Kannammaa Writes

I have a bad habit of picking out feminism elements in anything and everything I see. Meiazhagan isn't an exception. So, let's dive right into discovering how Meiazhagan  subtly speaks feminism! Indian parents must let go of their ego that they know what's best for their daughters. This scene is iconic, speaking about how Indian women aren't allowed to make their own decisions despite adulthood. Parents just make decisions that they think are best and the women aren't helped once the decision goes wrong and destroys the women's lives. It's weird that Indian society wouldn't hold parents accountable for making bad decisions that make their daughter's lives take a turn toward an insufferable fate. The women are expected to live the hollow life anyway. Worst, no one bothers to support the women or take the effort to release the women from their toxic marriages.  The women shouldn't be bitter and angry either - at their parents or the enablers of her

  I can't help loving Meiazhagan more every day. And I truly think the women in this film, though didn't have much screen time, they carried the story forward and made a huge impact. So, let's pay a tribute to the women of Meiazhagan! 1. Hema. She is Arul's compass who knows him well. Truly embodies what a significant other should be.💖💑 She clears Arul's self doubt. Not only does she messes around with him, she understands him well and displays what Arul lost - the childlike excitement. Her understanding of Arul's every part is key to his journey back to his native he had forgotten. 2. Bhuvana. The sister who held Arul's heartstrings and tugged him back to his hometown. No eye can stay dry as Arul puts on anklets on her feet on the wedding reception stage... 😭 Her insistence proves the love she has for her cousin. The scene was a tear jerker and drove in the message about unbreakable family bond that work both ways. 3. Latha. encapsulates the fact how par

I've been watching clips of the movie Raghu Taatha and made a statement that I wished Divya (Revathi) in Mouna Raagam rejected Chandrakumar (Mohan) like Keerthi Suresh did.  And all hell broke loose. I was vilified. "If Divya had rejected CK (Chandrakumar), she would've missed a diamond." So, I am compelled to explain why Chandrakumar is not a green flag by any definition. 1. A man who is a green flag wouldn't say that he likes a girl and would like to marry her after she clearly explained about herself and disinterest in marriage. 🚩 If he is a green flag, he wouldn't let her family pressure her into marrying him because although they like him, she doesn't. There is subtle dishonoring of consent on Chandrakumar's behalf. And he let Divya's family leverage his so-called good qualities into forcing her to marry him. 2. Divya clearly emits signs of discomfort when CK approaches her. Instead of noticing that, he proceeds to "first night" unt

At the age where I was still finding my footing in life, Minsara Kanavu's Priya, essayed by Kajol has been a character I drew inspiration from in navigating life. Allow me to share what makes Priya so ahead of her time!    1. She knows exactly what she wants in life (until the love fiasco meddles with her focus). ❤ Though I didn't want to be a nun, Priya taught me that it's okay to take unconventional paths in life - not doing what everybody is doing. Cut your own path or don't be afraid to take the less-walked path. This was why I decided to switch from science to humanities in A-Levels. 💃💅 2. Having fun and diverse interests, traveling, and enjoying life isn't the monopoly of men. 💝 To this day, Indians think all a girl should do in life are study, graduate, join a company, get married, and settle down. But look at what Priya taught us in way back in 1997 - be independent, explore what life has to offer, and have fun while at it. 😍😎 3. She is firm when the si

With all the rape cases going on, I desperately needed a coping mechanism, an escape from the brutal reality. So, I watched *Ayothi* again and then sat down to review the movie. Without further ado, let’s dive right in.      All the characters are well-defined from the start, setting the stage for what’s coming. We have the feared paternal figure, the meek wife, and the loving mother of two beautiful children who are all too aware of their father’s dominant, abusive, and recalcitrant ways – and his strict adherence to the Hindu faith. Shivani (Preethi Asrani) stole hearts with her realistic acting. The likes of Hansika Motwani are sorely defeated by Preethi’s prowess. How phenomenal is her performance – she draws us in with her every emotion – and does so flawlessly.   This is one of the rare times I am appreciating a fair-skinned, non-Tamil actress in a Tamil movie. The story revolves around a North Indian family from Ayodhya visiting Rameshwaram in Tamilnadu, where the mother dies