Ranjith (Ashok Selvan) and Rajesh (Shanthnu Bhagyaraj) are the leaders of two local cricket teams in Arakonam: Blue Star and Alpha Boys. Their enmity traces back to an ancient cricket match that ended the senior Immanuel's (Bagavathi Perumal) career. Blue Star and Alpha Boys, who are at odds with one another, are forced to band together to face a greater foe. They are placed into a scenario where they must demonstrate their aptitude and worth to play while dealing with politics.

Director S Jayakumar's writing is so careful that each character has an intriguing storyline. The first part of the film follows Ranjith, Rajesh, Sam, their crew, and their lovers as they live their lives in Arakonam. The film really gets up when they play these cricket contests. These are high-energy moments that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Because 'Blue Star' is a sports drama, the ending is predictable. The screenplay contains its own highs and lows. When the video reveals caste politics in cricket, you want to know more than a coach repeatedly telling Arakonam's lads they are unsuitable to play on the pitch. Also, Anandhi (Keerthi Pandian), who plays Ranjith's love interest, has a sudden conclusion and looks to be more of a motivator.

However, certain excellent sections in the film merit special mention. Be it the Bullet Babu scene, Anandhi's subtle inquiry of why cricket is a male-dominated sport, or Ranjith and Rajesh's challenge to the established quo. These are the scenes in which drama and humour worked effectively together. It is supported by the outstanding performances of ashok Selvan, Shanthnu, and Bagavathi Perumal.

Prithvi Pandiarajan plays a fantastic part in 'Blue Star' and has a great time on screen. His cinematic presence gradually made you eager for more of his performances. Keerthi's acting and dubbing appeared out of place. Aside from the performers, 'Blue Star' gains the most from Govind Vasantha's music. He is in excellent form, whether he is playing background music or performing tunes. Tamizh A Azhagan's cinematography brilliantly caught the parched terrain of Arakonam, transporting us to the characters' world.

'Blue Star' is a fun sports drama that succeeds for the most part. It's a satisfying sociopolitical picture with more strengths than weaknesses.
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G GOWTHAM

26/01/2024 12:08 PM