Ankith, Pallavi & Friends Review

In the recent past, many a films were made with an insight to lure the younger generation.  Many of them portrayed the young blood as people who neglect their careers for the sake of love, as those who exhibits disrespect to their lecturers in college, and the likes of such activites. But the recent trend has swerved by the arrival of new era of directors.

They young directors of the latest movies are projecting them, as a group that not only knows to love and enjoy life, but also aim sky high. The college goers of these flicks are undeterred by all means in reaching their ultimate goal, and also possess valuable thoughts.

On these lines a film, with 'Happy Days' fame Nikhil Siddharth, Megha Burman, Naresh, Seetha, Venu and Ping Pong in the prominent roles has hit screens on 5th September. The movie is directed by Hari Yelleti, produced by Kishore Ganji and Raghu under the production house titled 'Innovision'. This movie made as a youthful entertainer is launched with the title 'Ankith, Pallavi & Friends'.

Story

Ankith (Nikhil Siddharth) is a Final year student doing his B.A. in college. Music is his passion and  he aspires to make it big in the industry as a music director. He is joined by his four friends Pallavi (Megha Burman), Suneel ('Jai' Venu), PingPong and Gopi. Ankith works as a waiter in a hotel yet aspires to attain his goal by his endeavour. Cupid strikes Ankith as he falls in love with Pallavi, who initially rebuffs his proposal but agrees to it later on. However, they break up as Pallavi feels vexed with his rudderless life-style, feels that her doting love for him and her emotions are not duly appreciated. The actual story commences from this point of the movie . Ankith makes it big in the music industry after a few initial rejections. What do his friends achieve in their lives? Did Ankith and Pallavi patch up again is to be watched on screen as the plot unveils.

Performance - Lead cast

Nikhil Siddharth as Ankith, has displayed considerable maturity in enacting the role in comparison to 'Happy Days'. He also exhibits ease in miming the scenes and dance sequences. He can mold himself to attain name, if given an opportunity to play more prominent roles.

'Munna' starrer 'Jai' Venu returns after a gap, has played a good role in this film. He utilized this opportunity very well. He provided a lot of entertainment in the role of Suneel. His performance will sure bring him recognition and many opportunities his way.

Finally Naresh and Seetha who acted together after 'Police Bharya', have performed graciously with in the scope of their roles.

Director's Portrayal

Hari Yelleti debuting as a director with this film has handled the screenplay efficiently and without creating boredom on an average film goer at any point of the film. He had also shared a piece of his mind to the youth. The message is imparted by the role of Ankith which says 'The number of degrees earned is not as important as to what is achieved in life'. The dialogues bolsters the movie written by the director and he has envisaged the characters slick on screen.

Pros

Nikhil's performance, 'Jai' Venu's comedy, dialogues by Hari Yelleti, Music of Vinu Thomas, Editing of Marthand K Venkatesh, Malini Dasari's photography.

Cons

Heroine Megha Burman's performance; lack of popular artists; the film is made only for   youth; are a few voids for the film.

In a Nutshell

APF appears like a sequel to Shekhar Kammula's 'Happy Days'. The makers of the film beautifully etched the fact to the film, that the youngsters don't just enjoy their life, but also are strong enough to face any hurdle that lays in their path before reaching their ambition. In toto, this film is made for the youngth that will entertain the young audiences of  the Multiplexes.

Released on: September 5th, 2008