Saramsha

Plot: Tejaswi Pandith’s (Deepak Subramanya) world collides with Abhay’s (Surya Vasishta) and a fresh story begins to unfold. In the realm of magical realism, an emotional drama unfolds

Review: Tejaswi Pandith (Deepak Subramanya) is a devoted son who has given up writing just because his parents don’t want him to pursue it. Abhay (Surya Vasishta) has ‘daddy issues’, and is always seeking validation from him. One day, they magically cross the paths. Will they be able help each other to resolve their issues? Or are they just the characters of their own imagination? Or, is one character writing another's story?

The ‘summary’ of the film is brought out wonderfully. Director Surya Vasishta excels in convincing people about magical realism. He shines bright as he navigates easily between two parallel worlds. When we say parallel world, it is not a magical or a fantasy place. It is just as real as it can get and this is where Surya shows his prowess. He aces as both lead as well as director. Though the plot looks very linear, the screenplay is dealt with a complexity, which feels like a fresh experiment. Performances by Sruthi (as Maya), Deepak, Shweta, Abhay and others are commendable. Aparajit Sris’ score is haunting.

The film concentrates more on the technicalities and loses grip on emotions here and there, but manages to get back on track before audience lose interest. Experimental films like these are the need of the hour and deserve to be encouraged.

Overall, the film leaves you with a haunting feeling that you end up getting after reading a good book or watching a great play or even having a pleasant conversation with a dear one!