Radio Movie Reviews

Priya (Sarayu) is in the town to take up the job as a sales girl in a jewellery shop. A lot of things are there in the shoulders of her with the first being to find a shelter of course. It was Shwetha (Iniya) who guided Priya to her flat. Seems a sigh of hope for the poor chap, but was something different awaited Priya. As usual, the city life was of a new experience for Priya. Many new friendships, both men and women came to their life. The troubles that caused the life of Shwetha changed Priya. How she changed…, and what is the extent of it…?

And the movie promised a lot as it was going to the deeps of the issues that girls are facing now. But, Radio told not only these issues, but also went on to explain numerous incidents that are taking place in around us. Probably this has costed the total mood of the movie. Perhaps it could have concentrated on more details like the small changes of the city affecting yesteryear people or residents. As far as the main issue is regarded, the transformation of Priya looked a bit unconvincing or it was over the imagination of common people like us. Somehow, that is what happening around us in these days.

A reasonable amount of time was captured by the not so interesting other social issues like the emotional trauma that the people are undergoing, and even hartals. But, what about the character of Thalaivasal Vijay…? Anything that does over is out of use. Shwetha apparently appeared as a confused yet persuaded woman, who was unable to resist the changes that are happening to her. Over the course of this act, movie lost its freshness or it offered nothing to ignite our excitement. But, one thing that I found interesting is that ‘Radio’ really deserved a place in the movie. Whenever happened significantly, Radio is there even if it is invisible.

“Radio” however was successful in showing the hollowed run for human after money, body pleasure, and of course how ladies are surviving in city where vultures are after.

Performance: It is totally belonged to both actresses, Sarayu and Iniya. Both were successful in showcasing their talents and the transformation of characters too was convincing. But, the amateurish situations in the script were seen bulging in their performance sometimes. Nishan, Harishree Ashokan, Irshad, all were convincing enough to strike the chord. Thalaivasal Vijay got a role that could have been a meaty one, but destroyed it with being overtly used.

Technical aspects: Not bad enough. It had all the elements that suit of being categorized under the banner of new generation movies. The mood that was created by camera was among the best one. While editing could have been crispier by cutting the portions of Thalaivasal Vijay, and those unnecessary actions which spoiled the party.

Music: “Edi Penne….!” was the best one among the songs. Others were average including the BG.

Script: What happened to the script is that it was deviated from the main plot at times. But, we must applause the efforts in bringing out the troubles that women are facing now.

Direction: While the script tended to deviate, Ummar Muhammed could have avoided the movie of being a typical drama, which he was unsuccessful at. Otherwise, he was in action to match the relevance of the title with that of the movie.