Written & directed by Sivaraman | Music: Saurabh Aggarwal | Production: Foot Steps Production | Co-production: Kothari Madras International Limited
Will is an emotional drama written and directed by Sivaraman, featuring Vikranth as a cop, Soniya Aggarwal as a judge, and Shraddha (Alagiya) as the central character who carries the film’s emotional core. The story begins in a courtroom where Judge Soniya Aggarwal is seen cross-examining a case and delivering a verdict. Soon, a new case is filed involving an elderly man who registers a property worth two crores in the name of a young woman named Shraddha. This incident sparks curiosity and prompts the judge to assign Officer Vikranth to investigate the girl’s background.
As Vikranth begins his investigation, he discovers that the girl posing as Shraddha is not the real one. Tracing the clues, he reaches Kotagiri, where the real Shraddha lives a married life. He brings her back for inquiry, and during this process, a painful truth is revealed about her past and family struggles. Shraddha’s father, an honest HR assistant manager in a multinational company, becomes an unfortunate victim of a ghost employment scam. Despite being innocent, he is trapped by fate and ends up facing humiliation and legal trouble.
To save her father from the police, Shraddha, a Dietician student, makes a heartbreaking sacrifice. She agrees to live with an older man in exchange for money to pay off her father’s debts and legal expenses. The title Will gains significance when it is revealed that Shraddha’s name has been included in the man’s property will, adding another layer of emotional and moral conflict to the story. The film does not conclude with a conventional ending but rather leaves the audience with a social message about the vulnerability of women in society.
The director attempts to portray how society often fails women; some are unable to bear children, while others are forced into motherhood against their wishes. This contrast serves as a commentary on the imbalance and moral decay within our social structure. Though the narrative starts as an investigative drama, it gradually transforms into a story of sacrifice, injustice, and emotional pain. The message at the end serves as the film’s strongest element, leaving the viewer to reflect on the harsh realities faced by women.
In terms of performances, Alagiya stands out with her emotionally strong portrayal of Shraddha, carrying the film with sincerity and intensity. Vikranth delivers a steady performance as the investigating officer, while Soniya Aggarwal, as the judge, gives a decent effort, though her North Indian characterization feels slightly unconvincing. On the technical side, Saurabh Aggarwal’s music complements the film’s emotional tone, while the overall production by Foot Steps Production remains simple yet effective. Despite a few narrative flaws and pacing issues, Will manages to leave a thoughtful impression through its message and emotional depth.
