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"Jama" is a Tamil drama film directed and written by Pari Elavazhagan. Starring Pari Elavazhagan, Ammu Abhirami, and Chetan, the movie is about Kalyanam, a young Koothu artist, who tries to balance his love for traditional folk art with personal and societal problems.
Growing up in a Theru Koothu (street theatre) world, Kalyanam has been trained by his mentor and uncle, "Thandavam" (Chetan Kadambi), to play female roles. But his mother (KVN Manimegalai) wishes him to assume male roles such as his late father, "Ilavarasu" (Sri Krishna Dayal), a well-known artist who had once headed a Koothu troupe named Jama. Kalyanam's feminine ways, honed over years of portraying female roles, become the subject of derision, and he is forced to question his identity and position in the art form.
In the midst of this conflict, Kalyanam is close to "Jega" (Ammu Abhirami), the daughter of Thandavam. When he tells her that he wants to marry her, Thandavam turns him down, insulting his skills. While Jega is ready to stand by him, Kalyanam decides to concentrate on restoring his father's lost heritage. A flashback shows how Ilavarasu established the initial Jama troupe in their village, but was betrayed by Thandavam, who hijacked and replaced him. Resolving to make his father proud, Kalyanam embarks on setting up his own Jama troupe, in spite of opposition from his people.
The first half of Jama is interesting, successfully establishing Kalyanam's inner and outer conflicts. The movie captures the rich heritage of Theru Koothu and the intergenerational conflict in the art form. The second half of the film is sluggish, with excessive detailing in the background that makes the film's pace slow. Kalyanam's actions are also inconsistent, especially when he sells his family property to fund his troupe, realizing that his troupe members are not reliable. His rejection of Jega also seems uncharacteristic and out of place with his developed personality.
In spite of its flaws, "Jama" gives a true picture of the issues in preserving traditional art and the personal sacrifices involved.
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