Kulir 100 Degree Tamil Movie
'Kulir 100 degrees' is director Anita Udeep's debut film in Tamil. The film revolves around the lives of adolescents and their life in a school hostel after class hours.
Surya (Sanjeev), a young lad in class XI bashes up his teacher along with some friends. He is arrested the following day but released on the intervention of his father, a tough goon in the neighborhood. Surya's mother does not approve of his father's lifestyle, the reason for their separation. She is worried that her son will also go his way. So to keep him away from his father's influence, Surya is sent to a boarding school, Lake View on a picturesque hilly station. Here Surya meets his friend, Bablo, a fat boy whose only passion is food. Tanya, the Principal's daughter is drawn towards him. However, his seniors, Ashok, (the Principal's son) and Rohit, members of the Student Council do not like his bold attitude. They try to make life miserable for Surya. Surya takes it in his stride keeping in mind the promise to his mother, until the night Bablo is dead. Did Bablo die due to health reasons as mentioned in the police reports?
The story is a little tackled theme and a change from the run of the mill stories that are doled out in Tamil Cinema. It is a relief watching new faces, young, innocent and fresh. Sanjeev as Surya renders a mature performance and the boys who played the roles of Ashok and Rohit support him well. Riya as Tanya looks appealing. Bobo Sashi as Bablo keeps the audience chuckling. The major plus of the film lies in its visuals. Excellent cinematography by L.K. Vijay. For around two hours you forget the madding crowd of the city. Music is peppy.
But the film could have been packed with more emotional anecdotes, especially since it deals with the lives of teenagers. It has been restricted to fights and bullies. Tanya's role is cut short too when she is sent off to Delhi for psychiatric help by her father.
Nevertheless, a promising effort by a debutant and her attempt to steer away from formula films. 'Kulir 100 degrees' entertains and can be watched.
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