Anaagarigam

Anaagarigam is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller drama film directed by Siji Chakaravarthi. The story revolves around Professor Rajasekharan, played by R. Madhavan, who is recently married to Meenakshi, played by Archana Gupta. The film begins with a flashback where Rajasekharan is a university professor, and Meenakshi is introduced to the audience as his wife. However, before getting married, Rajasekharan had a previous relationship with a student, Nalini, played by Pooja Devariya. The audience is shown flashbacks of their illicit relationship, which started when Rajasekharan was a professor at a university in a different city. The flashbacks reveal that Rajasekharan and Nalini's affair lasted for about a year before they got caught by Rajasekharan's colleagues. Nalini's reputation is ruined, and she leaves the city, while Rajasekharan moves to a different city to join his new workplace. Rajasekharan marries Meenakshi, a woman from a high-class family, thinking that he can now live a normal life without any past baggage. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Rajasekharan is struggling to come to terms with his past. He has developed a complex personality disorder, which is a direct consequence of his past actions. Throughout the film, Rajasekharan's character is shown to be highly intelligent and confident, but also possessive and obsessive. He becomes fixated on the idea that Nalini is trying to harm him and get back to him. Rajasekharan begins to develop delusions of Nalini stalking him and sending him mysterious messages. Meenakshi, unaware of Rajasekharan's past, starts to doubt his sanity as he becomes more and more erratic. The narrative is presented through a series of fragmented flashbacks, which makes it even more difficult for the audience to distinguish between reality and Rajasekharan's delusions. It becomes a cat-and-mouse game between Rajasekharan and the audience, as the truth behind his delusions is slowly revealed. As the story progresses, the audience comes to understand that Rajasekharan's delusions are a coping mechanism for his feelings of guilt and shame about his past affair with Nalini. It becomes clear that Rajasekharan is trying to convince himself and others that Nalini is a threat to him, rather than acknowledging his own past mistakes. One of the key themes explored in the film is the blurred lines between guilt, shame, and revenge. Rajasekharan is torn between his desire to punish Nalini for her perceived wrongdoings and his need to make amends for his past mistakes. The character development is excellent in the film, with Rajasekharan being multi-dimensional and complex. The film does not shy away from exploring the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of our actions. The direction by Siji Chakaravarthi is taut and gripping, making the film difficult to look away from. The cinematography is also noteworthy, with the use of bold colors and an unsettling background score adding to the tension and suspense. Overall, Anaagarigam is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the complexities of the human mind and the consequences of our actions. The film raises questions about guilt, shame, and redemption, and it leaves the audience questioning the morality of Rajasekharan's actions.