REEL-MAGNET Reviews

Aarathu Sinam – Loss of Memories

Remakes are particularly challenging, owing to the fact that the director must keep the core elements of the original version and add his/her own content. And it gets even tougher if most of the audience have seen the original film. Luckily not many have seen “Memories” and this works to the advantage of “Aarathu Sinam”.

The film follows the life of Aravind (Arulnidhi), a top cop who finds solace in alcohol after his wife and daughter are killed by a local goon. A series of murders occur in various districts of Tamilnadu and Joint Commissioner Sengodan (Radha Ravi) believes Aravind can crack the case. Aravind is forced to take on the case and does go on to find out who is behind all the murders.

The film revolves entirely around Arulnidhi and he does excel mostly throughout the film. A thing to be noticed is that he is slightly in a hangover mode from his last movie (“DeMonte Colony) when it comes to expressing emotions. Aishwarya Rajesh and Radha Ravi do justice to their limited roles. In a first, Robo Shankar’s comedy has fallen flat in the movie. Charlie, as Robo Shankar’s faithful aide does provide some comic relief in certain frames.

If there is one reason to forget “Aarathu Sinam”, it is Gaurav Narayan. As the protagonist of the movie, he does not deliver what is expected of him. The first half of the movie is loaded with so much emotion that it makes the audience forget that the movie is supposed to be a thriller.

Watch Aarathu Sinam for its interesting plot and Arulnidhi’s decent portrayal of a man who tries to rebuild his life after losing his wife and child.