Movie Name : Tenant
Release Date : April 19, 2024
Starring: Satyam Rajesh, Megha Chowdhury, Chandana Payyavula, Bharath Kanth, Esther, Aadukalam Naren, Chandu
Director: Y Yungandhar
Producers: Mogulla Chandrashekhar Reddy
Music Director: Sahitya Sagar
Cinematographer: Jemin Jom Ayyaneth
Editor: Vijay Mukthavarapu
Satyam Rajesh, riding high on the success of his last venture, “Polimera 2”, presents his latest offering, an emotionally gripping thriller named “Tenant”. Directed by Y Yungandhar, the film makes its debut on the silver screen today. Let’s delve into its reception and see how it fares.
Story :
Goutham (played by Satyam Rajesh) and Sandhya (played by Megha Chowdhury) used to be a really happy couple, but suddenly things took a turn for the worse. They started having problems, and one day, Sandhya died in a really strange way. Goutham was suspected of being involved in her death. Around the same time, their neighbor Rishi (played by Bharath Kanth) also tried to take his own life.
Why weren’t Goutham and Sandhya happy anymore? Was there something that connected Sandhya’s death to Rishi’s suicide attempt? Did Goutham really have something to do with Sandhya’s death? These are the questions “Tenant” aims to answer.
Positive Aspects :
The movie’s makers did something cool by keeping the story short, just an hour and a half long instead of dragging it out for two hours. They nailed it by keeping things tight. This story didn’t need to be long, and they got that. Other filmmakers should take notes on this. The last part, especially the last 20 minutes, really grabs your attention with some surprising twists that hit hard.
The director managed to sneak in a good message, and the ending parts are pretty emotional. Lately, Satyam Rajesh has been taking on different kinds of roles, and he did a solid job in “Tenant”. His character needed him to be subtle, and he pulled it off perfectly. Megha Chowdhury played the innocent wife role well enough.
Bharath Kanth and Chandana Payavvula did great in their parts. They had a good amount of time on screen and made the most of it. Esther did a decent job as the investigator. And among the rest of the cast, Chandu the anchor really stood out with his performance.
Negative Aspects :
The big problem with “Tenant” is that it just doesn’t build up enough tension. It’s supposed to be an emotional thriller, but it falls short on delivering the thrills we expect. The way the story unfolds is a bit different from what we’re used to, but it doesn’t really hit hard. There are only a few moments where it grabs our attention.
The movie moves pretty slowly most of the time, and it seems like it’s on purpose. But not everyone will be into that slow pace. We can tell there’s something going on between Satyam Rajesh and Megha Chowdhury’s characters, but the tension they’re trying to show without using many words doesn’t quite hit the mark, especially without a strong background score to help set the mood. That leaves us feeling a bit bored.
Even the second half starts off kind of flat, only really picking up steam toward the end. So, overall, it’s a bit of a letdown, even though the subject matter is important.
Technical Elements :
Sahitya Sagar’s work in “Tenant” has its moments of brilliance. The songs are nice, but the background score doesn’t quite match up. Jemin Jom Ayyaneth’s camera work fits the mood of the film perfectly. The editing could’ve been smoother, but overall, the production quality is good.
Director Yungandhar also wrote the screenplay for “Tenant”. While the storytelling style is different, it doesn’t really hit the mark. The first half focuses a lot on showing the mental struggles of the main characters, but it ends up feeling dull.
Conclusion :
Overall, “Tenant” tackles an important social problem, but the way it’s presented falls a bit short of doing it justice. The actors, like Satyam Rajesh, Megha Chowdhury, Chandana, and the rest, do a good job, and the ending keeps you hooked. The movie tries to be different, but it lacks the tension needed for a satisfying experience. If the screenplay had been tighter, it could have had a much bigger impact.
Piktalk.com Rating:2.5/5
Reviewed by Team Piktalk