Subham Review: Samantha Ruth Prabhu's film is quirky and delivers clean comedy

Subham Story

The film is set in a small town on Andhra. Three young friends get the shock of their lives when they find out that their wives, who are addicted to a TV serial, get possessed by some evil spirit and create havoc in their lives. Soon, this pattern spreads to the entire village and things go haywire. What is the obsession with the TV show. Is there a backstory to this and how did the friends handle the situation. That forms the basic story of the film.

Subham Review

Subham is written and directed by Cinema Bandi fame Praveen Kadregula. Post the success of the village drama, he sets Subham in yet another small town and etches a horror comedy that has great values and clean entertainment. Praveen pens a story of women getting addicted to TV serials and how they get frustrated when someone disturbs them when the show airs. The director adds a horror comedy angle to this and entertainingly narrates the film.

Subham is about women getting addicted to a TV serial and hate it when the female characters in the show are ill-treated by their husbands. With this aspect, director Praveen Kandregula shows how women want to be independent and need to be backed no matter how. That is also the reason the film is set in the small town and is about three males who want to dominate their wives. The concept of women getting possessed by watching a TV show is nicely thought of and makes for an entertaining watch.

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Things go to the next level when Samantha makes an entry as her cameo is delightful and is easy on you. Having said all this, the reason for the women turning into evil spirits is not established well. Even in the end, this topic is not closed properly. As the concentration is more on comedy, logics like these go for a toss. The horror elements in the film are impressive but the drama and emotions needed to be more tense. There was a lot of scope to elevate this aspect but the makers fail to do so. But the film has many endearing moments.

The three friends and their discussions about being an alpha male in front of their wives are showcased in a fun manner. Yet another aspect of the film which attracts you is the small-town setup. The production values are top-notch and the locations chosen are amazing. Coming to the performances, Subham is spot on with the casting and gets things right for the most part.

Harshith R plays one of the leads and he is the best part of the film. His expressions, worried behaviour when his wife turns violent and confused state, are showcased superbly by the young actor. Srinivas Gavireddy gets a good role and evokes good laughs in his character. Charan Peri is getting impressive with each film of his and is very good in Subham. The female leads are new and do well in their important roles.

Shriya Kontham looks naive and turns violent when needed, and is neatly cast. When it comes to the spooky expressions, it is Shravani Lakshmi who takes the cake. Her scary eyes and the way she showcased the evil spirit possession are very nice. Shalini Kondepudi is also good in her role. The rest of the cast is also neat. One of the major highlights of the film is the way Praveen brings the characters of his first film, Cinema Bandi, as core characters in Subham. The addition of his cinematic universe for both parts is quite impressive.

Clinton Cerejo composed the music, and his BGM was quite effective. But it is the cinematographer Mridul Sen who is the hero of the film. His visuals, how he showcases the small-town setup, and the horror effect are top-notch. Samantha Ruth Prabhu of Eega and A. Aa fame has produced the film, and her presence and the way she has supported the team are impressive.

On the other hand, director Praveen Kandregula once again proves that he is here to stay. His stories are set in small towns and have good emotions. Subham is his second and best film to date. The earthy characters, their vulnerabilities, and how fun is generated through it is the best part of the film.

Comedy films need to pack a punch when it comes to fun, and if narrated right, the film can do wonders, which was proved with the recent hit Sankranthiki Vasthunnam. Staying true to that genre, the family audience will love the film as watching TV serials is part of life for women in every household, and Praveen has managed to narrate the film in an entertaining manner till the end.

Subham Verdict

Subham is a clean, light-hearted comedy that has its heart in the right place. If you ignore a few loud moments, the basic conflict, the fun generated through it, and the connection to all women, it makes for a good watch this weekend.