Ok Kanmani
Overview
O Kadhal Kanmani (Popularly known as OK Kanmani) is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romance film. It is written, directed and produced by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen in the lead roles. The film illustrates a young couple in a live-in relationship in Mumbai. Prakash Raj and Leela Samson play supporting roles as an older couple in the film, portraying the younger couple’s landlords. The film is often regarded as a reflection of the modern mindset of urban India that highlights issues such as marriage and traditional values. The film was a super hit at the box office. It performed extremely well in multiplexes across India and overseas. It was later remade into Hindi as OK Jaanu in 2017, directed by Shaad Ali. Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor played the lead roles.
Acting, Direction & Cinematography
There are so many things to appreciate here about this film. Mani Ratnam’s direction, brilliant acting by the lead pair (DQ and Nithya Menon), cinematography etc.
The everyday conversations, the frenzied camera movements, the moving traffic, buses and trains building the atmosphere of a scene even when conversations and conflicts form an important part of it.
Music
The music by AR Rahman deserves a special mention here. It’s probably one of the finest soundtracks I have ever heard in a film as I have never been so addicted to a soundtrack so much. It’s that good.
This film is a reminder that visionary directors like Mani Ratnam can make such amazing films so easily. Don’t know how much effort he applied here, but it’s still a must watch for many an incurable romantic.
If anyone wants to enjoy this gem, they can check it out on Disney+Hotstar.
Disclaimer: The above review solely illustrates the views of the writer.