Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal Movie Review : A heartwarming tale about regret, remorse and realisation

Jan 29,2022

The titles of a few films are so apt that we are probably ready for what we are going to witness for the next couple of hours on-screen. Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal is one such film as it walks us through the lives of four youngsters from different walks of life who get affected by one common event - a disastrous road accident. The emotional drama emphasises on the fact that life has always been kind to us and it's only in our hands to set things right. The movie deals with the regret, remorse and realisation of individuals who were affected by an incident.

Debutant director, Vishal Venkat, has made sure that the message is loud and clear towards the end of the film, without being too preachy. However, when it comes to the initial staging and character sketching, the makers have made it too obvious for the audience to understand what kind of transformation they will be going through in the second half. The director kicks-off the film with Selvaraj's (Nasser) character, as he carries out his morning rituals and walks down from his apartment to buy some milk. That one continuous shot by cinematographer Meyyendiran clearly tells you how important this old man is and the events that unfold henceforth depend on his actions. In a few minutes, we are introduced to his son, Vijaykumar alias Vijay (Ashok Selvan), a caring youngster with anger management issues. He is established as someone who thinks that his decisions matter more than others. For instance, in one of the scenes, he refuses to take a day off from work to accompany his dad to deliver his marriage invitation to friends and relatives. However, little does he know that this decision would turn his life upside down and create an impact in the lives of many.

Meanwhile, we also get to see the life of Pradheesh (Abi Haasan), an aspiring actor and son of acclaimed filmmaker Arivazghagan (KS Ravikumar). His speech in the audio launch of his first film goes viral for all wrong reasons and he gets trolled on social media. That doesn't stop there - Pradheesh gets embroiled in a road accident, which almost ruins his career. A senior software engineer, Praveen (Praveen Raja) who is waiting to return abroad and a housekeeping supervisor, (Rajasekar) Manikandan, who badly wants a higher posting at work, cross paths in their lives. What happens next form the crux of the story.

It is definitely not very easy delineating multiple characters and narrating their stories, while jumping between the various narratives, but Vishal Venkat has managed it with ease. These kinds of genres are always interesting to watch when done well as you will definitely have some takeaways from it. The dialogues, written by Manikandan, have complemented the story well and probably that is one of the USPs of the film. There is a dialogue at the tail end of the film where Nasser says how everyone makes mistakes but there's always a second chance given in life to realise things and let go. That sums up it all.

Though the director's intention is pure, a few errors in character sketching disturbs the flow. For instance, we understand that Ashok Selvan's character has anger management issues but that doesn't mean he should be shouting throughout the film. It could have been done in a subtle way with some powerful dialogues. His over-the-top voice distracts the emotions that we experience in the previous scenes and it gets tough for us to relate with it. However, the last couple of scenes, where he interacts with his girlfriend Malar (Reyaa) does bring tears to our eyes. Ashok's performance is definitely something to watch out for.

Vishal has handled both Abi Haasan and Manikandan's character in an interesting way. Though it has its own flaws, both these roles give us an engaging experience. Manikandan, especially, is an asset to Tamil cinema. He understands the sense of the scene and character and delivers a hearful performance. The emotions he expresses during his interaction with Vijay (Ashok Selvan) makes us root for him. For Nasser, his experience comes into play. He is brilliant as Selvaraj, an aged-man with health issues.

Riythvika, who plays Praveen's wife, has delivered a decent performance. We have seen Riythvika portraying such characters before and she has done it with perfection here too. Praveen, in one of the scenes, looks at the gadgets he has brought throughout his life and understands it's of no use when he is badly in need of money. Though it had a lot of depth, that particular scene could have been a bit short.

Regret can make all of us feel an implacable bitterness like no other emotions. When every character in the film goes through a similar emotion, we are forced to be a part of their journey and introspect our own tales. Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal is a heartwarming film with some takeaways for all generations.

Tags:

Ashok Selvan Ashok Selvan in news news about Ashok Selvan

'Jan Nayagan' Movie Review: Vijay's Final Film Is Overshadowed by Politics, 3-Hour Runtime Tests Patience

Jul 23,2026

Vijay's much-awaited farewell film, Jan Nayagan, arrives with massive expectations, marking the superstar's final appearance on the big screen before his full-time political journey. While fans hoped for an unforgettable send-off, director H. Vinoth delivers a film where political messag

Jantar Mantar Protest: From R. Madhavan to Alia Bhatt, Celebrities Rally Behind Students; Here's What They Said

Jul 23,2026

The nationwide outrage over the alleged NEET paper leak has intensified, with thousands of students staging protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and demonstrations spreading across Mumbai and several other cities. Protesters are demanding a transparent investigation into the examination cont

Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Creates Box Office Storm: Two Major Tamil Films Postponed as Fans Celebrate Thalapathy's Final Movie

Jul 16,2026

The excitement surrounding Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated film 'Jana Nayagan' has reached unprecedented levels ahead of its July 23, 2026 release. Widely believed to be Vijay's final film before entering full-time politics, the movie has prompted two Tamil filmmakers to postpone

Salman Khan’s New House Approved: Is He Finally Leaving Galaxy Apartments After 52 Years?

Jun 30,2026

Rumours about Salman Khan leaving his iconic Galaxy Apartments residence have been making headlines after reports claimed the Bollywood superstar was preparing to move into a new luxury home in Bandra. However, the reality is quite different. While the Khan family's sea-facing Bandra prop

Security Breach Involving Arbaaz Khan: Intruder Jumps Into Actor’s Car, Removed by Bouncer

Jun 17,2026

Actor Arbaaz Khan recently found himself at the center of a security scare during a public event in Kolkata. A video from the incident has gone viral on social media, showing an unidentified man allegedly forcing his way into the actor's car as he was leaving the venue.The unexpected inci

‘Happy Birthday to the Queen’: Priyanka Chopra Shares Special Birthday Wish for Mother Madhu Chopra

Jun 17,2026

Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas melted hearts on social media after sharing a special birthday message for her mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra. The actress took to Instagram Stories to celebrate her mother's birthday and expressed gratitude for her constant guidance and support.The heartfelt p

Kangana Ranaut Breaks Silence on ‘Don 3’ Controversy, Says ‘Ranveer Singh Is Being Targeted After Dhurandhar’

Jun 12,2026

Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has once again sparked discussion with her comments on the controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh and his reported exit from Don 3. Speaking in a recent interview, Kangana suggested that Ranveer may have been unfairly targeted following the su

Anupam Kher Scolds David Dhawan Over Retirement Rumors: "Who Are You to Decide..."

Jun 04,2026

Veteran Bollywood filmmaker David Dhawan has returned to the director’s chair after a gap of six years. However, what has surprised fans even more is his announcement that his upcoming film Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani will reportedly be his final directorial venture before retirement.But

Entertainment News

View All

Kangana Ranaut Breaks Silence

Jun 12,2026

Anupam Kher Scolds David Dhawa

Jun 04,2026

'Bad breath from her mouth...'

Jun 03,2026

Kangana Ranaut Recalls 26/11 M