The year’s most awaited film was unveiled on June 18. But did it prove to be the proverbial ‘jewel in the crown’ for Mani Ratnam?
Interestingly, the celestial patterns have their own story to tell, and it largely matches with the actual movie-viewing experience.
The original Raavana - whom we know from Tulsidas’s epic - was a man of heady intensity. Be it his hatred for Rama, his devotion to Shiva, and his pride over his invincible powers, he was the perfect ‘no-holds-barred’ anti-hero.
By highlighting the soft and humane side of the ‘Raavanesque’ Veera - played by Vikram - the director ends up confusing the audiences.
Fittingly, fiery Mars points out that despite Mani’s daring portrayal, the film will attract more criticism than praise.
It is also worth noting what the stars have in store for the stars. Although the romantic Venus in the sign of Moon will make Aishwarya Rai the talking point, there won’t be much appreciation for her performance.
The film will add a new feather to actor Vikram’s cap, but the planet Sun says it won’t brighten the film’s chances much.
Mani’s experimentation with kidnap dramas has borne fruits in the past - Roja was a blockbuster and Bombay won critical acclaim. But his presentation of India’s most well-known abduction saga has left the viewer shaking his head.
Evidently, the wisdom of Jupiter suggests that the public will expect a masterpiece, but might feel let down.
Moreover, the planet of communication Mercury, placed in the 9th house, speaks of disappointment on the musical front.
The planetary combinations predict that the movie will not prove to be a money-spinner in the long run. It also indicates that while the Tamil version Raavanan will be accepted in the South, in the North the Hindi version Raavan will struggle to make an impact.
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