Rating:
4.0/5
Star
Cast:
Parthiban
Director:
Parthiban
Oththa
Seruppu
Size
7
is
the
one-man
cinema,
which
revolves
around
a
murder
mystery.
Parthiban,
the
multi-faceted
talent
of
Tamil
cinema,
has
written
and
directed
the
film,
as
well
as
essay
the
only
acting
role.
Oththa
Seruppu
Size
7
has
garnered
the
attention
of
cinema
fanatics
much
before
its
release,
due
to
its
unique
theme.
Did
the
Parthiban
movie
succeed
in
living
up
to
the
expectations?
Read
Oththa
Seruppu
Size
7
movie
review
here
to
know...
Plot
Masilamani
(Parthiban)
is
a
murder
suspect
who
is
questioned
by
a
few
cops
in
the
interrogation
room
of
a
police
station.
Initially,
the
policemen
assume
that
Mani
is
innocent
and
try
to
manipulate
him
into
owning
up
the
crime.
But
after
a
certain
point,
Masilamani
starts
to
behave
hysterically
and
the
cops
are
forced
to
seek
the
help
of
a
psychologist.
With
his
help,
they
unfold
Masilamani's
life,
which
revolves
around
his
wife
Usha
(voice
by
Gayathrie)
and
seven-year
old
son
Mahesh,
and
his
involvement
in
some
other
crimes.
Script
&
Direction
Parthiban
has
scripted
and
directed
Oththa
Seruppu
Size
7,
which
is
undoubtedly
one
of
the
bravest
attempts
of
Tamil
cinema
in
the
recent
past.
Weaving
an
intriguing
murder
mystery
around
a
solo
character
is
not
an
easy
task,
but
the
writer-director
completely
succeeds
in
it
with
his
brilliant
script
and
exceptional
directorial
skills.
Parthiban
has
convincingly
portrayed
the
rest
of
the
characters
in
the
movie,
who
connect
to
the
audiences
just
through
voices.
The
crispy
dialogues
and
excellent
voice
acting
by
the
amazing
bunch
of
dubbing
artists
have
helped
in
conveying
the
situation
outside
the
interrogation
room
in
a
realistic
manner.
Even
the
most
dramatic
situations
of
the
movie
are
handled
extremely
well,
despite
having
the
limitation
of
a
one-man
film.
Oththa
Seruppu
Size
7
has
a
few
flaws
like
a
slow
beginning
and
the
slight
inconsistency
in
the
climax
portions
that
is
filled
with
twists,
which
might
not
go
well
with
the
common
audiences.
But
this
Parthiban
movie
is
undoubtedly
a
unique
experience.
Performances
Parthiban,
the
actor-director,
has
delivered
an
outstanding
performance
as
the
central
character
Masilamani.
He
has
brilliantly
portrayed
the
inner
turmoil
of
this
highly
intense
character,
without
going
overboard
with
his
performance.
The
voice
actors
of
the
movie,
especially
Gayathrie
who
voiced
Masilamani's
wife
Usha
and
the
artists
who
lend
voices
for
lady
police
constable
Rosie
and
Masilamani's
young
son
Mahesh,
have
truly
done
great
jobs.
Technical
Aspects
Resul
Pookutty's
extraordinary
sound
design
is
the
soul
of
the
movie,
which
begins
and
ends
inside
a
room.
The
brilliant
sound
design
has
truly
enhanced
the
overall
watching
experience.
Music
by
C
Sathya,
which
includes
a
song
sung
by
Santhosh
Narayanan
and
the
amazing
background
score,
totally
goes
hand-in-hand
with
the
gripping
narrative.
Cinematographer
Ramji
deserves
huge
applause
for
the
totally
unconventional
yet
extremely
fascinating
visuals
of
the
movie.
The
perfect
frames
and
brilliant
usage
of
lighting
have
undoubtedly
helped
the
film
connect
with
its
audiences
with
its
changing
moods.
Pros
•
Performances
of
Parthiban
And
The
Voice
Actors
•
Script
&
Direction
•
Sound
Design
&
Music
•
Cinematography
Cons
•
Slow
Beginning
•
Slightly
Inconsistent
Climax
Verdict
Oththa
Seruppu
Size
7
is
one
of
the
bravest
attempts
of
Tamil
cinema
in
the
recent
past.
This
Parthiban
movie
is
highly
recommended
for
audiences
who
love
experimental
films.