‘Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir’ movie review: Informative, but not entertaining

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By Manigandan KR

18/05/2023

Director Essaki Durai’s Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir is an emotional drama revolving around the life of a war refugee from Sri Lanka who is looking for an identity.

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It has Mohan Raja playing a character called Vincent, Magizh Thirumeni playing an antagonist called Rajan, and Karu Pazhaniappan playing a character called Arumugam.

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While the film does a reasonably good job of creating awareness about the plight of refugees in India and the shabby treatment accorded to them by the police, it fails as an entertainer.

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The primary reason the film fails to engage is because of how it is narrated. The story is narrated in a non-linear fashion.

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Had the story been narrated crisply, Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir could have come across as a hard-hitting film.

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The film also has problems concerning casting. Megha Akash, who plays Mettilda, seems completely out of place in the film.

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Vijay Sethupathi, as always, does a remarkable job when it comes to showcasing the pain of his character. However, despite his commendable performance, the film fails to impress you.

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To sum it all up, Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir is informative and shines a light on certain significant issues. But sadly, it does not engage you.

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