"dreams that money can buy" would be a thought which every stupid common man nurses in his mind. And things can go real crazy if you freak out enough to kindle those thoughts. Eventually, u ll feel that it isn't greater than your loved ones or your life. Indian Rupee tells the story of such a stupid common young man who fight against the odds to make it big. It might not sound a novel subject, yet it never felt hackneyed. In fact "Indian Rupee" was appeasing and amusing alike, thanks to Renjith & Crew.
Real Estate Business which is the centre plot gives the catalysis for the story to move through. Prithviraj as JP, the protagonist, was really good - his best after "Vasthavam". He wears a 'mundu' through out the movie, and to my amazement, his comical timing and looks were perfectly congruous for the "thani naadan malayalee chekkan" we get to see in our neighborhood. Thilakan as Achutha Menon was awesome, and so were the other characters. I didn't like Rima kallingal as the female lead though, she seemed totally lost as the middle class girl who is the love interest of the protagonist. Nevertheless, I wouldn't complain about their chemistry, it was okay.
The songs were cute and melodic, the screenplay wouldn't be the best thing about the movie. The character of Achutha menon was mysterious throughout, but then in the end the narrator(Renjith) gives an explanation too. The climax wasn't the best to be, though i loved the part where two new guys - Asif & Fahad - takes over the story from there, succeeding the protagonist. I could feel shades of some malayalam movies of the late 80's, inexplicably, shades of some characters played by young mohanlal in Prithviraj's character - even in his portrayal.
Word of mouth would do good for the movie, needless to mention i fell for it, but didn't turn out to be a block busting affair (excuse for inventing a new phrase) as such. It's pure feel-good movie which would enthrall you if u can visualize yourself in it. And if u are a serious movie buff, watch it for sheer brilliance of Renjith, though he's nowhere near his best.. 7/10
