Kannammaa Writes

 I once told a friend that I wouldn't judge anyone who has casual sex. But I'd judge him hard if he didn't dispose his used condoms properly. That unusual wisecracking encapsulates my overall opinion on Kadhalikka Neramillai's plot. But I need to do justice to all the other aspects Kadhalikka Neramillai explored, amid the weeps of culture vulture, claiming that Indian culture is degenerating to western, morally corrupt wokeism. So... here goes! 1. The portrayal that gay people (Sethuraman, essayed by Vinay Rai) aren't always looking for sex is trailblazing - they are capable of friendship, and other platonic relationships. Finally, the "Avana nee" (So, you're gay?) scene has been vanquished - by a woman director. Kiruthiga vindicated the long overdue stigma on gays portrayed in Tamil movies. She's also realistic about it. Gowda (Yogi Babu) represents the struggle Indians face in accepting change. Methuva tha varuvan. (He will come around slowly.)  ...