cinemophilia: Naan Kadavul

30 Dec 2020

Naan Kadavul

Naan Kadavul, directed by Bala. It's always a challenge to write about his movies. This is a long time wish of mine, like that of previous post.

'Naan Kadavul' fetched a National Award to Bala. The story line is very simple not much complicated but the complications in shooting the first 20 minutes of the movie is very huge. Arya's efforts are breathtaking. Such a dedication to play the character of 'Aghori' with authenticity. The another strong pillar of the movie is Pooja Umashankar. Perfectionism.🔥💯

Aghoris: The vamacharic ascetic shaiva Sadhus.

(Source: Wikipedia and some from my Grandfather)

1. They eat human flesh

2. They Smear cremation ashes in their bodies

3. They have to attend tests like living in crematorium for several years with great difficulties to become aghori. It takes about 12 long years

4. They don't fall sick as they always intake medicinal oil which is extracted from human bodies.

Music Arrangements by Ilayaraja, penned down by Vaali, most of them from powerful hymns called "Rudram Chamakkam" & "Ardhanaareshwara Ashtakam".

Sung by Vijayaprakash, perfect choice.

Definitely, this song gives a vibrant experience whenever we listen. And there is a most important thing to observe in this song.

Throughout the song there is no temple bell sounds except that of one place which I've included above. To know the reason behind it, some of the hymns and their meanings have to be mentioned.

Ayam Brahmaahsmi Om Om

Aham Brahmaahsmi Om Om

Gana Gana Gana Gana

Sahasra Kanta Saptha Viharaki.

Dama Dama Dama Dama

Duma Duma Duma Duma

Shiva Dama Duga Nadha Viharaki.

Meaning:

The soul is Brahma ,

I'm Brahma,

The one who resides in the sound of "Thousand bells",

The one who resides in the sound of hand drum.