Released Date : 20 Jul, 2023
Avg. User's Rating : 3.5/5
Sathiya Sothanai Movie Synopsis: A man lands in trouble after he surrenders a dead man's gold ornaments to the nearest police station.
Sathiya Sothanai Movie Review: Sathya Sothanai is one of the latest additions to the growing list of small-scale Tamil films that explore the rural context of Tamil Nadu with a quirky premise. While the film succeeds in eliciting laughs at certain moments, it ultimately struggles to leave a lasting impact. Directed by Suresh Sangaiah, the film presents a unique blend of humor and rural flavor, but unfortunately fails to establish itself as a standout.
The film opens with a gripping scene where an influential villager, known for his love for gold ornaments, is murdered. Pradeep (Premgi Amaren), eagerly waiting to marry the love of his life, comes across the lifeless body and discovers valuable jewelry on it. Driven by his good intentions, he decided to surrender the ornaments to the nearby Arpukkottai police station. However, his good deed takes a turn for the worse as the station's greedy officials refuse to believe his true intentions and instead take him into custody.
At one point, Pradeep ran away from the station with a walkie talkie of the officials. What follows is a series of amusing incidents that lead us to the character who was behind the murder.
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Though Satya Thandhaai has a very simple premise, the director manages to take us on a journey with the central characters, which is intriguing and funny at times. Although Pradeep is established as the hero, it is Guberan (Seethan Mohan), a police constable, who steals the show. His unique dialogue delivery and witty one-liners allow us to be in the world without distraction. In fact, in one sequence, he takes a dig at the name of a popular senior lyricist who is constantly criticized on social media.
Comedy relies primarily on slapstick humor and the idiosyncrasies of the characters. Premgi Amran's character, though honest and innocent, is portrayed as someone who has no idea about life. This becomes both a plus and a minus for the conflict we are introduced to. Also, at times, the narrative feels uneven and disjointed, with some sequences dragging on unnecessarily while others lack the necessary development. Editing can be tighter, which makes for a smoother flow and enhances the overall viewing experience.
Apart from Premgi and Seethan Mohan, no other characters are allowed to act. The film has a surprise element, the character of an old woman, who appears mainly in the second half. This is an interesting aspect of the film.
Overall, Satya Thandha is a film that impresses us in parts but could definitely have been better.
