"Others" Tamil Movie Review: A Journey Beyond Gender and Acceptance

"Others" Tamil Movie Review:  A Journey Beyond Gender and Acceptance

Written and Directed by Abin Hariharan
Produced by Grand Pictures
Co-Produced by Adiraj Purushothaman (UP7 Ventures)
Music by Ghibran Vaibodha
Starring Aditya Madhavan and Gowri Kishan

Written and directed by Abin Hariharan, Others is a powerful, emotionally stirring film produced by Grand Pictures, with Adiraj Purushothaman (UP7 Ventures) as co-producer. Backed by Ghibran Vaibodha’s impactful music, the film bravely dives into two complex and sensitive subjects, infertility and transgender identity. Abin Hariharan deserves appreciation for handling such a delicate theme with maturity, sensitivity, and emotional depth.

The film is a flashback about Vedhika, a bright 12th-standard student who dreams of becoming a doctor. Over time, she begins to feel trapped in her body, realizing she identifies as male. She transitions into Vedha, supported by her loving father (R. Sundarrajan) but rejected by a society that refuses to understand her truth. This rejection transforms Vedha’s pain into rage. As she begins targeting fertility centers and women undergoing IVF treatments, the film slowly unveils her disturbing mission, to increase the transgender population as a form of vengeance against societal prejudice.

Running parallel to this dark narrative is Aditya Madhavan, playing an ACP, whose intelligence and calm attitude command attention throughout. He is investigating mysterious cases involving women and fertility clinics. His fiancée, Mudhu (played by Gowri Kishan), is a doctor working in one of these hospitals. When she notices irregularities in the IVF procedures, her discoveries link directly to Vedha’s shocking crimes. This leads to an emotional and intense climax that questions the boundaries of morality and acceptance.

Aditya Madhavan looks confident and composed in every frame, perfectly fitting the role of a dedicated officer. Gowri Kishan brings depth and grace to her character, portraying both the strength and vulnerability of a woman caught between love and conscience. R. Sundarrajan’s performance as a supportive father is heartwarming and genuine, leaving a strong impression. Supporting actors like Anju Kurian, ‘Nandu’ Jagan, and ‘Mundasupatti’ Ramadass add credibility and balance to the story with their neat performances.

On the technical side, Other stands out with its clean cinematography, powerful music, and thoughtful writing. Abin Hariharan’s direction gives voice to a community often misunderstood and ignored, while Ghibran Vaibodha’s background score perfectly complements the film’s emotional intensity. The production value by Grand Pictures adds a polished and professional touch. Overall, Others is a daring, emotional, and socially relevant film that dares to ask one vital question, Who truly decides what makes someone “normal”?