'Preethiya Theru' not worth a watch
Saturday 9 January 2010

Film: "Preethiya Theru"; Director: Prasad; Cast: Thanil, Madhumitha, Dharma and Sadhu Kokila; Music: Prasad; Rating: *

"Preethiya Theru" is a terrible attempt made by producer Lokesh Reddy to give his son Thanil the big break in the film world.

But Thanil somehow doesn't show promise of becoming a good film hero. "Preethiya There" turns out to be a below average fare.

Apart from Thanil, the film also has his father Lokesh Reddy in a special role, but he too fails to make an impact. And Thanil's younger brother is another addition to the list of bad actors in the movie.

Strangely, even experienced artists like Dharma, Sadhu Kokila and Mysore Ramanand seem utterly handicapped by the hackneyed plot.

The screenplay lacks logic and credibility in its content, the dialogues lack seriousness and director Prasad seems to have taken on too many responsibilities.

Prasad's lack of experience in directing films is clearly visible in the way he has handled comedy and serious sequences alike.

To be fair to Prasad, one should appreciate his composing skills. "Deelappo Deelu" has all the ingredients to become a popular number, but Thanil's movements in the dance sequence aren't that great. Prasad should not have given a newcomer like Thanil a superhero image.

Thanil plays the role of a mentally disturbed man Shakthi, who threaten lovers because he had been ditched in love.

Preethi his lover is under the mistaken impression that Shakthi is in fact responsible for throwing acid at her friend. So she makes Shakthi believe that she is in love with him but ditches him on the day of the marriage.

So does Shakthi become normal again?

"Preethiya Theru" isn't really worth watching. While technically it is average, the performances are a letdown.