Movies based on social taboos are always a risky subject. They either go on to become huge hits that create a genre or go unnoticed. This has been the case for a long time. Now that audiences have started to accept bold topics, filmmakers are also trying to push boundaries. “Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani” seems to be just another movie with a social theme at its center.
The movie stars Sunny Singh, better known for his roles in the “Punchnama” series and “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.” Pranutan Behl, who gained fame with “Notebook,” plays the female lead. Both actors have previously been part of social comedies. Sunny Singh played a bald character in “Ujda Chaman,” while Pranutan was a part of the Aparshakti starrer “Helmet,” which aimed to spread awareness about contraceptive methods. Unfortunately, both movies were not well received by the audience.
The trailer of “Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani” also feels like a generic take on the LGBTQ+ community, offering nothing new. Sunny Singh plays a popular guy surrounded by girls, but he falls for another guy who lives in London, and then begins the same old family drama.
Such movies generate mixed feelings. On one hand, it’s encouraging to see filmmakers trying to include untouched subjects in mainstream cinema. On the other hand, it’s disheartening to see them put little to no effort into creating an original story. This lackluster effort makes it feel like the makers are simply trying to capitalize on socially relevant topics without delving into the nitty-gritty of it.
One one side Season 3 of “Heartstopper” is releasing just a day before, a brilliant series based on modern love, while what we have to offer is a half-baked project. While it’s just a trailer, and we shouldn’t judge without actually seeing the movie, the lazy attempt is evident. Let us know your thoughts on it.