly handled by Padmamagan and his team.
