Title – Avanirabekittu, Producer – Novika Cine Productions, Murali BT, Direction – Ashok Samrat, Music – Loki Tavasya, Cinematography – Devaraj Poojari, Cast – Bharat, Sowmya John, Jayasimha, Lakshmidevamma, Prashanth Siddi, Kiran Nayak, Manjunath AG, Thirtha Ponnamma, Ranganath, Basava Methri, Acharya, Vishesh, Nagaraj and others.
The title of this film is its first attractive point. In social life, we often recall the sentiment: “He should have been there” during moments of crisis or comfort. This idea forms the emotional foundation of the film.
Secondly, the director and writer Ashok Samrat has attempted to confuse the audience deliberately as a means of entertainment. However, this approach falls short due to the film’s extended runtime of 160 minutes. It’s like hitting a six only to get out on the next ball. Pruning the screenplay was absolutely essential. When a project is well-prepared, it should also be well-presented.
The issue of Aadhar Card linkage with other documents, explored in this film, is undoubtedly serious—especially when identical names create complications. It’s a scenario that demands extra caution.
The director and his team succeed in selecting a strong cast and capable technical crew. There’s no lack of quality on the major fronts, barring the confusing screenplay and lengthy runtime. Some serious reviewers felt that Avanirabekittu could have benefitted from the support of a more seasoned director to make it even more polished and appealing.
Deva and Bhavya form the central attraction of this film. Their love-hate relationship has stretched over a long period. Eventually, it’s revealed that both share the same name and date of birth. This identical detail is exploited by troublemakers. A sum of ₹1 crore is withdrawn in the name of Theertha. The female Theertha (Sowmya John) is unaware of this, prompting her to confront the bank. The male Theertha (Bharat) is now in the spotlight.
And that’s not all. There’s another player behind the mischief, whose identity unravels on screen.
The screenplay’s frequent shifts in location make it hectic and at times difficult for the audience to follow.
The characters named Theertha have done a commendable job. Bharat, who plays the male Theertha, resembles Prajwal Devaraj and shows great promise with his performance. Sowmya John, as the female Theertha, also displays potential for a lasting career in cinema.
Two songs composed by Loki Tavasya stand out for their quality—both in composition and visual execution. The dance sequences are energetic and well-executed.
Cinematographer Devaraj Poojari impresses, capturing both indoor and outdoor sequences with finesse.
In fact, the screenplay of Avanirabekittu could serve as a case study for budding directors—full of material to learn from, both in strengths and shortcomings.
