Vidhyarthi Vidyarthiniyare: B Side

Plot: Vidyarthi Vidyarthiniyare is set on a school campus and explores the lives of four students whose lives are influenced by money, power, and technology.

Review: The movie begins with the murder of a meritorious student, Sharadha, who attends a prestigious international school in the city.

A group of four carefree students from affluent families ensure that everyone at school dances to their tunes. They live as they please, both on campus and in classrooms, affecting even the teachers.

Ramu (Chandan Shetty), an honest peon with a stammer, joins the school. Despite his desire to remain upright, the four students pressure him to act in their favor. Ramu is also disturbed by the murder of Sharadha, the daughter of an autorickshaw driver.

Vidyathri Vidyarthiniyare addresses crimes committed by students, including drug use, bullying, and online gaming, which eventually impact their lives.

The movie takes its time setting up the premise, draining the first half of its content and testing the audience's patience. After Sharadha’s death, the story lacks conviction and fails to engage, despite the crime elements. The scenes sometimes feel disjointed, and the scattered narration fails to compensate for the shortcomings.

Singer Chandan Shetty, in his debut film, delivers a commendable performance and shows promise as an actor. The songs could have been better. Overall, it can be a decent watch.