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In this taut legal thriller (across 2 seasons) we see Sundaramoorthy (Saravanan), a debt ridden and an underconfident notary, fight for justice along with his trusted aide and feisty co-counsel Aruna (Namritha). Battling inner demons, authorities, a flawed system and peer pressure, Sundaramoorthy’s fight for justice forms the crux of the plot. With experience, in depth legal knowledge and conviction Sundaramoorthy digs deeper into each case and emerges victorious.
3 Reasons to watch Sattamum Neediyum
1. Tightly Written Screenplay & Well-Researched Legal Drama
The screenplay is terse and the writing is sharp. The plot doesn’t take long to get to the investigation of the crime and the court trial. The series can easily be binge watched in one sitting – there are 6 episodes of 20 minutes duration in each season. The dialogues are functional and devoid of verbosity. The courtroom drama feels realistic and moves away from the stereotypical melodrama and exaggerated action. Even the legalese have been simplified and adapted seamlessly into the script. The writers have done a deep and thorough research on the clauses and sections of the law.
There are no unnecessary digressions from the main plot. And even when the story does move away to Sathyamoorthy’s personal life and household it is only to highlight his struggles and challenges. The screenplay keeps you consistently engaged. The climax has an interesting treatment – there’s an unexpected twist and it will completely turn the plot on its head. Each season ends on a high.
2. Convincing Performances From Lead Cast & Ensemble
Saravanan as Sathyamoorthy is the heart of the show. His transition from a defeated and under confident notary to a passionate and confident lawyer is praise worthy. Saravanan’s acting is controlled and he has maintained the arc and tempo right through the 2 seasons. Not once does he slip into chest thumping or over the top melodrama. His delivery of the legalese and legal arguments sound convincing. He grows in stature as the story progresses. You can see the stress lines and years of struggle on his face. Even though he is understated and in some instances dead pan, yet we feel his pain and angst.
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Namritha as the fiery and passionate co-counsel of Sathyamoorthy is a pleasure to watch. Her character contrasts with Saravanan’s patient and calm demeanor. Namritha is gutsy, sometimes impulsive but committed. She stands by Sathyamoorthy despite his lows and setbacks. In a world of cut throat competition and materialism Aruna chooses the side of justice and Sathyamoorthy.
Varalakshmi Sarathkumar joins the show in season 2 as the powerful and imposing prosecutor. Despite her star status Varalakshmi has put on controlled and subdued performances. In fact she has far less screen time compared to Saravanan, yet she leaves an impact. She plays the grieving wife of the murdered inspector with a burning desire for revenge. She uses every trick in the book and her power to manipulate the case. But behind the intimidating presence also lies a soft hearted and conscientious woman. Her moral compass is intact.
The secondary characters have been well researched and sketched out. The lawyers, police, judges, court personnel and other characters related to a court house look real. Every character belongs to the social setup he or she hails from. Their depiction is layered and relatable. To that extent the characters have got it right with their acting, diction and the overall look. An interesting inclusion is a transgender model Shivin Ganeshan who plays the head of the Special Investigation Team in the 2nd season. She is sharp and effective as the flawed senior officer. The secondary cast’s performance is noteworthy and adds a good texture to the series.
3. Realistic Production Design Brings The Courtroom Drama To Life
The court room, police stations, houses of the characters and other locations have a lived in feel to them. Detailing in terms of the props, the furniture, the aging of the props and locations give the overall look a realistic feel. The production design and the costumes have taken efforts to make the visuals and the character authentic. The overall palette is gritty and raw. We can feel the dust, grime and age of the old official buildings, police stations and even people’s homes- the lived in feel. Overall the art and costume design execution is flawless.
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