Premier Padmini

Vinayak is a middle-aged man who is on the verge of getting a divorce. Life seems to be going downhill, which is noticed by his new driver, Nanjundi. Will Vinayak get over the slump in his life?

Premier Padmini marks the debut of television producer Shruthi Naidu into films, with her trusted director Ramesh Indira helming the film. The film is a slice-of-life tale that deals with the life of a middle-aged salaried professional. With a screen time of under two hours, the film briskly moves forth in pace, ensuring it makes for an engaging watch.

The film is about Vinayak, who is getting a divorce from Shruthi. The latter is also on the verge of getting engaged, which makes her demand for the divorce constantly. With children dealing with parting parents and the couple learning to move on, the film showcases an emotional roller coaster that has something happening right through the narrative.

What is appealing about the film is the pace of the narrative. Despite the presence of many characters, the director hasn't indulged in unnecessarily elaborating on everyone's tale beyond what is required. This ensures that the emotional graph of the film remains high and does not lose momentum. The cinematography and the music add to the film's narrative. The dialogues are another highlight. The mature and realistic dealing of the proceedings, without exaggeration or melodrama, makes the film more appealing to the contemporary taste.

Jaggesh comes up with a mature performance. Madhoo Shah and Sudharani are both gracious and a treat to watch on screen. The young actors are aptly cast. And unlike some of the previous Jaggesh films that have released, double entendre dialogues are also not as many, making it a pleasing experience. Torn between finding oneself and learning to let go, this narrative is actually quite refreshing.