Carmeni Selvam Review – A relatable plot touching realities of life 

Actor Samuthirakani’s movies have always been synonymous with the story premises that are closer to real life. He has now played a realistic protagonist role in Carmeni Selvam, directed by Ram Chakri. The film has an ensemble star-cast including Gautham Vasudev Menon, Lakshmi Priya and Abhinaya. 

Synopsis 

Samuthirakani works as a car driver to a wealthy tycoon (Gautham Vasudev Menon). He has always been close to his family. On the wealthy man’s foreign trip, the protagonist is smug-bitten with desire to earn money overnight starts using his car and earn money as cab driver. When greediness hits peak, he tries to become more richer and gets into debt, which leads him to unwanted crisis. Was he able to deliver back the car to his boss safely on his return or succumb to uncalled-for problems forms crux of this story. 

Analysis 

The basic storyline of Carmeni Selvam vividly resonates with the realities that most of middle class families would have gone through. The human urge for luxury and getting into debts. To pay for another debt, getting into another debt – This realities have been perfectly showcased in this movie. The first half has moments that are catchy, and could have actually been trimmed a bit. The film’s second half has dramatic moments that ends well with a proper solution. 

Performances 

Samuthirakani, as usual, takes a cakewalk with this protagonist role. His ability to shift the mannerisms in different shades is totally appreciable. Lakshmi Priya is so genuine with her performance. Gautham Vasudev Menon’s role is crisp and neat. Abhinaya gains our appreciation with her limited presence. 

Technical aspects 

Yuvaraj Dakshan’s cinematography is laudable. He has captured the moments without any exaggeration or superficial colours. Musical score by Ramanujam MK is good with BGM. It adds more value to the film’s emotional impact. Editing could have been slightly better. 

Overall, Carmeni Selvam has a dramatic approach that definitely has ingredients to impress the universal crowds.