Sep. 17, 2021|India|139 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Drama;South;Indian
Description: “Friendship 2021” is a Tamil film that initially comes across as a typical college drama, ticking off familiar tropes: ragging scenes, clashes between seniors and juniors, campus celebrations, classroom pranks, hostel antics, sports events, and sentimental dialogues about friendship. The story revolves around a group of mechanical engineering students, including a robotic Harbhajan Singh and a lively newcomer, Anita (played by Losliya), who quickly becomes the center of attention.
Anita is portrayed as an unconventional character—fearless, good-natured, and overly expressive. She surprises her seniors with her boldness, remains unfazed by pranks, and befriends everyone around her. However, her character takes a tragic turn when it’s revealed she has cancer. The plot further darkens as she becomes a victim of gang rape and murder.
The film abruptly shifts from a campus drama to a courtroom narrative, addressing themes of injustice, corruption, and societal flaws. It includes references to real-life scandals, such as the Pollachi case, and features characters like corrupt cops, arrogant politicians, and morally ambiguous lawyers. Arjun plays a lawyer and vigilante, delivering a strong performance despite the irony of his #MeToo accusations juxtaposed with his character’s advocacy for women’s safety.
Overall, “Friendship 2021” blends elements of drama, tragedy, and social commentary, though its tonal shifts and reliance on clichés may leave some viewers divided.
Cast director: J P R
Cast actor: Arjun Sarja, Harbhajan Singh, Sathish, Losliya Mariyanesan, M. S. Bhaskar, KPY Bala, Venkat Subha, Pazha Karuppaiah, J. Sathish Kumar
Original name: பிரண்ட்ஷிப்