Raj falls in love with Vaidehi. Her brother, Veera, finally approves of their relationship. Just when things are on course for a happy ending, there ensues a comedy of errors that involve mistaken identities and even a murder. Will all end well?
Director Giriraj BM’s much-delayed film, Thundhaikal Sahavasa, finally sees a release. The filmmaker is known for his left liberal ideology, which has been seen through his previous onscreen outings. This film is a commercial dramedy, but he manages to pack in some of his messages and ideological stands in different scenes.
Thundhaikal Sahavasa, on paper, is a fun commercial film. Though, some amateur acting and the meagre budget make it seem a tad less appealing. The film has some interesting plot twists that keep the gallery laughing. But that does not seem enough to elevate it to the kind of film that one expects from Giriraj.
The film has some rather unpalatable humour yoked in too. The LGBTQIA+ character chosen as Raj’s sidekick is made to sound stereotypical and does not work. The other comedy track, featuring Sadhu Kokila, also fails. When the film tried to address some interesting sociological issues on one side, these commercial additions seem unnecessary. The movie does have some fun elements that make for a good watch. Kishore impresses, as always, while Shakeela makes an appearance after a while on Kannada screen. Watch it, if you may.