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Gamyam
Movie
Gamyam
Director
Radhakrishna
Music
E S Murthy - Anil
Cast
Sharwanand, 'Allari' Naresh, Kamlinee Mukherjee
 
By Moviebuzz
 
Gamyam is debutant director Radhakrishna’s thought provoking film with the right dose of commercial elements. This is a perfect example of how a director 'inspired' by a World classic tells the story in his own unique style. No, it is not a carbon opy of The Motorcycle Dairies but the director is inspired by it (a genuine case of inspiration, not copying).

Abhiram (Sharwanand) is a rich brat. He sees the society through windows of his car and never had glimpse of life beyond his surroundings. He falls in love with a doctor Janaki (Kamlinee) who is idealistic and serves the society. He proposes to her and comes out to the streets and roams around the gullies to get her love. She likes him but is not sure of how he honest he is about love and his responsibility towards society. On his birthday party, the differences between them come out in the open and Janaki leaves the town. In search of his lover, Abhiram takes a journey on his motorcycle. During the course of journey, he meets a petty thief Gaali Sreenu (Allari Naresh). They bond well and the rest of the film is how Abhiram’s life changes during this journey.

A spoiled rich brat realizing the social responsibility by taking an unusual journey. A petty thief realizing the meaning of life after an accidental meeting with this guy on the road. And there is love story to back it. The director's intricately crafted script laced with comedy and rawness makes the film a treat to watch. Superb dialogues and sensible handling (in spite of naivety problems in some scenes) have helped the film.

Despite a serious theme, the director and its scriptwriter have never left an opportunity to include comic situations and add commercial elements such as show by recording dance troupe. A debutant director handling such subject is commendable feature. He proves that offbeat themes can be told entertainingly. On the flipside, the film goes a little off-track in the second half and music is not that appealing. In fact, these kinds of films can be done away with songs.

The biggest strength of the film is Allari Naresh. Allari Naresh’s character resembles to that of Surya's in Shivaputurdu and he dominates the show with his comedy and energy . Sharwanand too looks better in the role of a rich brat. Kamlinee as always is a bankable actress. She has lesser character but gives what is required of. Brahmanadam in small role provides laughter. The guy who played Naxalite character shines too. On the technical side, dialogues by newcomer Nagaraju are first rate. Senior cameraman Hari Anumolu’s camerawork is good.

On the whole, Gamyam is good cinema with touch of artistic values. The film's strength are writing and direction. New director Radhakrishna shows that offbeat movies can be made entertainingly. He deserves praise for his honest effort and superb writing. Despite some flaws (like slow pace in the second half, not so lilting music) and irrespective of its commercial viability, the film is a treat to watch.

Verdict: Good

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