Why? Because even chases need to have a reason. Even if the philosophy of the writer has come been communicated in the story, at least the adventure could have worked, but even that fails.The bottom line is-the story makes no sense. How can it when we are shown that a bullet hitting Avatar Singh due a fight between the other avatars cures him of this cancer? Another example is-there is a reason why the Tsunami came, it is to save humanity from the virus that was released. Kamal’s attempt of bringing in 10 different characters and making their destinies criss-cross does not succeed in proving the philosophy of the story. In other words, the story wants us to ask if whatever happens, happens for a reason and God knows what is good for us. Kamal’s point in writing the story is make the audience reflect about the divine, the pre-destined versus coincidence (a la Shyamalan’s Signs). As a story writer, Kamal Haasan attempts to be the commercial M.Most of the avatars, particularly that of Bush, come off as a comedy film. The old lady (who looks repulsive), the pop singer, the tall muslim, the japaneese martial arts fighter, the young dalit activist, the president Bush are examples of Kamal’s indulgence in showing off (not showcasing) this acting talent. Six out of the ten avatars are irrelevant and add no value to the story. The story is too simple to justify or accommodate the ten avatars. First of all, there is no need for Kamal to do ten avatars.Also, K.S Ravikumar’s energetic and lively dance towards the end credits for Loka Nayakudu, comes a relief. Although this episode’s intensity is unconnected to the film, the rest of the film is so bad that you can’t help but console yourself that at least you saw a film where 15 minutes was well done. The only redeeming feature of this film is the first 15 minutes set in the 12 th century. What could have been an exiting adventure is spoilt due to Kamal Haasan’s indulgence and fetish of wanting to be the first actor to do 10 roles in a film.īefore getting in to the irrelevant aspects of the film, let’s talk about the positive aspect.
Why each avatar is presented, how and why they relevant and irrelevant and they fit or don’t fit in to the story is beyond the scope of this review. Towards the end, the virus is released and humanity is saved because of the Tsunami (the virus can only be nullified with tons and tons of salt). It this journey that takes Govind and Fletcher to India and in due course of time all the remaining characters and avatars of Kamal are introduced. In the process of escaping and keeping the capsule away from the bad guys, the capsule travels to India by a courier. Govind is chased by a former CIA man, Chris Fletcher (Kamal) who is accompanied by Mallika and appointed by Govind’s boss to kill Govind and recover the capsule. From this point on begins the senseless and insane chase after chase till you get tired by the end of the film. Govind’s suspicion is proved right and he steals the capsule that contains the virus and escapes. However, Govind suspects his boss of foul play and thinks he might be interested in selling this technology. Seeing this, Govind’s conscious pricks him and he tells the company board to abandon this project in the interest of humanity.
Govind and team are experimenting with bio-chemical warfare when an accident occurs that kills the experimental monkey in a brutal way. Next, we are brought in to modern day America in the lab of a biotechnology firm where Govind works. Rangarajan Nambi (Kamal) is the temple priest who is tied to vishnu’s idol and is thrown in to the sea. Rewind to the Chola dynasty where vaishnaviates are being persecuted by shaivaites. For this he must travel back to the 12 th century where the story begins. Govind says he will tell us a story that will make us reflect on religion, the divine, science, and our human race. The narrator of the story is the scientist Govind (Kamal) from the podium of a stadium filled with thousands of spectators in the presence of Karunanidhi, Manmohan Singh, and George Bush. So what avatar does Dasavatharam finally take on the silver screen? In my opinion it is the Nonsense-Avatar! Thus, the film too is subject to the expectations usually associated with such blockbusters and its success depends whether the expectations are met or not. Kamal Haasan creating history by donning 10 different roles, the film is easily the biggest blockbuster release of 2008 or the recent past. Touted as the biggest film ever made in Indian cinema with Dr. After almost three years in the making, court cases, controversies, and extraordinary hype, Dasavatharam finally hit the silver screen on June 13 th, 2008.
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