Captain Miller

Dhanush joins the British army because, in India’s feudal society, he is treated like less of a human.

He and the people of his community are not allowed to step into the very temple they built, stripped of rights and respect, and subjected to relentless humiliation, torture, and degrading practices, including the prohibition of wearing footwear.

Already burdened by oppression, Dhanush is less disturbed by the additional maltreatment from the British.

Soon Dhanush is faced with an unsettling reality, which he overlooked in his rush to join the army.

The rest of the film follows Dhanush’s journey as he navigates a war-ravaged nation looking for answers to some existential questions.

Director Arun Matheswaran  has tried to show the freedom struggle against the British through the eyes of an oppressed class.

Dhanush infuses the narrative with a wild energy channeling the pain and trauma of his character into every fiber of his performance.

Shivarajkumar delivers one of the most understated performances of his career, portraying a freedom fighter inclined towards peaceful protest rather than violent methods.

Sundeep Kishan, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Aditi Balan, John Kokken, Elango Kumaravel and Nivedhithaa Sathish all make a solid impression with their performance.

Composer GV Prakash Kumar compliments Arun’s minimalist vision with a solid musical score. Rest of the technical aspects of the movie are laudable as well.

Rating: 3.5/5