AMIGO GARAGE – REVIEW
Cast: ‘Master’ Mahendran, GM Sundar, Athira, Dasarathi, Muralidharan Chandran
Director: Prasanth Nagarajan
Amigo Garage, the directorial debut of Prasanth Nagarajan, sets out to explore the transformation of Rudra (Master Mahendran), a young man who descends into the dark world of crime. The central theme revolves around the domino effect of decisions, showcasing how one wrong turn can lead down a path of violence and regret. Rudra’s journey from ordinary teenager to hardened gangster aims to serve as a cautionary tale, but the execution lacks the punch. The events that propel him into the underworld feel forced without the emotional weight needed to achieve that.
Mahendran, in the lead role, puts forth a sincere effort to portray Rudra’s internal struggles and moral descent. However, he is let down by a script that leans on exposition and philosophical monologues. Athira as Tamil looks good and appears in a few scenes. The supporting cast, including GM Sundar as the morally ambiguous garage owner Anand, deliver decent performances.
The film‘s pacing is irregular, with many brief scenes and cuts disrupting the narrative flow. Instead of relying on visual cues, the frequent use of voiceovers to convey Rudra’s state of mind feels like a crutch. The recurring plot points make the story feel monotonous and lessen its impact.
Amigo Garage had a lot of promise. While it seeks to examine the creation of a criminal and the repercussions of choices, the story just doesn’t click. Prasanth Nagarajan’s first endeavor shows possibility – something to build upon in the next outing.