Most movies use the dad as a villain. Here, the father (played brilliantly by Vivek Prasanna) isn't evil. He is scared . He has seen poverty. He doesn't hate Hip Hop; he hates the risk. The climax, where the father finally sees his son perform on stage, is one of the most tear-jerking moments in modern Tamil cinema. No dialogues, just eye contact.

Adhi doesn't live in a penthouse. He lives in a house where the roof leaks. He rides a scooter. He wears the same few t-shirts. For anyone who has ever tried to explain a creative career to a traditional family, this movie is your biography. The Verdict Meesaya Murukku is not a perfect film. The acting is raw (Adhi is a musician first, actor second), and the second act drags slightly. But perfection isn't the point. Authenticity is.

4/5 (For the heart, not the polish) Have you watched Meesaya Murukku? Did it make you want to chase your own dreams? Let me know in the comments below!

So, grab a cup of tea, sit down with your father (if you can), and watch this one. Just keep a tissue box handy for the last fifteen minutes.

Title: Meesaya Murukku (Mustache & Crunch) Director & Star: Hiphop Tamizha Adhi Released: 2017