A Diasporic Study of the Tamil Movie - Nala Damayanthi

bstract: ‘Nala Damayanthi’ is a Tamil movie, directed by Moulee which was released in the year 2003, starring R. Madhavan, Geetu Mohandas, Anu Hassan, Sriman, Moulee and many others. This movie projects the life and problems of an Indian immigrant who goes to Australia and almost loses everything including his own identity. The movie also represents and reflects some of the issues that an average immigrant would face in a foreign land. Alienation, racial discrimination, loss and lack of identity are some of the prominent issues that are addressed in the movie. Ramji, the protagonist faces quite a lot of differences in Australia yet, he tries hard to fit in and accommodate that culture. But, in spite of all his attempts to change his behaviour and manners, he ultimately remains as an Indian and therefore, he is eventually rejected. Thus, this movie handles diasporic issues of an Indian in Australia. Keywords: Alienation, Diaspora, Racial Discrimination, Lack of Identity, Indian Immigrant