Overview
Vidhi (2021) is a Malayalam-language legal drama film directed by Kannan Thamarakulam. The film stars Anoop Menon, Sheelu Abraham, Manoj K Jayan, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Biju Menon, Senthil Krishna, and Nooren Shereef. The film is based on the real-life demolition of four waterfront apartments in Maradu in January 2020, based on a Supreme Court verdict.
The film tells the story of the residents of the four apartments, who are forced to evacuate their homes after the Supreme Court verdict. The residents are faced with financial and emotional trauma, as they are forced to find new homes and jobs. The film also explores the corruption among authorities and builders, which led to the demolition of the apartments.
Vidhi was released on 11 February 2021. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film’s social commentary and others criticizing the film’s slow pace. However, the film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹100 crore at the box office.
Storyline
The film tells the story of the residents of the four apartments, who are forced to vacate their homes after the Supreme Court verdict. The residents are a diverse group of people, from different backgrounds and with different financial situations. They are all united by their common goal of fighting for justice.
The film follows the residents as they try to find a new place to live, as they deal with the financial and emotional trauma of the demolition, and as they fight for justice against the builders and the authorities. The film is a powerful and emotional story about the human cost of corruption and injustice.
Here is a more detailed plot summary:
The film opens with the Supreme Court issuing a verdict ordering the demolition of four waterfront apartments in Maradu, Kochi. The apartments were built in violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. The residents of the apartments are given a deadline of 100 days to vacate their homes.
The residents of the apartments are a diverse group of people. They include a young couple, a middle-aged couple with two children, a single mother, and a retired couple. They are all united by their common goal of fighting for justice.
The residents try to find a new place to live, but they are unable to find anything that is affordable and that meets their needs. They also have to deal with the financial and emotional trauma of the demolition.
The residents decide to fight for justice against the builders and the authorities. They hire a lawyer and file a case in court. The case drags on for several years, and the residents face many challenges. However, they never give up hope.
In the end, the residents win their case. The Supreme Court orders the builders to pay compensation to the residents, and the apartments are demolished. The residents are able to move on with their lives, and they are finally able to find peace.
Vidhi is a powerful and emotional film about the human cost of corruption and injustice. The film is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, it is important to never give up hope.