The protagonist as a pariah

The theme revolves around the social crucifixion and damnation of a murderer on his release from jail. To the common man, this is hardly worth contemplating. But when one ponders over the stigma that this jailing8217; tattoos on the psyche of this person, and the negative response of society to his plea for acceptance, one is tempted to retrospect. This person could be a hardcore criminal, a petty thief or an innocent bystander roped into the dragnet of law. Yet his entire being is flipped like a coin. His social acceptance, his relationships, his behaviour, his manner take a backspin.

Being an outcast leaves him desperate and frustrated, compelling him to take extreme measures to survive. Either ways, he is trapped like an animal, ready to accept the visible bars of the jail, rather than the cruel seclusion and unacceptance bestowed on him by society, forgetting that he, too, is a human being.

This fresh theme has been deftly handled by Fulkar, ripping open the tragedy for viewing. Though there are veteran actors like Jyoti Chandekar and Kuldip Pawar, the balance has not altogether tilted in their favour, being equaled by good performances from the newcomers too. The plot takes off well, rollercoasting through emotions and a few hiccups, with well-defined sequences and a thought-provoking ending.

This is a must-viewing, and a eye-opener to the problem of accepting jailmates into the mainstream.