Karthi, the lead actor of the multilingual film Satyam Sundaram, became famous after his “laddu controversy” with Pawan Kalyan. So, let’s dig into the movie and discover what it has to offer, because the trailer promised a feel-good experience.
After his father, Jayaprakash, loses the family property in a property dispute, Satyam, played by Sharan Shakti, later becomes Aravind Swamy, reluctantly leaves his home and birthplace.
Satyam moves to Vizag, gets married, and settles down there, but he has strong feelings of longing for his home and village, so he avoids going back.
Still, he grudgingly goes back to Uddandarayunipalem when his paternal uncle’s daughter sends him a wedding invitation.
Meeting his sister, giving her a gift, and then swiftly leaving is his plan. However, he meets a man named Karthi at the wedding hall, and he shows him an overwhelming amount of love.
But here’s the catch: this man is completely unknown to Satyam. Who this enigmatic individual is and how he alters Satyam’s perspective is what the remaining story is about.
Highlights of performances: The acts of Karthi and Aravind Swamy take center stage in the film. Both performers give superb performances, really absorbing the roles and expressing the range of human emotion.
Despite their little onscreen interactions, Sri Divya and Devadarshini both do respectable jobs as the wives of Karthi and Aravind Swamy, respectively. All of the supporting actors, including Jayaprakash, do a respectable job.
Technical: Excellent technical elements, including cinematography and editing, are on display. It has excellent music, especially the score that plays in the background.
Aside from the situationally appropriate “Evaro Itanevaro Em Varaso,” the majority of the songs are unappealing. The earliest tunes lacked emotional resonance and were more difficult to grasp.
Analysis: The film has the running time of a feature-length novel. The plot centers on a character who can’t remember the other’s name, and the film ends with him revealing the identity.
But it is just part of the story. This film, like ’96,’ features two male stars and Prem Kumar’s exploration of nostalgia.
Using Karthi as a lens, the film explores universal topics of morality and emotion. Karthi plays the part of an idealist, someone who delights in the simple pleasures of life and has boundless affection for all living creatures. He is extremely appreciative of even the most minor acts of generosity, and he will go to extraordinary measures to assist those in need. Given how uncommon such altruistic individuals are in today’s society, it is a pleasure to observe such a character.
The film makes one feel vulnerable and emotional. At least one good thing about the picture is that it didn’t break the bank to make.
Emotions roll down the screen like a waterfall in this “feel-good” picture. As a trigger for his own metamorphosis, Karthi’s idealistic demeanor allows Aravind Swamy’s character to experience catharsis. The story is secondary to the pleasure of seeing this film. The audience’s emotions melt, and many may even find themselves crying, especially during the conclusion.
Finding a film of this caliber is quite unusual. It isn’t formulaic, and it’s not for people who are looking for a film with solely comedic tracks, action scenes, or heroine romances. The film maintains its attention on the two male characters the entire time and features no heroines.
The dialogue between the two male protagonists is well-written, and the second half builds on the first with even greater emotional intensity.
The director’s skill and dedication are on full display when they dramatize nostalgia to such a degree inside such a limited plot, even though nostalgia is a universal emotion.
The filmmakers also went to great lengths to avoid having the picture come across as dubbed. The incorporation of Telugu screenplay, whether through separate shooting or CGI, gives the impression of a direct Telugu distribution and lends credibility to the film.
Those who can bear lengthy, emotionally-driven tales will likely love this picture. Some viewers will enjoy it when well-known performers try out non-traditional parts like this. But it might be too slow for those who are looking for the usual formulaic fun. Though the plot is shallow, the film’s emotional delivery is just right, making it “beautiful” (sundaram).
Film: Satyam Sundaram
ibomma Rating: 3/5
Cast: Karthi, Aravind Swamy, Sri Divya, Devadarshini, Jayaprakash, Saran Shakthi, etc.
Cinematography: Mahendiran Jayaraju
Editor: R Govindaraj
Music: Govind Vasantha
Producers: Jyothika, Suriya
Director: C Prem Kumar
Release Date: 28 September 2024