'Ambi' film review - starring Manya and Aditya of Deadly Soma fame

N. Kumar is one such producer who has been associated with quality films and produced quite a number of quality films for the past few years. And obviously, a lot of hopes were pinned on his 25th film 'Ambi'. But unfortunately, the film fails to meet the expectations.

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Dr. Nagendra Prasad who is basically a writer forayed into film direction with Nalla two years back and triggered off with second experiment with Ambi. Although the two stories are diverse as chalk and cheese, the common thread that binds them is that both talk of love! However, Ambi is a run of the mill film which cine-goers are tired of seeing innumerable times.

As usual, Ambi (Aditya) is a rowdy. But there is a reason behind that. He takes on crime when his mother commits suicide because a police officer rapes her. He also loses his sister who dies of starvation. Ambi takes revenge by killing that police officer. Annaji (Kishore) a local don impressed by Ambi's strength brings him to the underworld and becomes his Godfather.

Ambi becomes a 'supari killer' and rules the underworld. Meanwhile a T.V. anchor Pallavi (Manya) sees him kill a politician. Ambi destroys her video Auditya in Ambi

equipments and as a result, she loses her job. While she is in search of a new job, Ambi comes to her help without knowing that she is the same Pallavi who is an eyewitness to his murder! And so does she! Slowly cupid strikes between them… Without even seeing each other, they fall in love! But Ambi soon comes to know about her and he decides to reform himself by surrendering to the police. But his mentor Annaji becomes the hurdle. What happens next? That forms the crux and ends with a happy note.

For action films to hold an attraction for the audience, it ought to be dramatized with hair-raising and spine chilling stories. That's the prime area where Ambi falters. It has nothing new to offer - be it the story nor the screenplay. Director Nagendra Prasad has also ventured into dialogues, lyrics and music departments. Wearing multiple hats is another aspect that acts as Manya in Ambi

a spoilsport. It's only a few dialogues and scenes that keep your attention focused on screen. Music is lackluster. There was no need to fiddle with Da.Ra. Bendre's one of the most popular songs 'Nee Hinga Nodabeda Nanna'.

Aditya is decent in portions but falls short compared to his earlier hit 'Deadly Soma'. Heroine Manya passable and add to the glamour quotient. It is Shobharaj who looks different and impresses when it comes to acting department. Bullet Prakash too has given a decent performance. Nothing much to talk about the rest. Technically, Ambi is an average film.

Direction: Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad
Producer: N. Kumar
Music: Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad
Cinematography: J.G. Krishna
Cast: Adithya, Manya, Shobaraj, Kishore, Panchami, Shankar, Ashwath, Chitra Shenoi, Kangana, Bullet Prakash, Pankaja, Mohan Juneja, Mandya Jayaram, P.N. Sathya, Anuradha, Abhinayashri, Viji, Isha, Kishan, Punga, Raghu, Jaan, Sunil etc