Anjaamai review: A tad too preachy and melodramatic

Movies By Haricharan Pudipeddi Jun 06, 2024 Read the article

SP Subburaman’s Anjaamai is releasing two days after the announcement of NEET UG results for 2024, amidst speculations that the paper was leaked and a demand of reexamination.

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Anjaamai is a well-intentioned story and raises some pertinent questions about entrance tests like NEET and how strenuous it becomes for both students and parents.

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As much as the film comes across as an attempt at noble thoughts, it gets way too preachy and melodramatic which makes it, at times, a tedious watch.

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Having said that, Anjaamai will remain an important film that boldly discusses the horrors of common entrance tests and the price people pay for them.

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Apart from Vidaarth, you get a memorable performance from Rahman, who plays a cop in the first half and a lawyer post-interval.

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It’s not a film you can outright reject, but it was immature. It needed a filmmaker who handled this subject with some sensitivity, instead of emotionally manipulating audiences.

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Some of the courtroom argument scenes are hard-hitting and as an audience, you nod in agreement with the points that are discussed.

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If not for the overly melodramatic scenes and amateurish writing, Anjaamai could have made a lasting impact. However, it’s a bold take on entrance exams like NEET.

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