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* out of 5
Movie Athmiya [2008]
Starring Akul Balaji, Smitha
Music Manoj George
Lyrics Kaviraj, Ranga, Jayanth Kaikini, Blaze
Director Govindaraj
Producer Dabhora Ann Shea
Music On Lahari
Release 2008
Atmiya an Lover of Girl - Review
A kind-hearted person ventures to help others but ends up being a victim himself. This plot is familiar but will make you smile as well. Vijay (Akul Balaji) goes overboard in helping others only to be battered by them, largely due to his stupidity! Though ‘Dubai return’ he is unemployed and is sent to reside with sister (Jyothi) and brother-in-law (Rangayana), much to the annoyance of the latter, who has to pay for Vijay’s antics.
Equally paradoxical is Vijay’s encounter with Anupama (Smitha) whom he saves from disgrace only to be slapped later and charged with theft! Soon Anupama’s positive attitude makes Vijay realize the value of a job. The hard lives of other characters inspires him to achieve something in life as well.
Atmiya which means intimate, or a dear one, is the debut of director Govindraj and actor Balaji. It is a well-directed movie with a good dose of comedy. But the pace of the movie is slow in places. Some of the characters disappear indiscriminately and others are futile as their presence makes no difference.
Songs fail to impress. But kudos to Balaji who excels in all departments of acting. He seems to have a penchant for comedy. His comic scenes with Raganayana are a treat to watch. Smitha has done a neat job and is impressive. The movie is worth a watch.
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