| Director | Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian |
| Story | Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian |
| Cinematography | Swaroop Philip |
| Editor | Achu Vijayan |
| Music | Subramanian K V |
| Producer | Dr. Ajith Joy, Achu Vijayan |
| Production | Joy Movie Productions |
Gist of the Story
A young man from Kochi named Ravi Kumaraswamy steals a Ganesh idol from his mom, who is a devout follower. What comes next?
Detailed Plot
Ravi Kumarasamy is a young man living in India. He has a rare form of night blindness, which means he is unable to see clearly in the dark. This has had a huge impact on his life, as he struggles to find a partner and hold down a job. His life is getting darker and darker, and he feels like he has no other option. But then something happens that changes everything. A mysterious woman approaches Ravi and offers him a deal. She tells him that if he steals a Ganesha idol from his mother, she will give him a large sum of money. Ravi is hesitant at first, as his mother is a staunch devotee of the god. But he is desperate, and the money could be the answer to his problems. He decides to take the plunge. When Ravi finally makes the decision to act, what happens forms the crux of the story?
Artistes’ Performances
In terms of acting, Balu Varghese gives a respectable portrayal of the timid and soft-spoken character in the movie. Charles’s title character Kalaiyarasan had the grit and empathy to be that person. The impressive cast underutilizes the acting talents of Urvashi and Guru Somasundarsam, who play supporting parts. The film only partially explores Urvashi’s ability, relegating her to the role of a supporting actress. In the movie, Guru Somasundaram doesn’t have a lot of room to explore.
Direction / Technical Side
Charles Enterprises, directed by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian, is a movie that has an interesting idea but doesn’t quite pull it off. The first half of the movie builds suspense by introducing Ravi and his mother, who hold deep reverence for the idol. It also delves into the complexities of Ravi’s parents’ separation, adding emotional depth to the narrative. Two individuals pursue the idol, but their intentions remain mysterious. Charles, a Tamilian thief, is also woven into the plot, leaving us to wonder about his connection to the events. The impact of the first half is absent from the second, which is disappointing. It provides solutions, but they come out as uninspired and unconvincing. The climax scene falls into clichés and fails to arouse interest or fulfillment. The script by Subhash Lalitha Subramanian tries to build strong layers around the main idea, giving Charles Enterprises the appearance of a plodding comedy. Ravi losing his job, Ravi’s eye problem sentiments, Charles’ love story, and family quarrel irony are all crammed into the narrative to make it seem exciting. The film falls short of living up to its genre expectations because it lacks vision and offers nothing fresh to keep audiences interested beyond its semi-crime, semi-drama idea. The film’s flaws are entirely the fault of the script.
Verdict; The script by Subhash Lalitha Subramanian tries to build strong layers, but lacks vision and offers nothing fresh to keep audiences interested.The first half of the movie builds suspense and emotional depth, but the second half is uninspired and unconvincing. A Wasted Oppurtunity!