When a schoolteacher's father is arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old girl, the media storm surrounding the case has lawyers reluctant about defending the accused. An inexperienced advocate with a speech disability agrees to take up the case despite the stiff opposition and ridicule from his association. It is now up to them to build their defence and prove that the man accused of committing the crime did not do it.
Garki, Kargi, Karki, Gaargi, Gargy, Karky, Gaargy, Kargy, Garky, గార్గి, ಗಾರ್ಗಿ, Гарги
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An impactful legal drama that explores the aftermath of a sexual abuse case in an emotionally intense and unsettling manner, keeping you on the edge of seat all through. The characters and situations are well written from a non judgmental lens, while cleverly utilizing the existing prejudices and biases to create awareness and set its viewpoints on multiple perspectives straight. Perfect casting is a major high point that works to its advantage; Sai Pallavi is outstanding in her role and is equally matched out by the rest of cast. Background score is excellent. Though the end leaves with mixed emotions, the movie succeeds in passing on its intended message in a hauntingly powerful way. Highly recommended.
The last time I was this disturbed by a film was during Mads Mikkelsen's the hunt, Gargi was beyond what I expected. It's so mature and intense for most of the parts, and surprisingly works well as a whodunit as well. The racy screenplay of Gargi is on point with applause-worthy dialogues and erratic comedy that feels organic. I don't wanna exaggerate too much, just experience this gripping drama in the theaters.
"I know the arrogance of a man and pain of a woman."
Terrific writing (with memorable, powerful dialogs), strong performances and refined filmmaking ensure ‘Gargi’ is an absolute knockout. A complete film.
It’s very rare to see films like ‘Gargi’ getting made in Tamil or any other Indian language. There’s so much to talk about: the writing, performances, sound design, editing, cinematography.
I wish they didn’t cast Saravanan (after he revealed he molested women on buses during Bigg Boss) and hire Govind Vasantha to do music (he’s a creep).
But, this is a film that’s so earnest, so perfect in all departments. It has wonderfully written scenes and a brilliant climax. The film’s central question and the obstacles thrown at…
You'd walk into this thinking this a film about a school teacher fighting to prove that her father is wrongly convicted in a gang rape case.
Which it totally is, but it is also the story of a stuttering lawyer standing up to do the right thing when everyone else is against him, a cop who has the best intentions at heart but still feels like a villain, a journalist who's questioning the morality of the news she's breaking and a father's struggle, when she tragically sees him as just another man.
Thing is, most of these characters don't even get that much screen time. Or dialogues. But it still manages to convey all that, even in that short span of time.
A must-watch masterpiece that's wonderfully written, directed and performed. Sai Pallavi National Award confirm.
The feeling of perfect world crumbling beneath you, and you strive with your full potential to hold it, yet it fails, try again, and again, still fails.
Take a deep breath and let it go.... because a new world will be created from the detritus.
83/100
Welcome to womanhood.
Damn this wasn't an easy watch. Though I see what was coming but that was never the point. The direction of this film is quite engaging and Sai Pallavi gave one hell of a performance. I'm definitely gonna search and watch other movies of her. Incredible performance.
Kaali Venkat as Indrans is incredible too.. The way the film used smartly the past and present scenario with Gargi's father was heartbreaking and very real. Exceptional music too.
We have seen what families go through when one of their kid goes through such traumatic experience but to see through the different perspective was unique and writing and directing really executed sensitive topic in the most earnest way. The last 20 mins was absolutely soul crushing even if I knew what's going to happen. A great commentary on situation of female in our country.
Gargi - The most hard-hitting and poignant movie in recent times. One among the best this year, flawless and brilliant writing and Execution.. Sai Pallavi has delivered a powerhouse performance. Must watch!!
I'm deeply excited to dive back into this one a second time. Rating may go up
I just want to take a minute to appreciate the title cards preceding the film, from the extensive memoriams to the thorough thank yous, and especially the tribute to cinema:
INSPIRED BY
the movies I saw
the movies I didn't see
the movies I booked but couldn't watch
the movies I planned to watch but couldn't watch
the movies that never got made
the movies that got made but didn't release
the movies that got made and released but shouldn't have
the movies that helped me through troubled times
the movies that I regretted watching
the movies that helped me define life
the movies that taught me to dream, without boundaries
the movies
Gargi gets a lot of things right, with its writing and dialogues on point. While it raises many pertinent points about sexual abuse in a sensitive manner, it also showcases how a small change in perspective can make you see a situation entirely differently. The twist the director placed at the end had mixed feelings inside me, while it bothered me to some extent and feels off putting considering the thesis I thought the movie was conveying but maybe I was mistaken but it also feels right at the same time considering the landscape and emotions of the audience.
This is probably Sai Pallavi's best performance till date, she pulled of the character with ease with subtle nuances of expressions that enhances the emotion of certain scenes.
But you wouldn't clap yet. Because making something disappear isn't enough; you have to bring it back. That's why every magic trick has a third act, the hardest part, the part we call "The Prestige".
Gargi is an extremely IMPORTANT film in how it subverts certain troupes and cliches that you associate with a genre film of this kind. Even without the discussion around it's core subject, it's a passionately written, acted, executed film that's made with so much grit by a guy who seem to know his craft.
Not sure how the ending is gonna be lapped up by the mainstream audience purely because it breaks one important rule needed for a successful screenplay. But those last few seconds is immensely powerful including the end credits sequence which looks vague but conveys something beautiful and right. The things that the film leaves you unsaid yet underlines is exactly what makes this a special film.
MUST WATCH IN THEATRES!!
i can watch Sai Pallavi in sarees for the two straight hours.
