The greatness of ‘Purampokku’ lies not in the fact that it takes complex issues such as death penalty and privatisation to create a superb, entertaining film. On the contrary, ‘Purampokku’ provides a blue print – evidence, if you like – for filmmakers to show how one can deal with controversial topics without watering down the complexity of the issue or settling for a silly compromise. It is a searing critique of everything that is wrong with the political economy of India.
Tamil
