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| KUTTY
MOVIE REVIEW |
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by : Behindwoods review board |
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Starring:
: Dhanush, Shriya.
Direction:
Mitran R Jawahar
Music:
Devi Sri Prasad
Production:
Gemini Films Circuit |
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Exactly
a year after Padikkathavan,
Dhanush is back for Pongal 2010
with Kutty, the remake of the
Telugu super hit Arya which
had featured Allu Arjun in the
lead. Very clearly Kutty is
not the regular Dhanush entertainer.
Dhanush had tried the family
and sentiment path in Yaradee
Nee Mohini and had been quite
successful at it. This time
with the same man, who made
Yaradee Nee Mohini, he has arrived
with a theme of persisting with
one’s love and hope even
when all seems lost. In short,
it is about how one man handles
his ‘one side love’
and whether his faith ultimately
pays off.
For a change, Kutty is a Dhanush
film that does not show him
as the irresponsible college
student who doesn’t care
about his studies or future,
constantly gets taunted and
verbally flayed by his parents
and sometimes returns the criticism
with some of his witty one-
liners. He is the regular college
guy with below average looks,
low confidence and nothing much
that gets him noticed. Shriya
is a student in the same college
and with her kind of looks she
soon becomes the center of attention.
While Kutty has already developed
a soft corner for her in his
heart, she is also in the dreams
of one of the most popular guys
in the college. The popular
guy (Sameer Dattani) also has
a very reputed family background.
But, even with his kind of profile,
it is tough to woo Shriya. He
eventually manages
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to, but not in the best possible manner
and that is where one begins to doubt whether
the romance will last. Surprisingly it does,
but there are other problems. Marriage is
not easy as there are people and forces
opposing it. Who supports their love, who
opposes it, how do they solve the problems
in their life, does their love last through
the troubles or does one of them back off
when the going gets tough and most importantly
what happens to Kutty and his love? Kutty
answers this question.
The one factor that keeps the interest in
the movie going is the uncertain direction
of the relationship. We know for sure what
is going on in the minds of Dhanush and
Sameer Dattani, but we can't comprehend
what Shriya is thinking which makes us unable
to predict the direction in which the love
triangle of sorts is heading, that is the
biggest strength of the movie. But, there
are also flaws that stop Kutty from touching
our hearts. The screenplay does not pick
up pace, it is a rather sedate movement
of events throughout. Also, the romance,
be it the Sameer - Shriya relationship or
Dhanush's one-side feelings, don't really
get the bells tolling in our hearts which
stops us from wishing that a particular
pair finally unite; in short, the romance(s)
don't connect. The narration is linear and
plain which can be assumed to be necessitated
by the story which leaves the movie with
innate limitations at providing fun and
entertainment. Dhanush has tried to liven
up the proceedings with his comedy. Though
enjoyable in parts, it does not touch the
standards that we have got used to in Dhanush
starrers.
Dhanush has lived the role of Kutty, the
simple and shy guy who longs for love. He
is the major factor that makes the film
work to an extent; it is hard to imagine
anyone else in this role. Sameer Dattani
does his part without leaving much of an
impact. Shriya has got a break from the
glamour routine for a change which is a
relief, and looks fresh and cute. But, she
has missed an opportunity to make her mark
as a good actress. The climax portions offered
scope for expressing emotional turmoil but
she has failed to grab the chance, looking
stone faced. Veteran Radha Ravi is his usual
commanding self. Meghna Naidu appears in
an item number and disappears without much
effect, a wasted presence.
Technically, the movie does not offer anything
special. It is a simple story with minimum
requirements; the camera and editing departments
have fulfilled them without making any great
impression. The music is however a let down,
the songs don't get the audience going.
Mithran Jawahar has done quite a good job
with the dialogues.
Kutty is a film that focuses on love and
the ways in which it is expressed. It is
definitely different from the regular commercial
if you take into account that there is no
over the top heroism or loud villains. The
director has tried hard to make a feel good
romantic flick and has partially succeeded.
If you don't mind narration that is on the
slow side more often than not and if you
are willing to compromise a bit on entertainment
for the central plot, then you might end
up liking Kutt .
Verdict:
One side love – honest and likeable
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