Kaatru Veliyidai (2017)

Kaatru Veliyidai: Directed by Mani Ratnam. With Karthi, Aditi Rao Hydari, Shraddha Srinath, RJ Balaji. Set during the Kargil War, fighter pilot Varun recalls his romance with Leela while being held prisoner in Pakistan.

“I donu0026#39;t understand why this film got many negative reviews perhaps they thought this film portrays Lust in the name of love.This film portrays both thatu0026#39;s why I called it u0026quot;A story of Passionate loveu0026quot;.A love between two almost opposite characters who wants enjoy love and sexual pleasures but not prepared for Family life and itu0026#39;s responsibilities.The psychological differences between the two main characters were well portrayed. Karthi suits his role when he plays u0026quot;Roughu0026quot; Character but his facial expressions irritated me during romantic scenes.Maniu0026#39;s Heroines are usually well educated,independent and adorable. Dr.Leela (Aditi) is an addition to this list. Aditi did a good job there. I was surprised to see RJ Balaji in Dru0026#39;Ilyas Hussainu0026#39;s role.As usual visuals were eye pleasing and I enjoyed them very much.Songs were good.I was disappointed that Mani was trying to normalize premarital sexual relationships.Iu0026#39;m aware premarital sexual relationship is increasing in India and SriLanka but portraying those as culturally u0026quot;Normalu0026quot; is unacceptable.”