When you do something wrong or stupid in the past, how do you deal with it in the present? Especially, when it comes to marriage/relationship. Do you confront it with truth and look for solution? Or will you try to hide and destroy the truth? That's the central theme of the film 'Meeku Maathrame Cheputha', which tries to ask these questions with such crazy plot which not many filmmakers would even try to attempt.
To keep it simple, Rakesh (Tharun Bhascker) is an irresponsible everyman, who lies a lot. Also, he drinks and smokes. He falls in love with a girl who expects him to not lie about what he does. He promises to her that he won't do any of the things he's done in the past, and she agrees to marry him. Only then, two days before his marriage, he gets a WhatsApp message of his resurfaced video. Now, his only motive is to get it taken down, and to hide it from his fiance.
I have not seen many movies dealing with such sensitive subject of a leaked xxx video in a humorous manner. This is a film with really good comic timing. The humor is well-written with no double-meaning dialogues or such. The attempts at humor are so genuine that you forgive the writer(s) for not making it land hard.
Acting: Fantastic debut by Tharun Bhascker. Man, his acting is top notch and flawless. I had no problem with anyone in the acting department, as they all gave their best.
Story: A not so relevant or important story, but a story for those whose teenage hormones will pump-in and say "I luv sex and will run to have it, or save it." It's a movie where relationships are more important than story or plot, so it's not a big issue.
Photography: It has the same jazzy look of Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi, which keeps us near the feeling of comfort. The scenes are well-lit, and has the mood of a rich-man's haven. Better than most of the stupid masala movies.
Over-all, this is a good film that's watchable for those who are not very fixated on star heroes or hero-hype kind of movies. It's no masterpiece nor it has great humor. It's just a fun film with a so-so message. I expected it to be something awesome, considering Tharun Bhascker is a really good director. But I felt fine, it's a good picture. I want to give it a 7/10, but films attempting or dealing with subjects that are off-beat and taboo need to be encouraged and discussed.
