Nimir review: A feel-good film with stunning visuals

Post a host of comedy films and a thriller like Ippadai Vellum, Udhayanidhi’s collaboration with director Priyadarshan created a lot of curiosity. And I must say, the film has lived up to expectations.

The story is based on the life of an average photographer National Selvam, played by Udhayanidhi Stalin. His idea of photography is asking his subjects to go through a series of poses like chin up, shoulder down and the other things we get told at our roadside photo studios. His life goes for a toss when he attempts to defuse a conflict between his friend and a group of youngsters passing through their village, and is knocked to the ground. Defeated in the tussle and unable to fight back, he is embarrassed in front of his neighbours.

Selvam publicly vows that he will not wear his slippers again until he has avenged the humiliation. What follows is a chain of events, each one leading to another, which range from melodrama and comedy to romance and tragedy.

Apart from the strong script, Priyadarshan’s brilliance behind the camera is shown through the detail that has gone into every character we come across in the two-hour journey of Nimir. This apart, NK Ekambaram’s stunning visuals of Tenkasi and its locales will remind Tamil movie buffs of films like Mullum Malarum and Moondram Pirai. Priyadarshan’s close up shots on his actors speak volumes of the faith he has in them. If you think Manithan brought out Udhayanidhi’s best, Nimir further cements his position as a performer. However, Fahadh

Faasil, who played the lead role in the original, will be missed by those who loved Maheshinte Prathikaaram.

On the other hand, Namitha Pramod has delivered a brilliant performance as a debutant. Her perfect lip-sync and ability to portray a host of emotions subtly is commendable. She has showed off her dancing skills too in the Flashmob song. While Parvathy Nair is seen only in the film’s first half, as Selvam’s love interest,she has done justice to her role. Composers Darbuka Siva and Ajaneesh Lokanath have provided soothing soundtrack and the songs are perfectly placed.

Overall, Nimir is feel-good film that will leave a smile on your face when you leave the theatre. For youngsters, those who have missed the charm of classics from the 80s and 90s, this film will give you a glimpse of the same.

Cast: Udhayanidhi Stalin,Namitha Pramod, Parvathy Nair, Mahendhiran, MS Bhaskar, Samuthirakani and Karunakaran

Directed by: Priyadarshan

Music: Darbuka Siva and Ajaneesh Loknath

Synopsis: Selvam, a studio photographer and studio owner gets into a fightband loses. He takes an oath that leads to certain incidents that make for a good humour.

Rating: 3.5/5