Suriya's Jai Bhim on TV sets set up in public by fans- exhibitors cry foul

Jai Bhim is running nonstop across many places like neighourhood clubs etc. TV screens are set up enthusiastic Suriya fans to make it a celebration. State’s biggest exhibitor Subramaniam has asked State machinery to stop this as it will affect collections of Diwali films to be released on Nov 4^th. He says OTT screening cannot be show in public places and is restricted to home viewing.

Jai Bhim is a classic example that if the Star wants he can bring about a change in approach to film making. I have been often asked by my Tamil brethren as to why Kollywood does not make films that are close to reality. My answer was and is that the most saleable Super heroes of Malayalam cinema have a confidence that the audience will accept the film if it is well told.

Suriya does it here with Jai Bhim. I found Soorarai Poottru to very cinematic about an achiever and whole stuff of casteism to be forced.. Here Gananavel the director and Krithika ( both credited with screenplay) have done a fine job in homework. In many places, there is ample scope to bring a the Singam Suriya ( his fans would have been more happy) but Lawyer Chandru does not take that route. Hats off !!! The caste issue just merges with the plot and not stand out like sore thumb.

The casting is perfect. For the first half it is Lijimol Jose who shines. I was told that she has dubbed herself and if so – splendid ( she is a Keralaite). The expressions- body language is too good. Prakashraj after a long time does show that he can be do away his usual hamming and be his vintage self. From Manikantan onwards to his co- actors ( who played relatives and tortured victims) to likes of M S Baskar- Rajisha- Guru  and the cops, all have fitted the role with ease. Kathir cinematography and Sean music just blend.

If a regular producer would have put his money on Jai Bhim and be able to sell it, is something that lies unanswered. The OTT platform Amazon Prime has earned applause . Lets hope this sets a new thinking even among the film trade circles  to back such films.