‘Nadigar Pandi’ is a film that is sure to stay with you for a long time. It is honest and hard-hitting. The poignancy it brings to life on screen is effortless, and succeeds in creating an impactful effect on the audience. 

The eponymous protagonist is a struggling actor who has been trying his luck, and skill in the field for over three decades, as he is quick to remind and repeat throughout the course of the narrative. There is a suggestion of bitterness and resentment, but there is also integrity and self-respect. Despite all the obstacles, which include severe monetary tribulation and the ensuing practical problems, there is no regret or self-doubt about his decision to be an actor. 

The film does a seamless, elegant job of tying all of these emotions together, as well as presenting a protagonist that is powerful and unforgettable. The viewer remains engaged all along in the fate of Nadigar Pandi, who we meet on a very crucial day of his life, and cannot help, but find themselves deeply invested in what eventually follows.

Nadigar Pandi | Short Film Nominee

'Kanneer' (Tears) is an earnest and sincere conversation with grief. It introduces us to a couple, defined more by the silences shared between them rather than the verbal exchanges. A tragic loss also rests at the heart of this relationship, a loss that has left both the man and the woman struggling with overwhelming agony. 
By simply presenting a moment in time, and investing all its effort in refining it, the film portrays a couple's attempts to cope with pain, loss and tragedy, while also endeavoring to be there for each other. The storytelling is direct, but exhibits deep potential in terms of maturity and the handling of the subject. It is a welcome prospect to interact with more creative endeavors in the same vein.

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