Ante Sundaraniki Detailed Review & Analysis

Gist of the Story; In an effort to persuade his parents, a Hindu Brahmin falls in love with a Christian girl and converts her, only for their scheme to be discovered.

Plot; The first part of Ante Sundaraniki takes place in Sundar Prasad’s (Nani) early years, where he is defrauded by a dishonest co-director. His attempt to land a role in a Chiranjeevi movie failed. His mother, like him, doesn’t really have a voice, and he lives his life according to his father’s (Naresh’s) rules. He hopes to move to the US after his heroic aspirations fail. Sundar, who comes from a devout Brahmin family, isn’t permitted to fly over the oceans. Leela Thomas (Nazriya), on the other hand, yearns for identification. She discovers her ideal position in photography. The two protagonists, who attend the same school, develop a romantic relationship as adults. However, religion interferes with their love. To convince their parents to approve of their union, Leela and Sundar tell their parents one falsehood after another. The remainder of the story depends on whether they succeed.

Performances; The part of Sundaram is a piece of cake for a performer like Nani. His superb comic timing makes him stand out. His performance makes even cornball scenes intriguing. Nani does a great job of capturing the anxiety and concerns of a young Brahmin child, as well as their innocence and frustration. The attractiveness is further increased by the writing and seamless execution. As a star and actor, he may look back on it as a great outing. Nazriya complimented Nani on her vivacity and zing. She doesn’t even need to perform; just having her there helps the character. In a sense, one could say that they are both “natural.” Overall, the actress chose the ideal assignment to lure her back. It effectively makes use of her abilities and introduces her to a new audience.

Direction/Technical Side; Vivek’s story isn’t particularly original, but his non-linear and eccentric narration definitely elevates his writing to a higher level. Even if we live in a time where people are no longer attracted to people based on their caste, religion, or creed in order to fall in love and get married, there are still societal problems, such as hanging onto superstitious ideas and values that are meaningless. In this multi-layered family drama, which combines comedy and romance as the foundation of the plot, he touches on these elements. In the first part, he spent a significant amount of time developing a non-linear story about Sundar and Leela talking about their present while reflecting on their youth. As a result, the first half drags and only becomes more engaging in the second half when the focus shifts to their current circumstances. The running length is a little bit longer, and the romantic aspect between the lead couple ought to have been given more attention rather than the childhood scenes. Despite the fact that Vivek Sagar’s music is excellent, the BGM in this family drama is what sets it apart. The narrative of the movie feels new because of it. Although the editing lags in the first half, the cinematography by Niketh Bommi is outstanding.

Verdict; Although Vivek’s story isn’t very novel, his non-linear and unconventional narrating style surely raises the bar for his writing. The feelings were effective. Watch this romantic comedy to see Nani and Nazriya Fahadh’s newfound chemistry.