Kousalya Supraja Rama review: An entertaining prescription for male ego

Indian movies, especially commercial entertainers, are often criticised for glorifying male chauvinism. It is mostly all about the “hero” figure who leads the show with very little importance given to female characters.

A rarity in such a scenario, director Shashank comes up with exactly the opposite that talks about who a “real man” is, but from a woman’s perspective. Kudos to him for making a film that makes good sense in the end.

All of it may seem like Kousalya Supraja Rama is a preacher and boring. But then, you guessed it wrong. It’s a 100-percent entertainer that’s brilliantly packed with a “punch” to the male ego.

This one is an entertaining prescription for all those who are suffering from the dilemma that a man is superior to a woman.

Synopsis

Kousalya Supraja Rama kicks off with Siddegowda (Rangayana Raghu) furiously objecting to his only son Ram (Darling Krishna) for playing the role of Draupadi in a school play.

So, we know from where Ram picks up his “superior male” genes.

Shashank further showcases the kind of man Siddegowda is. He has no regard for his wife Kousalya (Sudha Belawadi). This legacy of male chauvinism is neatly passed on to Ram who is more or less on the same page as his father.

However, the twist in the tale comes when Ram, who has been neglecting girls even in his adulthood, finally falls for one of his juniors in college. Soon, love blossoms.

But, one fine day, Shivani (Brinda Acharya) encounters the “real man” living inside Ram. She breaks up with him, but Ram is sulking for another reason altogether. In no time, Kousalya passes away.

What’s next or what happens post-interval is the tale of a real man to watch out for.

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Women’s perspective

It all makes sense when the director says that the idea to make this film struck his mind while reading a few news articles on International Women’s Day.

Apart from the main agenda, the movie surprisingly has every element that’s termed commercial. It has humour, romance, drama and the right amount of emotions.

While Ram from the mythological scripture Ramayana signifies the “maryada purushottam“, who is the epitome of a “real man”, Shashank derives this tale of a reel/real man from a woman’s perspective.

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Kousalya Supraja Rama

It’s not Ram alone but even the tale of Kousalya showcases how a dutiful wife sacrifices everything for the sake of her man and her children, without a pinch of regret.

In fact, Kousalya’s sacrifice and her forgotten lessons bring a sudden change in Ram.

After Kousalya, Shivani makes a point in the life of Ram and leads him to Mutthu Lakshmi (Milana Nagaraj), the total opposite of his mother’s character.

The three women have a great bearing and reflect upon the audience who can connect themselves to real-life scenarios.

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Performances

When the script is good and so is the intention, the performances are always better.

Apart from Darling Krishna and Milana Nagaraj, the supporting cast makes this tale a real winner.

Dr Nagabhushan as Ram’s cousin keeps the humour going right till the end.

Brinda is not only good-looking but also good with her acting skills.

Rangayana Raghu and Sudha Belawadi are at their usual best as they have mastered it to near perfection.

That’s not all, Arjun Janya has composed songs that are apt and soothing to hear.

Verdict

After all that is said and done, Kousalya Supraja Rama is for everyone, especially those who are living under the assumption that women’s feelings are no greater than men’s.

Do watch it if not to learn anything and continue to show off your male egoism, this will at least serve your entertainment purpose.

(Views expressed here are personal.)