Title: Nenapugala Mathu Madhura, Producer: Red and White Sevenraj, Director: Afzal, Music: Raju Emmiganur, Cinematography: Mysuru Swamy, Cast: Sevenraj, Afzal, Vassishta B., Ranveer, Vinay Kumar, Rajprabhu, Anjali, Rekha Ramesh, Ranvitha Channappa, Rani M. Angadi, Vadhya, Shubha Teerthegowda, Nagaraj Gubbachi, Nagendra Urs, and others.
Seven Raj Productions’ Nenapugala Mathu Madhura has a very lovely title. However, the making, technical quality, and performances do not match the promise of the title. An anthology of four friends’ tales is showcased, highlighting the situational distress they face and ultimately portraying what goes wrong when one chases lust and money, as presented by director and writer Afzal.
As the film itself describes, losing a diamond for the sake of silver is the core theme of this film. The first tale is that of Abhi, an ordinary employee in a readymade garments shop. He takes a loan of two lakhs from a moneylender who is driven by lust. As his marriage breaks down, he comes up with an idea to solve his problem. A prostitute comes to his rescue. He finds a solution by paying ten thousand for the two-lakh loan he has taken.
The second case is that of Zomato food delivery executive Vimal. He narrowly escapes a crime after sleeping with a woman who is later murdered by her husband. The third case revolves around Rohith, an employee who is in love with his colleague Pooja. However, his friend, who frequently visits the office, is bowled over by Pooja’s beauty. At a resort, the craziest thought of exchanging partners during a vacation becomes a matter of concern for the honest lover.
The fourth story is about Manoj, a thief who indulges in petty crimes for his livelihood. He is shocked to discover that he has spent time with a ghost named Deepthi. All four stories converge, and an old man (played by Seven Raj) with two daughters is left in shock. What causes this shock is something you have to watch—provided you have enough time to spend.
Actors Seven Raj, Afzal, and others clearly needed a workshop before facing the camera. The cinematography is dull, and songs placed in every bedroom scene feel monotonous.
