Director Vignesh Raja delivers a mind-blowing investigative drama Por Thozil (The Art of War) that keeps you on the edge of your seat, right from the time the film begins till the time it ends.
Prakash (Ashok Selvan), a newly passed-out recruit from the police academy, is placed under the mentorship of the battle-hardened cop Loganathan (Sarath Kumar).
The two cops, effectively learn to adjust with one anothers distinctive styles and team up to track a serial killer who kills young women. They are assisted by Veena (Nikhila Vimal).
Together, the trio form a fantastic unit and get down to tracking one of the most daring and brutal serial killers ever. How they do it is what Por Thozhil is all about.
Writers Alfred Prakash and Vignesh Raja seem to have done extensive research into how cops track serial killers. The narration is perfect and the attention to detail is exemplary.
Measured in his tone and acidic in his speech, Sarath Kumar looks menacing as the mean and tough cop who devotes his all to completing the task he has been entrusted with.
Cinematographer Kalaiselvan Sivaji has put a lot of thought into each shot and how it is presented to the viewers. Jakes Bejoy’s music is a significant factor that cannot be ignored.
Sreejith Sarang proves his mettle by keeping the story tight and intense. It is his editing that makes Por Thozhil what it is. In all, Por Thozhil is an exciting, sharp, investigative thriller.