Kamaraj

Film : Kamaraj
Release : 2004
Producer/Banner : Ramana Communications
Direction : A.Balakrishnan
Cast : Richard Madhuram, Sampathraj, Charuhasan, Anandhi, Veerachami, V.S.Ragahvan

Ramana Communications that has produced a film on K. Kamaraj, a diehard Congressman of the Nehru Era, a distinguished personality, who remained a bachelor all his life and served the country till his last breath. The story narrates 60 years of Kamaraj�s life in a chronological order, the incidents, the people who are responsible for his growth, the important events in India�s history and the effects of the same on him, and vice versa. The film is narrated in three phases - The first phase dates back to pre-independence period, portraying Kamaraj�s childhood and adulthood and Sathyamoorthy�s interest to build him, his growth as a politician, and his life in the prison. The second part reflects how from a humble beginning he emerges as the Chief Minister of the State, a man of the masses. It also depicts the reforms he brings in the field of education, his largess, and his adapting the rules according to the situation - like for the urgent eye-operation of a child. The third part is where he puts forth his Plans, resigns from the post of CM, involves himself in party work; his influence on national politics, and emerging as a king maker of repute.

All the characters in the film fit the role like T. Richard Madhuram who plays Kamaraj has given a fine performance. M.S. Bhaskar who has dubbed for Kamaraj needs special mention. Sampathraj who is doing the younger version of Kamaraj has also done his part well. T.S.Anandhi as Indira Gandhi is an apt choice. Kamaraj�s simple living and high thinking is presented well with a visionary touch by director Balakrishnan. The producer has to be appreciated for his effort to produce a film with no commercial scope. Though the film looks like a documentary, it deserves a watch at least once.

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