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Critics Review
2.50
An honest attempt, not without its flaws
Technically, the film excels. It authentically portrays Theru Koothu with detailed costumes, engaging performances, and live sound recording. Pari Elavazhagan impresses as both director and lead actor. Chetan Kadambi plays a good antagonist, while Sri Krishna Dayal shines in his koothu performances as Arjunan. Ammu Abhirami handles her �strong woman� role well. KVN Manimegalai lends her versatility. Pari has also extracted best from the supporting cast, with some of them being real life street performers. Ilaiyaraaja�s music complements the film well, with some on-set recordings enhancing authenticity. Jama, despite its narrative shortcomings, offers a genuine tribute to Theru Koothu and strives to revive a fading art form.(more)
Source: TOI, Times Of India
2.50
An efficient Pari Elavazhagan anchors a middling tale on street theatre
Death is also used as a convenient plot device to move the story forward. It feels as though when the story loses momentum or steam, the makers decide that it is the right time for someone to die on screen so that it moves to the next chapter. Even during a poignant scene that leaves its heavy footprints everywhere in the village, the audience�s eyes were as dry as a desert. Only when a key character sheds a tear, do we release the intensity of it all�which unfortunately doesn�t transfer beyond the screen. The flashback portions, which extend far beyond a certain duration and needless melodrama bog down this story that showed a ton of promise. All the world�s a stage, but this one needed better support to piece its props together to sing a better story.(more)
Source: Narayani, CinemaExpress.com