The big-ticket entertainer Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47 – AK47 hits theatres today. Director Trivikram Srinivas and “Victory” Venkatesh have worked together on three films before, but this is their first time teaming up as director and lead actor. Here is our review to see how the movie fares.
Story:
Chitti Babu Thotti (Venkatesh), his wife Swarna Thotti (Srinidhi Shetty), and their children struggle to manage their lives amid mounting debts. Their fortunes take a turn when they suddenly win a Rs. 100 crore lottery and buy a villa worth Rs. 20 crore. However, their happiness doesn’t last long as a Bihar-based dacoit gang, known for committing crimes for money, sets its sights on the newly wealthy family. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
Plus Points:
Venkatesh is in his element. A middle-class character with a mass appeal and a comic touch is a tailor-made role for him, and he delivers it effortlessly. He also shines in the action scenes. Srinidhi Shetty does a good job, especially with her comic timing. Trivikram’s writing also helps in shaping her character well.
The kids, Raja Prajwal and Yuvina Parthavi, are equally good. Satya’s comedy is another positive aspect that makes the movie enjoyable. Raghu Babu, Rao Ramesh, Deviyani Sharma and Aakash Srinivas also do their parts well.
The first half is well-written and balances comedy and action nicely. The interval action sequence is a major highlight. The twist in the second half also clears the doubts about whether the story has similarities to a recent blockbuster.
Thaman’s background score works well, adding to the impact of important moments. The film takes the lead characters through an emotional journey in a fun way, which is another familiar touch of Trivikram’s writing.
Minus Points:
Coming to the characters, Nivetha Pethuraj has very little to do in the story. Seeing such a talented actress in a role with hardly any scope is a bit disappointing. Nara Rohith is just okay, but a more notable actor could have done better. Udaybir Sandhu gets a good role, but a stronger performance could have added more impact to the drama. Brahmaji is also not utilised properly.
The story itself is not particularly engaging, though it manages to maintain a decent flow. The screenplay keeps things moving. However, the emotional scenes that the director tries to establish don’t work effectively and feel artificial. A stronger emotional background could have helped audiences connect with these moments.
The second half opens with a twist but doesn’t maintain the same flow, with a few hiccups along the way. It manages to hold together, but doesn’t match the impact of the first half. The songs also don’t add much to the movie.
Technical Aspects:
Director and writer Trivikram delivers the film in his familiar style, with his trademark comedy and action blended into the story. However, a little more focus on the emotional portions could have taken the movie to another level.
Navin Nooli’s editing is surprisingly good in the first half but stumbles in the second half. Overall, his work is decent. Thaman scores well with the background music, but his songs don’t add much charm to the film. The ‘Narayanamma’ song, in particular, feels unnecessary.
Kevin Kumar’s action choreography in the interval sequence gives a satisfying feel. Ravi K Chandran’s cinematography is decent, and so are the production values.
Verdict:
On the whole, Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47 is a decent entertainer. The first half works really well, thanks to the healthy comedy from Venkatesh, Srinidhi Shetty, and Satya. The interval episode is a major highlight. However, the less impressive second half, underwritten characters, and lack of strong emotional moments make the film a bit dull in places. Despite these shortcomings, it is an entertaining family watch, offering a decent mix of fun and action.