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Dear is a 2021 Tamil language Indian drama film that features Santhanam and Bharath in lead roles. The movie has been directed by R. Radhakrishnan, who has also delivered famous compositions such as Uppu Karuvadu and Kurangu Bommai in the past. The story centers around a pregnant woman named Nisha, who is struggling with the loss of her husband after he was killed in an accident. She faces a myriad of emotional outbursts, ranging from grief to anger, while contemplating whether or not she can still have a happy life in the absence of her beloved partner. Nisha has a daughter named Keerthana, who also misses her father, but instead of being able to express her emotions like an adult, she resorts to expressing herself through drawings.

Keerthana's drawings eventually lead her to the IT industry, where she meets Gautham, a computer scientist who is trying to build an AI-based system that can create new songs. Layers of the story unfold as both Keerthana and Nisha find solace in Gautham’s quest to create an intelligent machine that can communicate through music.

The film brilliantly entertains the audience with a well-balanced mix of heart-warming scenes of family bonding, intense action, and flashy computer science experiments. Santhanam as Gautham delivers the perfect blend of comedy and dedication to his virtual assistant creation. The character of Gautham is portrayed as a man who is struggling to come to terms with his father’s death and is using his work to escape from reality.

Bharath as Nisha's husband is seen in flashbacks throughout the story, playing the pivotal role of an unforgettable lover and a soulmate. Nisha's character, portrayed by Ruhani Sharma, is no less impressive. She showcases an exceptional range of emotions, mainly grief and resilience, that will keep the audience hooked till the end.

The bonding between the characters is one of the most significant strong points of Dear. The interactions between Gautham and the little Keerthana are executed flawlessly, and the comforting relationship between Nisha and her daughter is heart wrenching. Beneath the surface of the story, there is a beautiful message: grief can't be entirely eradicated, but it can be comforted and made more manageable by the love between mother and daughter, between friends and inseparable bonds.

The movie is also successful in its portrayal of the contrast in the ways technology is used by the older generation and the younger generation. While Gautham sees technology as a way to keep his father's memory alive, Keerthana is interested in acquiring new skills, getting creative, and exploring new possibilities through the technology that Gautham is creating. It's an exciting contrast presented in the film that adds layers to the plot.

The usage of music as a plot element is also commendable. The director uses music as a tool for healing and bringing people together, which works as a significant influence in various plot elements of the film. The music is unexceptional, and the songs are well placed. And, just like the music, the narrative is poetic at times and artful at others.

In conclusion, Dear is a must-watch movie that is an eclectic mix of emotions, technology, and music. The film delivers a message that is intense and moving but is also wrapped in relatable and well-executed themes. The characters' dynamics are heart-warming, and the scenes of the family bonding are some of the best on the screen. The film maintains an exciting pace that'll keep the audience engaged throughout. It is a lovely piece of cinema that you wouldn't want to miss.

Dear is a 2012 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes.