Review By :- SV
Story-
Arjun Durgaraj (Vishwak Sen) and Anu Paulraj (Mithila Palkar) have known each other since they were children. Arjun marries Anu and begins a new life at her request. Arjun joins his father-in-office law’s but is unhappy there. Simultaneously, he develops feelings for his high school senior, Meera (Asha Bhat). As a result, Arjun files for divorce, but Anu faints in court due to Venkatesh’s divine inspiration. He is given another chance at life by the Glory of god. The story revolves around what Arjun does with his second chance.
Review-
This is a typical love story, but the director brilliantly adds a fantasy element. Venkatesh’s mythical figure adds interest and novelty to the proceedings. Venkatesh is as delightful as ever in his cameo. His body language and appearance are flawless.
Vishwak Sen plays a role that contrasts with his demeanor. He gives a good performance as a young man who is unsure about life and love. He has the chance to perform some sentimental scenes in the second half, which he does commendably.
Mithila Palkar did a good job as a cheerful girl. Her chemistry with Vishwak Sen is excellent. Her performance, particularly in the climax scenes, is excellent. Asha Bhat also has a substantial role in the film. Her character is well-written, and she gets a catchy dance number to show off her moves.
The idea of the Almighty giving the protagonist a wish to rebuild his life, as well as the hero restarting his romantic journey, is intriguing. This concept enables the director to introduce two distinct love stories in the same context. It’s no surprise that the first few chapters piqued people’s interest, particularly the marriage of Vishwak Sen and Mithila Palker and his chance meeting with Asha Bhat. They go with the flow of essence. The reset sequences, on the other hand, are devoid of the same vitality. In fact, the later sections are overly predictable. Rather than telling a story, the film focuses on the hero’s realization of his true love for his wife. In several films, the hero discovers his true love after the heroine becomes committed to someone else.
The second half of the movie is a fun ride with a few dramatic moments. This section of the story moves at a quick pace. The fun portions are adequate, as Tharun Bhascker’s comedy punches make us laugh out loud. The film is kept simple by the humerus treatment.
The film keeps dragging at times, and the editing team should have cut it down to make things more interesting. A few sequences lack punch, and the movie becomes slightly dull at this point. Anu’s characterization also requires more nuance. We don’t see much of Anu’s performance. This is something that the script writers should have focused on.
The VFX work in the movie is patchy at times and looks strange on the big screen. This rom-com may not appeal to all segments of the audience. At the same time, the film isn’t overpowering. A few details could have been improved to make it much more magical.
As previously stated, the script writers should have reduced the film a little shorter. When it comes to director Ashwath Marimuthu, he does a good job with the remake. His narration improves in the second half, but his screenplay falls flat in the first hour. He was able to bring out the best in Vishwak Sen, Mithila, and Asha Bhat.
The premise of “Ori Devuda” is intriguing, but the screenplay, especially the second half, lacks vigour. Such films should have more enjoyable and romantic scenes. It should have introduced more unique situations. Overall, it’s a passable romantic comedy.
SARKAR RATING : 3/5