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Ravana Desam Review
- 11/22/2013 9:15:57 AM
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Cast: Ajay Nuthakki, Jennifer, Ramesh Babu, SandeshDirection: Ajay NuthakkiGenre: DramaDuration: 2 hours 5 minutes
Synopsis: A group of Sri Lankan Tamils try to cross the sea and reach the Indian coast. However, they lose their way in the middle of the sea and soon, the only destination in sight seems to be the land of no return...
Review: At a time when many films are afraid to take a political stand, Ravana Desam deserves praise for being brave enough to explore the thorny Sri Lankan issue. And, it is remarkable that it also manages to not end up as a jingoistic publicity tool for the LTTE or other pro-Tamil groups. Instead, the film takes up the side of the common man, as it seeks compassion for a group of people who are not only discriminated in their own land but are also not wanted by their brethren across the sea.
The main characters in the film are individuals in a Lankan village who want a peaceful life for themselves and their future generation. They mistrust both the Sri Lankan army (whose soldiers are shown murdering the common folk and raping the women at will) and the Tigers (who refuse to allow them to leave the land and murder those who attempt to do so). Victor, the film's lead character, is a person who stealthily helps his people to flee to India. He is in love with Abinaya, but wants to marry her only when there is peace in his homeland. Then there is Anthony, who dreams of great things for his newborn,
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