Kanmani and Khatija could have supplied the stability that both of their lives required. Rambo could not have been a feasible option because he was erratic and emotional. Rambo's relationship with the two is exploitative on both a material and emotional level. He borrows money from Khatija to aid the woman with whom he was having an affair, and two days later he stops answering her calls. Rambo essentially uses the two ladies to heal his emotional scars from childhood, is uncaring and oblivious to their sentiments, and is willing to jeopardise their futures for his own selfish desires.
However, he appears to provide physical protection, which could have been provided by any "rowdy" if he had been courteous enough to take them to one. However, the threat posed by the "rowdies" is also insignificant. Rambo, in essence, provides them with nothing. kanmani very certainly paid cash for all of her ola rides, including the two-hour 'Indian tour.'
Kanmani and Khatija would have been a better match, even if their tastes are similar - after all, they both fell in love with Rambo for who knows what reason. kanmani and Khatija appeared to be enough. Rambo was an unnecessary extra. Yes, it was the story of Rambo. It wasn't necessary. It may have been the story of kanmani and Khatija. However, the patriarchal ethos that pervades our film business prohibits this from happening.
Mainstream tamil cinema is still hesitant to depart from the heteronormative concept of love and produce progressive and daring films about LGBTQIA+ issues. One of the concerns is that an untrained tamil audience would be alienated by such a film. Although no traditional orthodox society could be totally prepared, this cannot be used as an excuse. Not any longer. There are already short films and independent songs about this issue, and it's past time for mainstream films to join in.
However, he appears to provide physical protection, which could have been provided by any "rowdy" if he had been courteous enough to take them to one. However, the threat posed by the "rowdies" is also insignificant. Rambo, in essence, provides them with nothing. kanmani very certainly paid cash for all of her ola rides, including the two-hour 'Indian tour.'
Kanmani and Khatija would have been a better match, even if their tastes are similar - after all, they both fell in love with Rambo for who knows what reason. kanmani and Khatija appeared to be enough. Rambo was an unnecessary extra. Yes, it was the story of Rambo. It wasn't necessary. It may have been the story of kanmani and Khatija. However, the patriarchal ethos that pervades our film business prohibits this from happening.
Mainstream tamil cinema is still hesitant to depart from the heteronormative concept of love and produce progressive and daring films about LGBTQIA+ issues. One of the concerns is that an untrained tamil audience would be alienated by such a film. Although no traditional orthodox society could be totally prepared, this cannot be used as an excuse. Not any longer. There are already short films and independent songs about this issue, and it's past time for mainstream films to join in.
