Review: Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu, Part I: The Kindling: Silambarasan’s Vendhi Thanindhathu Kaadu presents a detangled reality of a tangled underworld

By Shachi Chaturvedi

Cast- Silambarasan Siddhi Idnani, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Siddique, Neeraj Madhav

Director:  Gautham Vasudev Menon

Runtime: 2 hours 45 minutes 

Rating:- 3/5

Synopsis

Muthuveeran, a graduate from rural Tamil Nadu, travels to Mumbai to help his mother and younger sister support their struggling family. The plot revolves around him and the Mumbai underworld, where people like Muthu are paid to murder others. Muthuveeran’s life is depicted in the film, from a struggling young man to a feared and respected gangster.

Review

The plot of the film begins with the introduction of the main character Muthu, who comes to Mumbai to work to support his family. Muthu works as a waiter in a restaurant, but the mystery behind the restaurant’s closed doors turns him into a gangster.

This section of the film, Part I: The Kindling feels more like the start of a franchise than a film. This movie is approximately 3 hours long and has an amazing story that never bores you.

It is only in the last 10-15 minutes that you realise you are watching a segment of a much larger story. The script is so neatly nested into the visuals that it is a clear case of brilliant cinematic craziness.

When it comes to the performances of the characters, Silambarasan and Siddhi Idnani, who played the main leads in the film, were outstanding. Silmbarasan, who played Muthu, was the heart of the film. With his brilliant expression, he kills each and every scene. Sidhi, who played Muthu’s love interest, was fantastic. With a limited amount of screen presence, she manages to leave an impact on the audience.

Speaking of the rest of the cast who helped make the film what it is. Each character has its own significance, and each character in the film has contributed to the film’s excellence.

The songs are soothing and perfectly placed in the right context. AR Rehman (Music Director), always provided his spectacular voice to the songs and made them a treat for the ears.

Technically, this film has everything that a good film should have. It’s gloriously cinematic, revelling in the simplicity of filmmaking’s most essential tools while fully utilising them.

Conclusion This film depicts the reality of the world’s dark side in the simplest way possible. This section of the film is mostly about setting up the premise, and it is necessary to watch it in order to get on track with the amazing storyline that is going to unravel in the coming parts.