Thevar Magan (1992) directed by Bharathan, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, Nassar, Revathi and Gouthami was screened at the Toronto Film Festival in 1994. What can I write about Thevar Magan that hasn’t already been written?
Just into the movie, the title scene reveals the world you’ve reached and in the next few scenes you are familiarized with family which shows who they are at heart. Periya Thevar is a well respected village head. His nephew, Mayan holds a huge grudge against him over a falling out. The entire village suffers from a spillover of this longstanding family feud. The movie goes deep into the family and lets you be part of a dramatic journey. It is about relationship between family members, loyalty, honor and revenge. Untouchable. A true masterpiece. Viewers can actually watch the movie and though have never been to where the movie takes place, they are able to visualize and understand exactly where they are.
Sivaji Ganesan & Kamal Haasan
No one can deny this movie being one of the greatest movies ever made. The film is driven in detailed rather than spectacular and grand moments. It is brilliant. Great performances played by some of the greatest actors to ever live, music tracks to die for, brilliant directing of course, beautiful visuals and a storyline that fascinates from the very first to the very last minute. Sivaji Ganesan was the glue to the movie. Kamal excels in his role, was able to display his own inner-battles in his mind as well as the battles he had with Mayan. Everything works here on such level, that it creates this rich, deep and unforgettable world.
The film has some of the most iconic dialogues and scenes, which points directly at everybody watching the film, including the above mentioned one. When a movie makes all their scenes have significant impact on us, you know you’re dealing with greatness.
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