Keerthy’s show all the way

‘Raghu Thatha’

– Review    

Keerthy Suresh and her grandfather MS Bhaskar protest against Hindi imposition and are responsible for shutting down a Hindi organisation in their village.

One day, her grandfather’s cancer diagnosis and his three wishes push her towards marriage, which she has never been interested in.

Dissatisfied with the prospective alliances her family introduces, Keerthy proposes marriage to her ‘progressive’ friend Ravindra Vijay, who claims to be a fan of Keerthi’s stories. Will this decision change Keerthi’s life?

Director Suman Kumar’s ‘Raghu Thatha’ addresses Hindi imposition and patriarchy – two issues that have remained relevant over the decades.

Keerthy’s marriage occupies most of Raghu Thatha’s story, and Suman Kumar keeps it engaging with his one-liners and twists, despite its predictability.

The movie features two main subplots, but they do not integrate seamlessly. Keerthy Suresh carries the film with her performance, driving the story throughout.

Ravindra Vijay’s acting is over-the-top in places, but he successfully makes the viewers dislike his character. Devadarshini as Keerthy’s sister-in-law stands out in her role.

Composer Sean Roldan’s music gives a complete retro feel and takes the audience to the period set in the film. Rest of the technical aspects of the movie are good as well.

Rating: 3.9/5 

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