Will Movie Review: This Sincere Legal Drama Meanders At Will

Will Movie Synopsis:After dividing his properties between two sons, an elderly man’s will unexpectedly includes a property transfer to an unknown girl named Shraddha. Inspired by a real-life incident, this legal drama follows a mysterious case.Will Movie Review: When a new judge (Sonia Aggarwal) is transferred to the Madras High Court, we witness a series of lawyers’ requests for preponement or postponement of multiple cases. While one insists that a hearing be scheduled earlier, as it deals with a film’s release date, another cites the unavailability of a senior lawyer to push a different case to a later time. Through a series of discussions, light banter, and everyday exchanges, we see the court come alive in a way rarely seen in Tamil cinema. We’re not in the middle of a heated argument or a silence-filled room waiting for a confession, but rather a simple meeting between lawyers and a judge to hear routine matters. This touch of realism instantly pulls you into the world of Will, and it’s no surprise when you learn that debut director S. Sivaraman was once an advocate.That said, this is one of the rare moments when this legal drama appears focused and to the point. The film follows an old man’s will, which mentions a seemingly random property transfer to an unknown girl named Shraddha (Alekhya Ramnaidu). When a suit is filed in court, a lawyer-turned-cop, Murugan (Vikranth), begins his search for Shraddha. The confusion begins here. A series of events in this investigation does not play out clearly, keeping us in the dark. For instance, Murugan connects two seemingly unrelated cases to find the location of Shraddha; however, we never understand how he initially realized that these cases might be related.The narrative gradually drifts from courtroom drama to investigation to an emotional family drama. While each strand works on its own, these never truly blend into a cohesive whole. Shraddha’s story is moving – yet the way it ties different threads to finally talk about the sacrifices of women, and a few unnecessary subplots, like the one about Shraddha’s husband or a ghost employment scam, pack way too much information. This constant shift from its central focus becomes quite distracting.Sonia Aggarwal makes a strong impression in her brief role as the new judge, but appears in only a handful of scenes. Vikranth is earnest as a sensitive cop, yet it’s Alekhya Ramnaidu who stands out, portraying Shraddha’s pain with a lot of depth.Sivaraman’s debut film is full of heart, with a moving portrayal of a woman’s life and the choices she makes to protect her family. However, the legal drama struggles to find its balance and often gets lost in its own argument. Written By: Harshini SV