It’s Mani Ratnam after two years and more. That is, in fact, what impacts our experience of this week’s release, Kadal. Expectations are high and you want a masterpiece; what you get is just a watchable drama

At the core of Kadal is the oft-told tale of the clash between good and evil. Set in a fishing village in southern Tamil Nadu, it pits the goodness of Father Sam, played expertly by Arvind Swamy, against the wicked and power-obsessed Bergman, played in somewhat exaggerated style by Arjun Sarja. They have a history and Bergman has a score to settle with the priest. Into the priest’s life comes Thomas, an orphan. Click here to read more