Thirakkatha (2008)

I had expected a lot from Thirakkatha- I usually enjoy watching movies about movies even if they're not that good, there's just something about that vibe that I adore. But this one was such a mess from start to finish. Not one character felt real, not one situation felt as if it had not been directly taken after fishing from a giant jar labelled "clichés to use when you don't know how to continue your story". The worst part was that the protagonist Malavika (Priyamana) was simply not given enough screen time. I couldn't be invested in her story because it seemed like the least of the writer and director's concerns. So much time was wasted on other characters that even the little interest I had in Malu's story evaporated. Also, the actor playing Ajayachandran, Anoop Menon, just could not match up to Priyamani. There was zero chemistry there, and it was quite uncomfortable to watch them together. If you're making a romantic drama, the most basic requirement is to have a compelling love story and actors with good chemistry, both of which were lacking here. Another problem with the love story was that, like Malu's story, it was not given ample time and space to develop. What a waste.

The only saving grace was Priyamani. I looked forward to her scenes the most, and after a point, that was the only thing that sustained my interest. Rest everything was boring, below average, and a waste of time. MUBI really needs to step it up with its collection of Indian movies. 

PS- the big reason for their estrangement nearly drove me insane. Have these people never heard of a concept called "communication"??