Cast: Siddharth, Deepa Sannidhi, Srushti Dange, Aadukalam Naren, John Vijay, Yog Japee.
Director: Prasad Ramar
First of all, 'Lucia', the Kannada film which 'Enakkul Oruvan' is based on is a terrific film. 'Enakkul Oruvan' is a sincere remake of the dreams of a common celebrity.
Would we be able to recognize a hidden A. R. Rahman in our very own apartment complex? Ah, he's a nuisance. He makes noise. Not music. If he does go on to become a celebrated composer later; nuisance becomes "Dude, he was my neighbor".
Stardom is a shadow many people believe to be living under. Siddharth is an actor in love with Deepa Sannidhi, a wannabe actress; and an usher working in a theatre owned by Aadukalam Naren. The usher is in love with Deepa Sannidhi, a waitress. But before entering this phase of the film, we are introduced to a Siddharth who's on a hospital bed, fighting for life. The characters in both the segments are more or less the same. It's a story within a story. To phrase it rightly, it's a dream within a dream.
Confusing, isn't it? That is what precisely the film is. Until the climactic revelation, the film is confusing. That's also perhaps why it has been labeled as a psychological thriller.
Siddharth is a superstar in one segment. This segment is shot in black and white and the segment where he is seen as a freewheeling usher - we are watching a Siddharth who cannot pronounce "theatre" properly. He says "theyatru". Somewhat similar to how the word is pronounced by new users of the language. And what's the black and white for? Why is this portion sober? Siddharth isn't happy with what he's got. Fame, ladies, cars, money... nothing satisfies him. Hence, colourless?
Santhosh Narayanan is the centerpiece of the film. What a marvelous job he has done! His music is an emotion in itself. For a puzzle like film of this kind, his music is pitch-perfect. It removes the clutter from the screenplay. The best thing 'Lucia' missed out on is Santhosh Narayanan's music. The Tamil version gets lucky.
Are celebrities really happy? Can materialism wash away sorrows or the urge to indulge in what they actually fancy? 'Enakkul Oruvan' is not only about an actor's woes à la 'Birdman'; it's also about the human tendency to constantly fantasize a life wanting. A poor guy wants to breathe in an Armani suit whereas a celebrity wants to be invisible.
A wise quote says "It's lonely at the top". 'Enakkul Oruvan' layer-by-layer says why.
Rating: 3.5/ 5
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