Nimirnthu Nil Review - Praiseworthy Intent!

Bharath Vijayakumar

Plot:

Nimirnthu Nil is a film that emphasizes on the need for self discipline and that a wrong never becomes a right just because everyone does it. Fresh out of  college, Aravind (Jayam Ravi) is taken aback by the sheer audacity with which people around him are willing to bend themselves with the least respect for law to achieve their means. When he refuses to imbibe these guilt-free corrupt doings he earns the wrath of certain government officials.Aravind formulates a plan to get the entire attention of the public towards the misdeeds of the government officials. Whether he succeeds in his mission is the crux of 'Nimirnthu Nil'.

Cast:

This is an important film for Jayam Ravi whose last film released more than a year before. His commitment and earnestness is visible quite clearly. As the extremely innocent Aravind who is hurt by the system initially and later as the hardened youngster who decides to take the bull by its horns 'Jayam' Ravi scores. It is the second role of the middle aged Narasimha Reddy that fails to take off. A major chunk of this discredit should be attributed to the poorly sketched characterisation of a role which is actually a vital cog in the wheel of Nimirndhu Nil. Amala Paul and Soori are good in their respective parts.

What stands tall?

The first half of Nimirnthu Nil is always on the move and almost reaches a mini crescendo towards the interval. The dialogues at a few places are noteworthy raising very pertinent questions. By roping in Gopinath the movie scores heavily in the scenes involving the media as his presence lends authenticity. Sarathkumar's role is very precise. When you walk out in the intermission you indeed feel a certain high and wait for the remaining action to unfold.

What bends?

Few minutes into the second half you have a romantic number and from there Nimirndhu Nil spirals downwards and starts undoing all the good work of the previous half. An exciting prospect of how the cornered government officials plan to get out of the ruckus is squandered by a meandering screenplay. The frequent songs and over the top fight sequence in the second half makes you wonder whether you are watching the same movie post intermission. Hope our directors realize that some of these additions they make in the name of entertainment reeks of boredom.

Bottomline:

Nimirnthu Nil stands upright with the head held high in the first half but starts to get on its knees post intermission.The title actually sums up the film perfectly wherein the first half is "Nimirnthu" and the second half is "Nil" (in English). A watchable fare for some sharp dialogues, a neat first half and a meaningful intention that is laudable and relevant.

Verdict:  2.75/5