For those starving for mote romance on cinema, comes Kutty Story. An anthology of four romantic works by various eminent directors.The theme revolves around love with Valentine’s Day round the corner.
Produced by Ishari Ganesh for Vels International, Kutty Story has films by Gautham Menon, Vijay, Venkat Prabhu and Nalan Kumarasamy. Besides big filmmakers, the star cast do boast of big names like
Vijay Sethupathj, Megha Akash, Amala Paul.
Directed and enacted by Gautham Menon, his film showcases friendship between a boy and girl and let loose a debate whether ywp from opposite sex can be mere friends with no romance between them. Neatly written and ably executed it travels back and forth. College buddies recall their friendship while a secret is revealed in their meeting about their relationship. Both Amala Paul and GVM have given their best. Robo Shankar does a cameo.
Vijay’s work peaks about premarital sex with a tinge of emotion. Megha Akash dons the lead role. The turbulations she is forced to undergo is narrated well. What starts as a sweet romance ends on a heavy note.
Next in line is Venkat Prabhu’s film that is hi-tech. It speaks about a gamer and the affection he develops for a girl who plays the game without revealing her identity in the game. Varun, Sakshi Agarwal and Sangeetha play key roles.
The pick of the lot is Vijay Sethupathi starrer by Nalan Kumarasamy. It speaks about cheat and deceit between a couple in relationship.
Extra marital affair of husband comes to light and what the wife does to make him regret is the crux. Vijay Sethupathi plays the role kf perplx hubby with ease. He dazzles in every frame. Aditi Balan as his wife is good.
More is merrier for audience. Love told in different angles. All four manages a decent watch.