Recommended
Suseenthiran has a knack for turning his stories around in the post-interval session, and he does it here too extremely well. He opens the film with a scene that features Vishnu narrating his story as a cricketer, which at that point seemed very clichéd, but by the time the film reaches its climax you’re pleasantly surprised. His subtle twists at some crucial junctures are a treat to watch.
“Jeeva” is a tribute to all the passionate cricket players who have failed without ever getting an opportunity to prove their mettle. It’s the story of passion versus politics.