The furors that are raised over minor matters like the name of a film or a character in it are proof enough. But one look at the news papers and we will be convinced that caste is still a big issue in the psyche of people. People in the cities might feel that this is a dated concept no longer relevant in current times. But, is there redemption waiting for him somewhere does he get the opportunity to change or does the hate he carries within himself end up consuming him? We must first applaud the makers for taking up a subject that has such social significance. Growing up in the midst of people who do nothing but reinforce the strong communal feelings within him, it goes without saying that he emerges as a sure shot candidate for future violent encounters with counterparts from other castes. The movie takes us through the life of one such youngster who is bitten by this bug at a very early age. Set in a rural part of Tamil Nadu, Varnam talks about how caste rivalries still prevail in a big way, giving rise to bloodshed and animosity that prevails for generation. Varnam (as is evident from the name) talks about one such vestige. No matter how much we progress, no matter how much we change, there are some vestiges that cling on to our society, dragging us back, slowing us down, halting our march.
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