This week, theatres are mostly filled with small and dubbed films due to the absence of big releases. One such release is Trikala, a small-budget movie. Master Mahendran plays the lead in this film. Along with him, Shraddha Das, Ajay, and Aamani appear in important roles. Now it remains to be seen how well Trikala connects with the audience.
Trikala Story: A royal family suffers a curse after the king commits a sin due to wrong advice. From then on, every child born in the family faces severe problems. Surya Vardhan Varma is born disabled, and his son Vaitaran grows up with a rare condition where sunlight burns his skin, forcing him to live in darkness and become mentally unstable. Later, a second marriage brings temporary peace to the family.
However, things turn tragic when Vaitaran kills his father and stepmother. The story then follows the mystery behind these shocking events, along with Shiva’s role and whether the curse is finally broken.
Performances: Although Master Mahendran is the hero of Trikala, the story is largely driven by Ajay’s character, Vaitharan. Mahendran performs well, but Ajay steals the show with a powerful and intense performance. Shraddha Das suits her role as Maya, a psychology expert and investigative journalist. Amani is effective as the mother and delivers some strong dialogues, though her character’s conclusion feels underwhelming. Devi Prasad does a decent job, while Ravi Varma stands out with his trademark villainous performance. Veteran actor Suriya leaves an impact in his role, and the appearance of late actor Fish Venkat brings nostalgic memories for audiences.
Technical Aspects: Trikala starts with an interesting idea, and the title with the tagline “Script of God” creates good expectations for a mythological story. Director Mani picks an interesting concept, and the opening scenes are engaging. Though the narrative becomes slightly confusing after the hero’s track begins, a few interesting moments keep the film moving. The horror sequences before the interval are effective and supported by a strong background score.
The film gets more engaging with the supernatural elements, and the twist involving Vaitharan may appeal to some viewers. The cinematography, especially in the flashback portions, is impressive, while the production values reflect the makers commitment to the project.
Analysis: Trikala has an interesting concept, good performances, and strong technical support. Despite some confusion in the first half, it works as a decent one-time watch.
Verdict: Trikala has an intriguing premise, strong performances from Ajay and the supporting cast, and effective horror elements. Despite some confusion in the narration, it delivers a decent theatrical experience.
Bottom Line: Decent One-Time Watch.
Rating: 2.5/5
