I gave 9/10 rating to Por Thozhil

"Por Thozhil" is another landmark in tamil movies after the widely acclaimed 2018 crime thriller "Rakshasan".

Though the genre is well known .. of psychopath killers and cops on tail .. the movie highlights known ills in society, of the need for proper parenting and the need to have sane lives.

Sarath Kumar, the talented veteran, literally carries the movie on his shoulders as the investigation officer who is ably supported by new comer Ashok Selvan as the fainthearted but technically knowledgeable rookie cop.

The late Sarath Babu donning the role of "Kennedy" a suspect, really and truly sends shivers down the spine of everyone watching the movie. Sad that we lost this great talent whose deep baritone voice and heavy visage adds to his acting prowess.

Sarath Kumar as always, does more than due justice to his role and shows the difference what an experienced actor can bring to the screen.

The movie sheds light on hitherto esoteric areas in human nervous system by bringing fresh awareness about "pressure points" (marma points on the body) and how knowledge about them can be utilised very quickly and effectively by an attacker and the need to be on guard always when in unfamiliar surroundings. This to me was the biggest takeaway from the movie.

The unwinding plot of the movie also brings in an oft seen but little explained technical aspect of "stove pipe malfunction" in a pistol and the brilliance of the rookie cop in turning a disadvantage into a great position of strength in confronting the adversary.

The movie saves us from the usual melodramas and "group gyrations" thereby staying true and fair to the genre of a psychopath crime thriller.

Superb direction, vintage camera work and great supporting acts makes it a well rounded movie which is a must watch for several compelling reasons, apart from immersing oneself first hand as a crime cop in the proceedings .. though virtually.