Beyond one’s own conception of religion and spirituality, the world has a distinctive and shared vision of heaven and hell. When it comes to the real world, a prison might represent the closest environment to an infernal abyss. But why are prisons such dark and terrifying places? Is it because of the criminals that inhabit them or the corruption that lurks in the people who are supposed to look after them? Sidharth Vishwanath‘s debut film “Sorgavaasal” , currently screening on Netflix, bravely attempts to answer those questions.

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The story starts with the Superintendent of Police at the Madras Central Jail Kattabomman (Karunas) sharing an important message: “There are only two paths in life. You can either be on your knees in heaven, or you can be the king in hell. […] The choice is yours.” While setting the direction for Vishwanath’s prison drama,...