1. You need a grand intro scene for our hero and heroine.
2. A story just enough to get by.
3. An interval bang.
4. A pre-climax twist.
5. A happy ending, where the hero wins.
6. And finally, the secret ingredient of the recipe—add an item song somewhere in between.
Finally, you have a blockbuster film.
But consider this: Can a straightforward, no-nonsense film, with genuineness in its every frame, mint profits while also entertaining the audience?
Welcome to SEETHAMMA VAKITLO SIRIMALLE CHETTU (SVSC).
Just before proceeding with the proceedings, I need to inform you, guys, that we have some homework this time. Don't worry, I won't be asking you to solve any mathematics problems—just consider it as some fun activities.
HOMEWORK 1: Watch SVSC. Repeat if you have already watched it and refresh that old memory of yours. And if you haven't still watched it, "WERE YOU GUYS LIVING UNDER A STONE OR WHAT?" Watch it ASAP.
You shouldn't just watch this film—the trick is, you need to feel it.
As I go back down memory lane and think of myself watching SVSC for the first time in theaters, sorry to say, I was pretty disappointed.
(Fans of SVSC: "RUKO JARA, SABAR KARO." (I, myself, am a huge fan of it, now.))
Don't judge me or rage at my past opinion because I was just an innocent nine-year-old kid, just getting myself acquainted with the ways of the world. And being a 'pakka commercial' audience member back then, I was looking for bone-breaking fights in a sweet and simple, to-the-core family drama.
HOMEWORK 2: Stop for a minute and just reminisce about a memory of yourself being in my shoes—looking for the right things in the wrong places.
As all my milk teeth were replaced by permanent teeth, I cracked the code. This film absolutely captured my pure admiration and love. (WHAT MORE DOES AN ARTIST EXPECT OTHER THAN THIS FOR THEIR WORK!)
The characters in the film weren’t just some 2D figures; they were down-to-earth, relatable, with their unique mannerisms and special character arcs aiding in making the film a masterpiece.
Now, watching this film, for me, meant being on a journey of how to lead a content life and be a good human being. (At this point, I'm literally contradicting the ideology of Relangi Mamaiah that humans are already good beings, but I believe we need to make ourselves worthy of it.)
Is it hard to just greet a person you know with a smile on your face?
Is it hard to say something good to a fellow stranger?
Is it hard to spend some quality time with your family?
I say, these things seem simple on the outside, but we have been strictly living a life of ignorance and making huge mistakes on our part. So next time, whenever you are around strangers, take baby steps—why don’t we talk a thing or two about something good, wearing a glowing smile?
HOMEWORK 3: Try it and analyze the results for yourselves.
Before closing the curtains on this show, I want to drive home a point to everyone: It is never wrong to be good to others. In fact, the good you give returns as even more good to you.
HOMEWORK 4: Stop scrolling the nonsense on your phone, spend time with your family, and possibly, make them laugh.
Signing off,
Member of Vitaphile Club.
