Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku begins with the idea of a real-life incident involving the mysterious murder of journalist Lakshmikanthan. The title immediately creates curiosity and gives the impression that the film will explore the original historical case. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that only the title is connected to the real event, while the rest of the screenplay follows a fictional narrative created by the writer and director.
The story mainly focuses on Arivumathi, an educated young man who spends years waiting for a government job instead of accepting other employment opportunities. His family struggles financially, as his mother is the only earning member, while his father remains unemployed and depends on her income. To support himself, Arivumathi secretly commits small robberies with his friend Murthi. During this phase of his life, he falls in love with Mallika, and the couple gets married.
After marriage and the birth of their two children, Mallika does not want her husband to continue stealing. Hoping to begin a better life, they decide to recover the small piece of land that has been pledged to a wealthy man played by Kavitha Bharathi. Instead of helping them, he insults and humiliates the couple. Left with no other option, Arivumathi decide to commit one final robbery by targeting the same wealthy man.
During the robbery, Arivumathi witnesses the shocking and disturbing behaviour of the house owner towards a young girl working in the house. The man openly speaks about women as objects for his physical desires and even makes a disturbing statement about his own daughter. Unable to tolerate such cruelty, Arivumathi loses control and kills him. The young girl secretly witnesses the conversation between Arivumathi and the victim, making her an important part of the story.
Years later, the same young girl grows up to become a judge. The film concludes with her delivering the final judgment in the case of Velmurugan, who is presented as an innocent man. Through this courtroom angle, the story attempts to raise questions about justice, truth, and the consequences of actions taken in moments of anger.
Rangaraj Pandey, as Sivanandham, delivers a composed performance during the investigation scenes and handles his role with maturity. The actor playing Arivumathi carries the emotional weight of the story and performs sincerely, especially in the dramatic portions. Brigida gives a natural performance as Mallika and brings warmth to the family scenes, while Lollu Sabha Maaran provides good support as Murthi. Kavitha Bharathi effectively portrays a cruel and arrogant character, making the audience dislike him, which suits the role well. Madankumar Dakshinamoorthy also leaves a decent impression in his role as Velmurugan.
Director and writer Dayal Padmanabhan presents a fictional crime drama inspired by the title of a famous historical case. While the screenplay succeeds in creating emotional moments and social messages, viewers expecting the actual Lakshmikanthan murder investigation may feel disappointed because the original incident is not explored. Co-writer Kavitha Bharathi contributes to a story that focuses more on morality and justice than on historical facts. Producer K. V. Shabarreesh has supported the project with a neat presentation.
Darbuka Siva’s music blends well with the emotional and suspenseful moments of the film without overpowering the narrative. Overall, Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku is a fictional crime drama that uses a well-known historical title to tell a different story. The performances, emotional moments, and social message keep the film engaging, but those expecting a detailed recreation of the real Lakshmikanthan case may not find what they are looking for.
