Janatha Garage: Needed, a few repairs
Nithya Menen, NTR and Samantha in the film Mohanlal and NTR in the film NTR and Mohanlal’s performances save an otherwise tepid film It’s a homecoming when NTR first enters the hallowed portals of ‘Janatha Garage’. Unknowingly, something draws him in. He knows the reputation that precedes the place — it’s a haven for anyone in trouble. This problem-solving place, he believes, may not be the supporting force behind an environment-damaging quarry. His first meeting with garage owner Satyam (Mohanlal) has the two characters engaging in a brief, smart exchange of words. It’s one of the few highpoints of the film, steering the story in a new direction. As the scene unfolds, you wait for a few more magical moments. Yet, when the inevitable happens and Anand (NTR) is handed over the reigns of the garage, there’s an underwhelming feeling of it all happening too easily. This despite Mohanlal and NTR giving their best to their roles. NTR, in particular, delivers ...
