“Oh Indian God, help this guy know he loves me.” Amen. It just so happened that my first Indian film seen on the first day of the New Year was this film. The film is South Indian, it is clear immediately, by the names of the actors, the font on which the credits were written, by the fact that the Malayas clearly hear the speech. This is not new to me, as South Indian films have become increasingly common. I'm surprised by something else. Why, in 5 years of the film, no one left a single review? It turns out that I write first (a person who prefers Bollywood, who does not watch YI movies). Well, that's the way I am. So here we go.
The narrative comes from the perspective of the main character of the film - Pooji Matthew. When Puja was born, the doctors told her father that he had a boy and thanked God for it. But a few minutes later, a nurse came out and said they were wrong, that he had actually had a baby girl. And her dad thanked God twice. Pooja Growing up a real tomboy, always walking in trousers, shooting with a bow, scattering through the streets on a motorcycle. She loved her life and loved being a kid. But, until she met the guy of her dreams and fell in love. Love, as is known, changes people, and the puja began to change before the eyes, to the great surprise of her parents. I started wearing saris, beautiful dresses, and taking the bus. After all, in reality, every girl wants to fall in love with only one beautiful guy who will later become her husband, sharing all the sorrows and joys for the rest of her life. Pujah is no exception. She wants to get married even though she is still in school. She set out to find herself a boyfriend. She wants to find her own chosen one, despite the fact that, according to tradition, parents themselves choose the groom for the girls. Puja does not want to put up with this situation, because she does not like the tradition of marrying a guy she has never seen in her life. But can a graduate find love? And what if she had already found her, and they were so different? Pooja in confusion, because no one told her what mantra and what God should sing, asking for personal happiness. Especially considering that the family Puji are Christians, and her lover is a Hindu. How would their parents look at that? What awaits this couple in the future?
A light, dynamic, mischievous film. Amazingly light and airy, with a strong meaning, recommended for viewing, both independently and in the circle of relatives and friends. The main thing is not to confuse this film with Bollywood "Om Shanti Om" with Shah Rukh Khann. That movie is a celebration. The same, Malayam funny, girly touching, light and carefree. Even if you sit down to watch it in a bad mood, the main character will correct it. This is the very same Pudzhu, played by actress Nazria Nazim, I do not know her, I saw her for the first time, but she Girl-Sunshine. Something reminded me constantly Rani Mukherjee, as direct and impossibly sweet. She also reminded me of the heroine of the French film - Amelie. I really liked this "boy with pigtails", and big eyes.
The actor Nevin Powley played the lover Puji, a guy named Giri (I don't know him either). He is introduced here at the beginning of the meeting as a protector, almost a super hero, who protected our girl. Well, who can stand after that? Especially a young schoolgirl. The whole movie is a heroic hero. This guy is really cute, I liked him. Silent, speaks little, does more. Their communication with Pooja the whole film, is based only on her, she is a big talker. And he only said a few phrases throughout the film, but how he said, even my heart froze at his voice and his look.
The music is very suited to the mood, and the songs and voiceovers in particular. For some reason, this movie brings back memories of school, perhaps the first years of studying at the institute. At the same time, only the good ones are remembered, this is the merit of the whole team, but of course, in particular the cute ones Nazria and Nevina, a very talented young generation joins the ranks of the actors of South India.
"Om, Shanti, Osanna" was the way a Christian girl prayed to the Indian gods, hoping that her lover would draw attention to her. But for the sake of justice, it is worth saying that Puja not only prayed and dreamed, but also did things to make her loved one notice her. Did she get her way? You can see it by watching the movie.
The film is a little naive, light, female, romantic, uplifting. It means that we sometimes run in search of happiness, but it is very close. I would recommend this film to the female half, but it would be interesting for men to see the story of this girl. A great opportunity to relax and relax.
9 out of 10