"Bakasuran" is a Tamil film directed and written by Mohan G, starring Selvaraghavan and Natty in lead roles. The film revolves around two men, one being a Shiva devotee and a street theater artist named Bheemarasu, who goes on a killing spree, and the other being ex-serviceman Major Arul Varman, who tries to unravel a prostitution racket that led to his niece's suicide.
The technical aspects of the film, such as cinematography and music, are commendable and improve upon Mohan G's previous works. Selvaraghavan shines in his role as Bheemarasu, while Natty does justice to his character of Arul Varman. However, the supporting characters lack development and feel like mere caricatures.
The film aims to address the issue of women being forced into prostitution rackets, but its approach is problematic. The writer blames dating applications for the issue and shifts the responsibility onto women and their parents, thereby neglecting the larger societal and systemic factors that contribute to the problem. The messaging is preachy and affects the engagement, making the story predictable.
While the technical aspects of the film are good, the screenwriting needs improvement. The regressive thoughts conveyed by the film have the potential to hamper women's progress, which is concerning. Overall, "Bakasuran" has its moments, but it falls short in terms of its storytelling and message.
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