Title: Kshame Irali Tande, Producer: Ahalya Suresh, Sri Deviramma Mallikarjuna Swamy Films, Story: Harish, Direction: MN Suresh (Moogu Suresh), Music: Punyesh, Cinematography: Suryakanth, Cast: Srimanth, Manjunath Hegde, Renuka Bali, Vinya Shetty, Shivakumar Aradhya
It happened in the past, it is happening now, and it continues to happen even today. The reason why Kshame Irali Tande is so relevant today is because over a lakh deceased women beneficiaries in Karnataka are reportedly still drawing benefits under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme due to improper verification. How many families of the deceased continue to receive government money and what consequences they should face becomes a highly relevant issue. A similar premise forms the backbone of the screenplay of veteran actor and debutant director Moogu Suresh.
In this father-son bonding film, debutant director Suresh, who is also the producer, has sketched a compact screenplay and presents it effectively, highlighting the difference between right and wrong and the values that needs to be inculcated.
Shivanna (Manjunath Hegde), from a middle-class family, is on the verge of retirement from a government job that he has handled with dignity and respect. His son, Ajay, who works in a private company, repeatedly faces rejection in marriage proposals. The desire for a government job becomes the key issue affecting his marriage prospects.
As pressure mounts, Shivanna hatches a dangerous plan to secure a government job for his son on compassionate grounds. Shivanna is declared dead in the eyes of his family and the outside world, making it easier for Ajay to obtain a government position.
A happy atmosphere follows, but Shivanna is missing from the family picture. Govindappa (Moogu Suresh), a broker, provides insight into these developments, eventually leading to complications.
Govindappa traces a security guard working in a distant place and discovers that he is none other than Shivanna, who is supposedly dead to the outside world. He brings this information to Ajay, triggering an emotional upheaval. Govindappa insists that the secret be maintained, as its revelation could result in the loss of the government job and legal punishment. What happens later when father and son come face to face is something that has to be watched on the silver screen.
The dialogues written for the film are highly effective. Lines such as “Satthange Badakakke Agalla,” “Appa Neen Baduk Bandre Naan Sattha Haage,” and “Nimagu Mosa Madkondu Jagathgu Mosa Madkond Hyage Badukthira” are aptly placed and leave a strong impact.
Manjunath Hegde as Shivanna is brilliant once again. He perfectly fits emotion-driven roles of this nature. Srimanth as Ajay has done a commendable job in his debut. Renuka Bali as the mother is apt in her role. Moogu Suresh, as director, producer, and actor, earns laurels for delivering a convincing family film. As Govindappa, he steals the show.
The film boasts a terrific song dedicated to the father, while the background score is effective. Suryakanth’s cinematography is adequate and supports the narrative well.
MN Suresh and his team, working on a shoestring budget, have delivered beyond expectations. At one point or another, viewers may find themselves saying, “Kshame Irali Tande” — Please excuse me, Father.
