Veera Dheera Sooran the much-awaited and much-hyped movie has eventually released and audiences are left with a lot to be desired in terms of having more questions than answers. Located around the busy Melur region of Madurai, the film plunges into a complicated sofa of competition and struggle of powers. We get acquainted with Ravi (Periyavar), a local powerful man, a butcher Shankar whose business non-agreement soon develops into the life-threatening fight.
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The Setup: Rivalry and Mystery
The story gains twist as the wife of Shankar disappears following a fight at the house of Ravi. The incident leads to a cat and mouse game and the interest of SP Arunagiri as he shares a vendetta in need of settlement with Ravi and his son, Kannan. Aware of potential danger, Ravi hides Kannan and tries to negotiate with the result of a tense standoff which introduces Kaali who is requested to deal with the SP.
The gist of Veera Dheera Sooran is based on the following two crucial questions: Will SP Arunagiri prevail in his confrontation? Or will Kaali kill him? Such questions give the story a momentum where the reader is left in a suspenseful mood.
Unresolved Plot Threads: Setting Up Veera Dheera Sooran 2
Unfortunately, in the second half, the film presents a lot more new people and aspects that are never concluded. Who is Dileep and who is he related to Kaali? What was the name of the first husband of Kalai and why did he marry Kaali? So what connection do Ravi and Kaali have? Though the questions are interesting, they make one feel incomplete.
Director #SUArunKumar, known for acclaimed films like Chithha, Sethupathi, and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, has crafted a film that clearly sets the stage for a sequel. The sheer volume of unanswered questions suggests that Veera Dheera Sooran 2 is in the works.
The Verdict: Cliffhangers and Anticipation
Is it worth the wait, then, the cliffhanger? Do you like a film that has you thinking well then yes. Veera Dheera Sooran gives an adventurous premise and a stringent narrative. But know that it is a movie in which the set up comes first and the payoff lasts the whole way. It remains questionable whether the sequel can follow through in the promises made in this precursor.
All in all, Veera Dheera Sooran is a movie that generates debate and expectation. This may be your next watch provided you are willing to spend on a multi-part story.
