The phrase "Aadavari Matalaku Ardhaale Verule (AMAV)" means what women say and what they mean are different and opposite in most cases. This phrase was first used by legendary Pingali in the evergreen Telugu comedy Missamma where NTR sings Avunante Kadhanile about Savitri and women in general. The lyrics became a rage then and are talked about till date. This popular song was made even more popular by Pawan Kalyan in his blockbuster movie Khushi. With such a background, the title itself was enough to generate curiosity amongst the Telugu movie lovers. Add to this, Venkatesh as the leading star, Trisha as leading lady and Harris Jayraj as music composer and the movie is bound to get all the needed openings.
AMAV is about not-so-young Venky who is a loser all the way. He gets inspired just by seeing Trisha and his lady luck gets him a job. Venky proposes and Trisha disposes as she is already engaged. But fate gets them together in a village for Trisha's marriage. Everyone knows what happens in the climax. If you wanna see how it happens, watch AMAV.
The movie AMAV doesn't live up to the expectations. The name doesn't quite suit the movie and there is not even a few scenes which make the movie title apt. The characterization of various actors in the movie is ambiguous and weak. One doesnt understand why Trisha was so rude, mean & agressive in first half and why she becomes so soft and meek in second half. One keeps wondering the basis for the father-son relationship depicted between Kota and Venky. Swathi (colors) did a good job. There is no role for Sunil. Srikanth did a decent job which is limited. Vishwanath did an important role. The movie has decent dose of entertainment along with heavy emotions towards the end of first half and family drama in second half. Songs are good with peppy numbers and soulful ones as well. Harris Jayraj did a good job.
There are not many movies around and AMAV can be watched once. AMAV is a good movie for Categories A & B. It also makes a watchable movie for Categories C & D as well.
1 comment:
Recently watched the movie. Agree with your review completely. I did not like the movie at all. All the emotions looked forced. All the scenes in the second half looked contrived and disgusting. For me, characterization is everything when it comes to movies. The audience should logically feel/understand why each (at least all the lead) character(s) behaved the way it behaved.
My fav pick in the songs - "Naa Manasuki Pranam Posi". Karthik has been singing fabulously. Charan is not heard these days. I like his voice too!
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