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Cast: Vanitha Vijayakumar, Robert Master, Shakila, Power Star Srinivasan, Fathima Babu, Sriman, Kiran Rathore, Aarthi Ganeshkar, Ganeshkar, Ravikanth, Anumohan
Director: Vanitha Vijayakumar
Music: Srikanth Deva
Produced by: Jovika Vijayakumar
🧩 Plot Summary
Set in Bangkok, Vanitha and Robert are a married couple. As Vanitha turns 40, she desires to become a mother. However, Robert is firmly against having children. Despite their constant arguments, Vanitha secretly takes steps to get pregnant. Once she conceives, she flees to India, fearing Robert will stop her. Heartbroken by her departure, Robert follows her to India. What unfolds next is the emotional journey behind Robert’s aversion to parenthood and whether Vanitha fulfills her dream of motherhood.
🎭 Performances
- Vanitha Vijayakumar portrays a 40-year-old woman determined to become a mother. Her performance leans heavily into melodrama, with over-the-top expressions in emotional and romantic scenes.
- Robert Master, playing her husband, delivers a decent performance, especially in emotional moments and the conflict sequences.
- Shakila, Power Star Srinivasan, Sriman, Fathima Babu, Aarthi Ganesh, Kiran Rathore, and others add to the cast, but their roles feel dated and don’t significantly elevate the narrative.
🎵 Technical Aspects
- Music by Srikanth Deva delivers foot-tapping songs, especially in the dance sequences, and the background score complements the mood of the film well.
- Cinematography by Rajapandi T, Vishnu Ramakrishnan, and TG Kapil is competent and visually clear.
🎬 Direction & Writing
Vanitha Vijayakumar, donning the triple hat of writer, director, and lead actress, attempts to deliver a bold, emotional, and youth-centric film. While the intention is clear — blending drama, glamour, and sentiment — the execution feels old-fashioned. The inclusion of double meaning dialogues, glamorous song picturizations, and outdated comedy sequences with a large ensemble cast of veteran actors makes the film feel stuck in the past.
❌ Verdict
Despite tackling an emotional and potentially compelling subject — a woman’s desire for motherhood at 40 — the film falters in its execution. What could’ve been a strong, progressive drama ends up as a commercially-glossed, half-hearted entertainer.
⭐ Rating: 2.5/5
