Director: Prem Nizar
Producer: T.Ramesh
Music Director: Dhaman
Cast: Anoop, Vimal, Nisha Agarwal, Parvathi Nifran, Santhanam & Others
It is a film that speaks about today’s youngsters and their approach towards life and relationship. remade from recent Telugu hit Yemaindi Ee Vela, Ishtam by debutant Prem Nizar is more of emotions and romance.
Vimal plays a unique role far against the agricultural one who he did in films like Kalavani, Eththan and Kalakalappu. Nisha Aharwal, who acted within the original plays the feminine lead. Santhanam is there to offer humour while Anoop, Pragathy and Yuvarani also are within the cast. Written by Sampath Nandi, the movie has music by S Thaman.
Saravanan (Vimal) is a fab dude. He's choosy and classy is the word in his life. Sandhya (Nisha) and Saravanan gets separated.
They follow their very own lives. Nisha meets a youth (Anoop) while Saravanan comes across a lady (Parvati Nirban). They choose to start a fresh innings of their lives.
But all goes for toss. Discover why within the climax. Its more of affection meeting a bonding.
Vimal is cool and offers his best in his new avatar. He's at his ease and portrays his role well. Vimal, who hitherto played a rural youngster in films like Pasanga, Kalavani and Eththan, featuring him as a modern, city-based man.
Kajal Agarwal’s sister Nisha Agarwal, who played the feminine lead within the original was signed to reprise her role making her debut in Tamil cinema. she does her best to maintain the film going. Santhanam’s one-liners as usual tickle your funny bone. While the remainder of the solid play their part well.
Music is S Thaman compliments the theme. It's youthful and stylish. The songs are picturised well. Seka Joseph’s camera captures some lush posh locations. Interestingly Balaji Real Media which made some masala flicks like Osthi have chosen to do a hearty one.
All said, the movie could have its dull attempts. But forget them, Ishtam will for your Ishtam.
Bottom-Line: Ishtam - Targeting youngsters
Verdict: Average
