Discrimination happens in several ways and it has hundreds of ugly heads. In our country, systematic discrimination opens new windows for the privileged. It allows them to keep the hierarchy unbroken since it favors them.
Director Mari Selvaraj fuses symbols from Ancient Indian, Medieval European and folk mythology to depict Podiyankulam and its oppressed community. The donkey, the horse, and the sword define Karnan’s destiny.
With Santhosh Narayanan’s rousing score, great performances all around and the earthy, burnt tones of Theni Eswar, Karnan intentionally disturbs the viewer from their slumber.