Newcomer makes an accomplished debut in house of horrors
YAAMIRUKKA BAYAMEH (8/10)
KRISHNA, Rupa Manjari, Karunagaran and Oviya head the cast in this trendsetting horror comedy.
The film introduces a host of newcomers in the technical fields, one of whom is the writer and director, Deekay. Others in the cast are Aadhav Kannadassan, Mayilsamy, Anaswara Kumar and Mahanadhi Shankar.
Kiran (Krishna) lands in deep trouble after a TV telemarketing campaign goes wrong. Just as he comes to the conclusion that he has run out of options, he discovers that his late father has left him some property.
Accompanied by his girlfriend, Smitha (Manjari), Kiran goes to the property — only to find that there are strange things going on, such as guests dropping dead in rapid succession.
Is there a logical reason for the strange happenings or is there, as Kiran suspects, something supernatural going on?
Krishna gives a convincing portrayal, while Manjari combines stunning good looks with one of her most unusual roles to date. Karunagaran, who also plays an important role in this weekend’s release, Jigarthanda, has a truly delightful part and Kumar and Shankar are the best of the rest.
Although billed as a comedy horror, the second half of the film has more horror than comedy. Fortunately, unlike many other films in the horror genre, the story is well crafted with a screenplay that does not falter. Wit and puns supplement the physical comedy, raising the levels of entertainment.
SN Prasad impresses with the background music and the songs, but it is a difficult genre in which to assess the capability of a composer.
Newcomer Rammy does a reasonably good job in shooting the film, but his efforts in the dark, creepy scenes are disappointing.
Deekay has chosen an unusual genre in which to make his debut. The freshness of his presentation and the strong characters combine to make this a very enjoyable film.
Yaamirukka Bayameh is nowhere near the standard of Pizza, but is still an enjoyable movie with an engaging story.