Irugapatru Movie Review: Story: “Irugapatru,” directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan, delves into the relationship challenges faced by three married couples. The film unfolds three parallel stories, interconnected by a relationship counselor who is also one of the couples. Each couple faces unique issues that threaten their marital bonds: Rangesh, an IT employee, contemplates divorce due to his wife Pavithra’s post-pregnancy weight gain; Arjun and Divya, in their twenties, grapple with the disappearance of their pre-marital love; and Manohar is frustrated by his wife Mitra’s inability to switch off her psychologist persona at home.
Irugapatru Movie Review
Irugapatru Movie Review: In an era dominated by violence and hero worship in mainstream cinema, “Irugapatru” stands as a testament to the enduring power of drama and emotions. While the film doesn’t break new ground, it presents a satisfyingly narrated exploration of relationships. At times, it feels like a crash course in couples therapy, both a strength and a drawback.
While the film makes relevant points about romantic relationships, it occasionally takes on the tone of a relationship workshop, with the director delivering relationship wisdom through dialogue rather than visually. The prominent score, composed by Justin Prabhakaran, reinforces every point, sometimes too overtly.
Nevertheless, the director maintains a predominantly lighter tone and employs humor to alleviate tense moments. One noteworthy scene involves a character’s breakdown and a humorous conversation with their boss, adding a smile to the audience’s face.
As for the lead couples, their elegant surroundings and stylish costumes cannot mask the shallow writing in the Mitra-Manohar storyline. They epitomize a picture-perfect couple from a coffee or paint commercial, and their conflicts never pose a serious threat to their relationship. Shraddha Srinath and Vikram Prabhu’s convincing performances salvage this aspect.
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In contrast, the relationship problems between Arjun and Divya are more serious, with Arjun’s behavior bordering on emotional abuse. However, the film lacks depth in addressing their issues and fails to convincingly depict their love and motivation to salvage their relationship. Nonetheless, the young actors deliver commendable performances that elicit some empathy from the audience.
Yuvaraj compensates for the less impactful stories with the Rangesh-Pavithra track, the most relatable and well-performed among the three. Detailed writing and strong performances provide a sense of authenticity.
Rangesh’s initially perplexing and chauvinistic issue becomes deeply personal when he emotionally opens up to Mitra in a compelling monologue, effectively portrayed by Vidaarth.
Abarnathi brings out Pavithra’s naivety through subtle body language and voice modulation, delivering a calibrated and empathetic performance. However, this storyline runs the risk of setting an unfair body image standard for married women.
Despite its flaws, “Irugapatru” remains engaging for the most part, leaving the audience with the warm, comforting feeling that well-crafted feel-good films provide. In this regard, Yuvaraj Dhayalan succeeds as a filmmaker.
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