Mari Selvaraj’s film Bison Kaalamaadan has received a lot of praise upon its release. This recent release is also popularly known as the Bison movie and has garnered quite a discussion all over the internet. The film is being praised for its social commentary that hits hard as home. This sports drama being released on the auspicious occasion of Diwali really made its place in the audience’s heart. Now, let’s take a little deeper look into the reaction of critics and fans. Also, those unaware of the story can read on to find out what the story is about and why it is getting such a huge reaction among people.
A Unique Voice
Do you know who is the unique voice behind the major hit? It’s none other than Mari Selvaraj. The filmmaker who is known for reaching out to themes like caste discrimination and rural life challenges. His every story told a story for millions and acted as a bridge between common people and voicing out the concerns to billions. Among the other modern directors Mari Selvaraj really stands tall for his unique works. He isn’t afraid to play around intricate themes of society. All the praise the movie is getting could be directed towards him as the most important aspect of the film is the story. Though this movie is inspired by a real life scenario, it is still commendable how the filmmaker has brought out the true nature in the scenes.
What is Bison About?
The Bison movie is a Tamil sports drama that revolves around a character named Kittan. The film is inspired by the real life Kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan. Kittan comes from a marginalized community in Thoothukudi. He wants to represent his country through his sports but before that he has to go through various obstacles created by the caste system. As he hails from a community which is not respected much by the society, all his dreams and ambitions go through a strict test. The protagonist Kittan, filled with enthusiasm, is being tested time and again. The most saddening part is that even though his aim is to make his nation proud, people who are in the team itself throw shade at him.
Apart from the main plot it is also worth mentioning that through this movie the director has shown the rich culture of Tamil Nadu. How the sport matters to the people and how it is actually celebrated there. It is a rare occurrence in the movie industry where we get to see the sport culture of any community. Bison in this case stands out and brings us the authentic and raw experience of the state.
Themes that Hit Home
There are many themes in the movie that resonate with thousands of viewers. The first one is Caste-based injustice and inequality. Kabaddi is a well-known sport in the entire nation, and when we see it from the perspective of an audience there isn’t much injustice. But the problem is that for the players, in a seemingly simple sport, the management could be brutal towards candidates. The movie portrayed this system and how a marginalised individual is shadowed by the people in power, even though he has a zeal to make his nation proud. The inequality is very evident through the intense scenes, which eventually make the audience shed a tear with the character.
Another theme is Identity. When there is so much going around a character, it is possible to lose their own value. Through Kittan, it is made clear to the audience how his fight for identity made him a true hero. There seems to be a loss of identity as well between the movies. His true fight is against the social realities holding him back. He is not just fighting the opponent in the game, he is fighting everyone in the society who are trying to hold him back and suppress him.
What’s Next for Mari Selvaraj?
The Bison movie is getting such a positive response it is not wrong for the audience to wonder what will be next for Mari Selvaraj. It is speculated that his upcoming projects will also dive deep in the themes of societal injustice and self identities. It would be worth the wait if he is planning on taking a little longer this time. After all, bringing stories that resonate with thousands is not easy work. Whatever the new project might be about, it is a fact now that the bar of audience is sky high. All the eyes who are waiting to see his another blockbuster are waiting for a story that shocks them as much as the recent release has shocked them.
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Why Bison is Important
Through the Bison movie many got to know about the injustice that goes behind the curtains. These days most of the movies are made solely for entertainment and few laughs. But Bison’s main focus was on something more than just a story. The story which teaches people how to be authentic even when there are worldly obstacles. The movie also very cleverly depicted the culture of people where just because of certain cast people are pulled down.
Final Thoughts
The bison movie has brought a different perspective to Indian cinema. Many are afraid to talk about the discrimination which goes behind the scenes in real life. This movie acted as a window for many people to let their stories out. These kinds of films really make a difference when it comes to societal understanding. Mari Selvaraj has once again shocked the audience with a story which feels real and authentic. If you haven’t watched the movie then what is stopping you? Stream now.
Written by Kenbi Riba