Recently, a lot of filmmakers have made movies that are very outspoken against social injustice and caste differences. While some stories spark conversation, others have a profound impact on us. Vaaitha, from director Mahivarman, falls somewhere in the middle of these two extremes. The life of an innocent laundry worker and his family is affected negatively by the judicial system's flaws in this heartbreaking tale of injustice.
An accident occurs at the beginning of the movie, in which Appusamy (Mu Ramasamy), a senior laundromat employee, is hurt. A local politician suggests that the family of the accident victim, Anbazhagan, a member of a wealthy community, sue him for damages. Anbazhagan and his father Muthusamy are hesitant to even try and reach an amicable resolution because the victim is a member of an oppressed group. They accuse Appusamy of stealing a bike, and even police officers mistreat the old man's son Vicky (Pugal Mahendran). Appusamy and his family are consequently forced to battle for justice in court. However, the people engaged in the case's avarice and caste pride made their lives miserable.
Despite the plot's seeming simplicity, the author's concept to use a straightforward accident to discuss caste politics deserves praise. From the very first scene, he crafts a series of events that are natural and never feel out of place. The writing is so excellent that it causes us to feel sympathy for the main character, who falls victim to the vices in our society. The only issue here is that it takes some time for us to adjust to the environment he creates. There are too many people introduced, some of which, like Nassar's character, have no purpose. Thoughts that Nassar's persona might provide some insight on Appusamy's life are unfounded.
An accident occurs at the beginning of the movie, in which Appusamy (Mu Ramasamy), a senior laundromat employee, is hurt. A local politician suggests that the family of the accident victim, Anbazhagan, a member of a wealthy community, sue him for damages. Anbazhagan and his father Muthusamy are hesitant to even try and reach an amicable resolution because the victim is a member of an oppressed group. They accuse Appusamy of stealing a bike, and even police officers mistreat the old man's son Vicky (Pugal Mahendran). Appusamy and his family are consequently forced to battle for justice in court. However, the people engaged in the case's avarice and caste pride made their lives miserable.
Despite the plot's seeming simplicity, the author's concept to use a straightforward accident to discuss caste politics deserves praise. From the very first scene, he crafts a series of events that are natural and never feel out of place. The writing is so excellent that it causes us to feel sympathy for the main character, who falls victim to the vices in our society. The only issue here is that it takes some time for us to adjust to the environment he creates. There are too many people introduced, some of which, like Nassar's character, have no purpose. Thoughts that Nassar's persona might provide some insight on Appusamy's life are unfounded.
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