Recommended
36 Vayadhinile might be a familiar tale of women empowerment, but the issues that it deals with — women setting aside their dreams after getting married, age being a hurdle to one’s success and the necessity for organic farming — are very valid. The film, despite the problems, is compelling drama. Andrrews also manages to inject humour into many of the scenes so that the plot doesn’t feel burdened by melodrama. And in Jyotika, who makes an impressive comeback (there is a welcome mellowing down of her usual exaggerated acting style), the film has an actress who can command the screen and make us care and root for the protagonist and feel elated when she manages to conquer.