Movie Name : 3 BHK
Release Date : July 04, 2025
Cast : Siddharth, Sarath Kumar, Devayani, Yogi Babu, Meetha Raghunath, Chaithra etc.
Director : Sri Ganesh
Music Director : Amrit Ramnath
Andhrawatch.com Rating : 2.5/5
Story:
Vasudevan (Sarath Kumar) is an unassuming middle-class individual who lives a simple life with his wife Shanti (Devayani), son Prabhu (Siddharth), and daughter Aarthi (Meetha Raghunath). Like most people in his situation, Vasudevan has a simple yet genuine aspiration — to own a house of his own. But as circumstances keep throwing one economic hurdle after another, that wish appears agonizingly beyond his grasp.
With unshakeable optimism, Vasudevan puts all his belief in his son Prabhu. He hopes that some day, Prabhu’s diligence and prosperity will make real the dream he could not achieve himself. But life is not always what one plans.
Will Prabhu step up to the plate and fulfill his father’s dream? Does he tread the path Vasudevan had in mind for him, or does he take another route? And what about Aarthi as she finds her own way? These are questions that make up the essence of the story.
Review:
Veteran performer Sarath Kumar gives a subtle and emotionally nuanced performance, playing an accountable father burdened by silences of sacrifice. His minute facial expressions lend depth to the inner conflict of the character. Siddharth, looking new in a neat makeover, is honest in his portrayal. His presence lends gravity to the emotional moments of the film, particularly those that tackle the father-son relationship — quite possibly the most engaging element of the film.
But while the plot is emotionally centered and targeted, the screenplay falls short of what it can deliver. The movie relies overmuch on emotional beats, but the repetition of one sentiment after another makes the narrative stale after a certain point. Though it starts strongly, the movie cannot generate momentum, leaving viewers waiting for something new to happen that never really does. The father-son journey, however central, is stale, and much of the action is déjà vu — comparable to Siddharth’s previous hit Bommarillu, which treated the same subject matter with more sensitivity and vigor.
The supporting cast is good, but comedian Yogi Babu, who has a great comic sense, gets severely underutilized. His role does not make an impact, and his comedy — which would have brought in much-needed equilibrium — is hardly seen. The pacing also turns out to be a big problem, particularly in the second half, as multiple scenes are stretched unnecessarily, making the audience tired.
Director Sri Ganesh has a solid emotional premise, but the execution leaves much to be desired. With a better script, better editing, and better variety of story, this could have been a memorable piece of cinema. Unfortunately, without the presence of any humour, drama, or unexpected plot turns, the story feels flat and predictable.
In a technical sense, the original songs do not leave an impact, but the background score supports the film’s emotional tone. The visuals work well, but poorly executed editing would have made the film flow much better. Production values are high, and the dub work is clean and synced well.
This is a movie that obviously originates in a place of good intention and emotional truth. It strikes a chord in anyone who has ever had the dream of being able to provide their family with a better life. Yet its stale script, sluggish pacing, and lack of new vision hold it back from being the emotionally resonant experience it should be.