Aparichit ('Anniyan' in Tamil- 2005)

Aparichit is the name of the Hindi dubbed version of original Tamil film- Anniyan made in 2005. It is directed by eminent director Shankar, who has also directed many famous movies such as- Gentleman, Indian, Nayak, Shivaji The Boss, Enthiran (Robot).

Aparichit is the story of Ramanuj who is a simple peace loving person. The corruption and wrong practices prevalent in the society make him frustrated and he starts having personality disorder. Gradually he develops two more personalities- one to punish the wrong doers and the other to become an a charming and fashionable person so that his lady love feels attracted to him.

The film deals mainly with irresponsible and self centred behaviour by public in general. I liked the theme of the film, i.e.- protesting against the wrong, trying to make it right.

Ramanuj's persona named Aparichit, which is there to punish the corrupt persons is very fierce, he follows the procedures narrated in the Gadura Puraan to punish the offenders, which are very cruel. I feel these parts were included in the film to show the irritation and frustration of Ramanuj about wrong deeds. Any normal person would be in shock or afraid even to think of doing such ruthless deeds.

Main theme of the film is very appreciable. It makes us aware of the wrong doings which take place around us constantly and thus we gradually become somewhat tolerant about it. Here Ramanuj protested against this attitude. Stress has been given on performing one's duty sincerely. Only then, the society can run smoothly, we can have peace, life can flourish without any fear.

Ramanuj's sister's death at a very young age due to the negligence of Electricity Board was really sad, the viewers can feel the impact of it. It is no surprise that Ramanuj was deeply affected by the incident. We can say that it is this painful experience which lagrgely shaped his character for the future (i.e.- assuming the role of Aparichit).

Overall, it is a film with a message, even if we do not support all the steps taken by Ramanuj, the Director Shankar deserves praise for bringing such a relevant topic of social reform through this film :).