Ratsasan Review

Recent years have been quite profitable for the South Indian movies. Examples are Baahubali, Eega, Enthiran, 2.0, and many more. But there have been some underrated films that might have not got the right marketing, but had a terrific word of mouth. Ratsasan is one such kind of movie. It's a psychological thriller directed by Ramkumar, and stars Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul and others.

Plotline and Screenplay:

The plot starts off with a murder. [You might consider this to be a spoiler, but it sets the right tone for the film] Later, the cops identify that they are dealing with a psycho-killer. The rests of the turns forms the rest of the plot.

The tone of the film is dark and disturbing. But the film features no such elements which might make the film A-rated. Some elements might be disturbing, but it doesn't affect much. The writing and screenplay of the film is very interesting, and gripping. You can't just loose your mind even for a second. That is the reason why the film is a gem. I thought that Gone Girl was the best psychological thriller I've ever seen. But this film makes me think again. Hats off to Ramkumar. Laudable Efforts!

Acting:

All the cast did a good job. Vishnu Vishal was convincing in his cop role. Amala Paul was also good. But Saravanan steals the main show.[ I wouldn't talk about his character, since it is a spoiler. Those who've watched the film will agree to my point]Rest of the cast did a good job.

Music:

It is one of those X-factors of the film that make it interesting. The songs were good.[ Though I don't know Tamil, but the tunes were soulful. I don't listen the song by reading the subtitles. LOL]. The Bgm is the X-factor that makes each and every scene gripping. It's the best combination I've ever seen of both writing and background scores.

Direction:

Along with the writing, music, scores, direction is one of those other factors that makes the film absorbing. Ramkumar did a perfect job. Really, he handles each and every aspect perfectly.

Verdict:

Watch this film with all senses open, otherwise you might miss the entrallness of the film. You'll get absorbed in the film right from the first moment. Hands down to the best psychological thriller I've ever encountered. Really. It's true to say that Regional cinema might now be rising up from the logicless action, or masala elements. The best sleeping thriller of the year.