Tamil masala films have always been something quite extraordinary. Just like they say in our K-town. No logic, only magic. It is something unique as it gives us a lot to think about.
We have seen a hero in the recent times. He was laurelled till a little while ago but now, everything he touches turns to trash. Flop following another flop and our hero seems to be the all new Robert Bruce. Well let’s just say that this is too much of a good thing. It is so nice because every movie of his differs only by who plays the female lead. Rest is all the same. The comedy, the songs, the stunts etc, all the same.
But the king of masala has always been our very own SUPER STAR. He sort of set the trend with his unique style and accent and not to forget, the punch dialogs which highlight the movie. But we do know that this man too can perform as good as any man around in the industry.
But when every little guy in the area copies him? Is it not boring? Well not everyone can be the SUPER STAR. But we do have many actors who experiment. From the olden days of tamil cinema, we have had two legends. The late Shivaji Ganesan and Padmashri Kamalahaasan. They sort of serve as a library for budding actors.
These people alternated with experiments and masala movies. Experiments were mild risks but the masala films are sure hits. So they either have consecutive hits or one flop which gives them time to think about the future.
Including our comedians, everyone has to be innovative in the present days. We have one man who sculpts his body and grows younger everyday. One more man, who can transform from a superhero to a ruffian overnight. We have people who experiment rooling the roost. We have new contestants for the numero uno position.
But still, masala films have been the safest bet. Six songs, two of which are duets and three fights along with a good amount of comedy. That is exactly what a masala film is all about.
The safety bet of tamil cinema
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