Chhatriwali Review: Rakul Preet Singh’s work is educational but occasionally dragged out.
Chhatriwali Review: A film by Rakul Preet Singh, tries to promote sex education. Despite mainly succeeding, the movie occasionally descends into preachiness. Here’s our evaluation.
How many of you still mumble when the term “sex” is used? How many of you soften your voice when you say “condom”? We have a problem if your response to these questions is “mainly.” And Chhatriwali, Rakul Preet Singh’s most recent film, frequently addresses this issue. The movie, which stars Sumeet Vyas in a crucial role and Rakul Preet Singh as the lead, is watchable but has predictable moments. Yet, was it a victory? Let’s investigate.
The tale of a girl who doesn’t work at an umbrella manufacturing is told in Chhatriwali (as the name suggests). When Rakul (Sanya) lies and says she works at an umbrella factory because she is embarrassed to say she works as a quality supervisor at a condom factory, the name is effectively employed for two purposes in the movie. Second, chhatri is another name for condoms that is commonly used. thus, the usage. Anyway, returning to the story.
Sanya excels in chemistry and is well-liked at work, but she is embarrassed to talk to others about the condom factory. She marries Sumeet Vyas, but he doesn’t find out where she works until the very end of the film. Sanya eventually succeeds in persuading her family and society that openly discussing sex education and the usage of condoms isn’t at all taboo after a few setbacks. One of the minor issues with the movie is this. At times, it becomes preachy.
A crucial message is delivered by Chhatriwali. one of condom use and safe sex. The movie is both educational and humorous at the same time because it is still taboo in many places. The video, which was delicately directed by Tejas Vijay Deoskar, addresses issues that are included in middle school textbooks as well as the negative repercussions of regular use of abortion pills. To balance out the seriousness of the situation, this is combined with lighthearted interludes. Even while we are aware that the film is about the value of sex education, there are times when it becomes a little overbearing.
The movie has a funnier beginning but tends to drag at times. Even though he teaches biology to middle school students, Sumeet Vyas’ brother (played by Rajesh Tailang) refuses to discuss about sex education in some situations, which is representative of how most Indian houses behave when sex is even mentioned. But occasionally, that can be a little too much. Most likely, a shift in tone or focus would have been beneficial.
A special mention should also go to Rakesh Bedi’s cameo as a medical store owner who is fed up with patients purchasing toothbrushes and bug repellents before requesting a chhatri (if you know what it means). That perfectly captures the judgmental expression one encounters when purchasing a condom. The screenwriter deserves praise for maintaining the authenticity!
In terms of performance, Rakul Preet Singh carries the movie with Sumeet Vyas’ assistance and performs a respectable job. Rakul, in our opinion, has more impressive performances on hand. Rakul gives Chhatriwali its own flavour, however we would deduct some points for the dialogue delivery and body expression.
Rakul alternates between wearing expensive clothing and less expensive clothing, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. Remember the breakfast scene following the wedding? As usual, Sumeet Vyas was yet another motivating factor in the movie. He causes the screen to automatically light up whenever he is on it! That’s just how Sumeet operates.
Overall, Chhatriwali is a passable weekend movie with predictable elements that resolves itself satisfactorily near the conclusion. But did it convey the message that it wished to? You must make that choice.