Satyam Rajesh’s “TENANT” Movie REVIEW

Story:
The happy pair, Goutham (Satyam Rajesh) and Sandhya (Megha Chowdhury), had a significant shift in circumstances. The couple’s relationship is not going well, and one day Sandhya passes away inexplicably. In the investigation into his wife’s death, Goutham is named as the main suspect. Additionally, Goutham’s neighbor Rishi (played by Bharat Kanth) makes an attempt at suicide at the same moment. Why does the couple’s happiness seem to be lacking? Is there a relationship between Rishi’s attempted suicide and Sandhya’s passing? Was Goutham the one who murdered Sandhya? The tenant is about this.

Pros:
Notwithstanding the film’s noble intentions, it is commendable that the creators attempted to wrap up the narrative in 1:30 hours. The team limited the running time rather than going above two hours. This particular story doesn’t need to be too long, and the creators did a good job of understanding the task. It is important for filmmakers to be aware of this. The twists that occur in the final 20 minutes are really unsettling and offer shock value.

The penultimate scenes will bring us to tears, and the director has conveyed a powerful societal message. Satyam Rajesh has been starring in a variety of roles lately, and he performed a respectable job in Tenant. He had to maintain subtlety for his character, and the actor does just that. Megha Chowdhury does a good job portraying an innocent housewife. Both Chandana Payavvula and Bharath Kanth are excellent in their respective parts. They make the most of their substantial screen time in the movie. As an investigator, Esther is competent. Among other things, anchor Chandu performs admirably.

Cons:
The main problem with Tenant is that it doesn’t provide the necessary intensity for the proceedings. Although the approach is slightly different from that of ordinary movies, the impact is obviously lacking. Despite being hailed as an intense thriller, Tenant falls short of the essential thrills. The movie only holds our interest for short periods of time, and the story isn’t really compelling. The majority of the movie moves slowly, and this was obviously a conscious choice. Not everyone will find the languid storytelling to be agreeable. We recognize that Satyam Rajesh and Megha Chowdhury are both bothered by something.

The director attempted to convey the tension between these two solely via pictures, omitting any spoken interaction. While this is different, it may have been more effective with a higher background score. Boredom sets in since it didn’t happen. The movie is compelling as it approaches the finale, even though the second half starts off on an unremarkable note. As a result, despite the socially relevant subject, the overall experience is lackluster.

Technical Aspects:
The work of Sahitya Sagar is decent in sections. While the background score is not as good as the tunes, it is still not bad. The tone of the movie is ideally suited to Jemin Jom Ayyaneth’s cinematography. Excellent production values; however, the editing could have been better. Tenant is a screenplay written by director Yungandhar. Even with its unconventional narrative, the story lacks impact. The first half’s whole focus is on presenting the protagonist pair’s emotional pain; however, these are tedious parts.

Verdict:
The Tenant addresses a pertinent societal topic overall, but the presentation falls short of fully elaborating on the selected point. The final few minutes are captivating, and Satyam Rajesh, Megha Chowdhury, Chandana, and others give good performances. Although the movie takes a unique approach, the action doesn’t have enough tension to make for an enjoyable viewing. The impact would have been far greater if the screenplay had been written with more care.

#Rating: 3/5
Director: Y Yungandhar
Starring: Satyam Rajesh, Megha Chowdhury, Chandana Payyavula, Bharath Kanth, Esther, Aadukalam Naren, Chandu
Music Director: Sahitya Sagar
Cinematographer: Jemin Jom Ayyaneth
Editor: Vijay Mukthavarapu
Producers: Mogulla Chandrashekhar Reddy