Brother

A family drama with a popular lead cast is certainly enticing, but what transpires on screen is nothing short of torture.

The story follows a righteous man who calls a spade a spade and is sent to live with his sister and her in-laws to mend his outspoken nature. What ensues is a series of chaotic events caused by his behavior, creating major rifts within the family.

The script may have sounded promising on paper, but it fails miserably in execution. Logic goes out the window at every turn, leaving you completely disconnected from the story. The screenplay is patchy, with no proper flow, as scenes jump haphazardly from one to another. The characters feel like they've been lifted from a cheap drama, and the emotional quotient is absolutely nil.

Jayam Ravi, a seasoned actor, performs as if he has forgotten his craft; his childish antics are cringe-worthy, to say the least. Bhumika Chawla is the only saving grace, but even she is let down by the poorly written script. Priyanka Mohan is reduced to mere eye candy and struggles to make an impact in her role. Saranya Ponvannan tries too hard to bring comedic flair, but her efforts fall flat. Rao Ramesh's character is bizarre-he's on an inexplicable ego trip, and his sudden change of heart at the end feels as abrupt as it is unconvincing.

The comedy fails to evoke even a chuckle, and the songs only add to the runtime, making them easily skippable. The blame squarely falls on director M. Rajesh, who managed to direct seasoned actors into caricatures. If there's anything worth praising, it's the costumes, which are commendable.

This is a movie best forgotten-just move on.

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