For the IT crowd that’s always in a rush

By Y. Maheswara Reddy | NT

Amruth Apartments is a maiden movie for Gururaj Kulkarni as a director. To prove his mettle in handling the megaphone, Kulkarni has succeeded in selecting a contemporary subject that is relevant to most of the youth, especially those working in IT companies. Kulkarni, who is also producer of this movie, has ensured the budget of the movie is under control by not having this movie’s shooting at multiple locations.

The movie begins with Sapna (Urvashi Govardhan) and Vasudeva Murthy alias Vasu (Tarak Ponnappa), a couple who quarrel frequently about petty things. While Vasu is from Mysuru, Sapna hails from Kolkata. They have been married for just six months but are ready to break their love marriage.

They are always seen quarrelling for silly reasons rather than lead a content married life. The reasons for their marital discord revolve around their food habits. While Sapna is fond of eggs for breakfast, Vasu likes to have idli sambar. He wants to listen to Kannada songs but she prefers Hindi or Bengali songs.

They seek out an advocate’s help to get consensual divorce. The advocate asks them to meet her after some time. Meanwhile, Vasu and Sapna have to undergo a horrendous experience at home. What they find at home and what happens to them is the climax.

Director Gururaj Kulkarni deserves appreciation for aptly narrating domestic as well as career problems of IT professionals. He has also rightly conveyed a message to IT professionals on the disadvantages of taking loans from financial institutions beyond their repaying capacity. The movie also emphasizes the need to keep a vigil to prevent their homes being misused by unscrupulous and greedy security guards.

Tarak Ponnappa, as a harassed unemployed and hapless husband who is unable to take care of his parents and relatives, has acted well. His performance in a scene where he finds a dead body in his bedroom and another scene where he reconsiders his decision to have a consensual divorce is superb. Urvashi Govardhan role of an impulsive Bengali girl is a mature portrayal. Her dialogue delivery and body language in a scene where she has to argue with auto rickshaw drivers and security guards deserve appreciation.

Balaji Manohar, as an auto rickshaw driver who imitates and worships Rebel Star late Ambareesh during the pre-intermission of this movie and as a shrewd and intelligent assistant sub-inspector during the post-intermission, is a sterling performance. Manasa Joshi, as an assistant commissioner of police, and Seetha Kote, as an experienced counselor, provid good support.

It is not that there are no disappointments. Like the absence of comedy and songs that are a must to break the monotony are missing. The other unconvincing scene is a relationship between a BBMP corporator’s sister and a loan recovery agent. The director should have ensured that the screenplay during the pre-intermission session is crispper.

It is a worth watch provided you are willing to watch it without the usual entertainment of song, dance and laughs.

Ratings: 3.5