Yashoda Movie Review: Yashoda, Samantha’s highly awaited movie, officially debuted today, November 11, 2022. Since the trailer received positive reviews and the plot caught viewers’ attention, let’s dive right in to the review to see if the movie measures up to the hype or not.
Story
A middle-class girl named Yashoda (Samantha) agrees to be a surrogate and gets pregnant as long as she follows some restrictions about her safety and physical wellbeing. However, a sequence of events drive Yashoda to live dangerously, threatening her health, once she learns the horrific reality of surrogacy. The rest of the story is about how Yashoda escapes from that maze.
Cast & Crew
Major roles are being played by Samantha, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Unni Mukundan, Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Sampath Raj, Shatru, Madhurima, Kalpika Ganesh, Divya Sripada, Priyanka Sharma, and others in the film, which is being directed by Hari – Harish. The cinematography was handled by M. Sukumar, the music was composed by Manisharam,
| Movie Name | Yashoda |
|---|---|
| Director | Hari – Harish |
| Music Director | Manisharam |
| Producer | Sivalenka Krishna Prasad |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| Cast | Samantha, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Unni Mukundan, Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Sampath Raj, Shatru, Madhurima, Kalpika Ganesh, Divya Sripada, Priyanka Sharma |
| Cinematography | M. Sukumar |
Movie Verdict
The movie takes some time to get into the actual story because we can see the introductions of all the major characters at the beginning of the movie. However, once Yashoda’s twists are revealed, the movie becomes interesting and keeps you glued to your seat. From that point on, the pace of the movie picks up as you can see the story’s many layers being revealed, which is quite fascinating to watch on screen.
The main draw of the movie is its novel notion, Yashoda, which has all the ingredients to undoubtedly appeal to viewers from all demographics. The second half grows even more interesting as all the layers are revealed, and it also focuses on motherhood emotion, which is handled beautifully. The first half was engrossing thanks to the proper amount of drama and a compelling narrative.
The topic of “Surrogacy” has been the subject of a few films, but this one stands out because it has numerous levels, all of which are somehow relevant to the audience. While Yashoda is attempting to figure out who is behind this surrogate scam, the idea itself is extremely compelling, and the producers do a good job of maintaining the tension. However, after the twist is exposed, that was not at all convincing.
There are many facets to Yashoda’s character, which Samantha as a surrogate nimbly handled, and it’s fantastic to see her in action situations. Samantha also demonstrated her acting prowess. Each performs admirably in their assigned parts, including Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar, Unni Mukundan and Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Sampath Raj, Shatru, Madhurima, Kalpika Ganesh, Divya Sripada, and Priyanka Sharma.
Despite the script diverging from the subject, the twin filmmakers Hari and Harish managed in creating a film with the proper amount of emotion and thrill. They also came up with a wonderful story. Since they so expertly demonstrated how surrogate scams operate and how innocent women are frequently victims, many people are unaware of surrogates.
Technically speaking, Yashoda looks nice. M. Sukumar’s cinematography is good, as his framing and shot composition transport you into Yashoda’s universe. Manisharma’s songs aren’t up to par, but he displayed his skill in background music by thrilling us with his brilliant background score.
Overall, Yashoda is a well-made emotional thriller that is suitable for all audience segments.
Plus Points:
- Story
- Screenplay
- Performance
- Action Sequences
Minus Points:
- Few Scenes
Rating: 3/5
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