As the name suggests, this Assamese film titled "Emuthi Puthi" is like a handful of emotions, with right puns and raw imaginations of some adventurous mind. The mythical elements of Assamese folklore, the dialect, the heterogeneity of culture and their flow, or the minimal romanticism of life beautifully filtered the purpose and endeavour of two polar opposite generation and everything inbetween. In one moment you seem to forget who you're with a hope of feeding on the devine 'puthi' symbolic of afterlife, and in another, the reality check of life was portrayed through the dynamic and ambitious YA character. Special appearances could have been highlighted with more depth of character, yet they served the purpose whenever they appeared. The fall of the climax was never anticipated yet happened, leading to a crisp end without suger coating much. For anyone who's willing to give up or seeking a purpose, should definitely watch this film at least once. Lastly, Amuthi Puthi also remarked the thin line which was almost wiped out, between storytelling and scriptwriting in regional cinema.
6 Reviews
Sensible mainstream cinema
rishitherandomguy18 July 2022
A grandmother escapes from her home with her granddaughter; both can't tolerate with a cop, also the daughter and the mother respectively. Both are on a different mission - the grandmather is seeking nirvana through a unique way; and the granddaughter has bigger dreams but lower vision. They travel together to almsot south to north in the region; and followed by the daugher/mother.
This looks like nothing interesting about the plot but salute to the both writers and the director. They knows the craft and knows how to tell a story. Metanormal is a pretty good thing happening in Assam, as we don't have a proper production house here. Kothanodi, Aamis and now Emuthi Puthi - exploring various genres respectively. I don't know why people are not talking much about this movie. Debut director Kulanandini Mahanta needs some homework though; but she has done a great job as we know it is not so easy to make such a wonderful movie. The art of this movie lies within the writing, the background score and a intelligent editing. The RIMLI character is the star of the show. What a wonderful perfomences!! Doesn't like the acting of Neetali Das at all. Shristi Sarma and Rubul Boro are promisng. They have knowledge of the craft. People are talking about magic realism kinda stuff, but this is more of a HADHUKOTHA to me, I liked the film, as well as my 10 years old nephew. This will become a cult in future. We watched three movies back to back few days ago - LOCAL UTPAAT, GUWAHATI DIARIES and EMUTHI PUTHI. The last two films are very well written film and good to see finally writers are taken seriously in Assam.
This looks like nothing interesting about the plot but salute to the both writers and the director. They knows the craft and knows how to tell a story. Metanormal is a pretty good thing happening in Assam, as we don't have a proper production house here. Kothanodi, Aamis and now Emuthi Puthi - exploring various genres respectively. I don't know why people are not talking much about this movie. Debut director Kulanandini Mahanta needs some homework though; but she has done a great job as we know it is not so easy to make such a wonderful movie. The art of this movie lies within the writing, the background score and a intelligent editing. The RIMLI character is the star of the show. What a wonderful perfomences!! Doesn't like the acting of Neetali Das at all. Shristi Sarma and Rubul Boro are promisng. They have knowledge of the craft. People are talking about magic realism kinda stuff, but this is more of a HADHUKOTHA to me, I liked the film, as well as my 10 years old nephew. This will become a cult in future. We watched three movies back to back few days ago - LOCAL UTPAAT, GUWAHATI DIARIES and EMUTHI PUTHI. The last two films are very well written film and good to see finally writers are taken seriously in Assam.
Complete entertainment package
vidhisharma9517 June 2022
Watched this film on the premiere night and though Assamese is not my first language, i could still connect with all the emotions of the film. It has comedy, drama, heart touching music and everything you expect but don't get from a commercial entertainment movie.
Cute and entertaining movie
PakhoriGabhoru18 September 2023
It is a pathbreaking movie from the perspective of many technical aspects. One of the first movies in india to be shot on iPhone way back in 2019 but when you watch it you will not know it. The exhilarating journey of mishaps, errors is a story of endless desires and the go getting nature of generation z coupled with the follies and foibles of the earlier generation; the immortal Indian desire of attainment of moksha and the sufferings of nature. This movie has a very essential Indian philosophical core wrapped with good acting and perfect comedy. Must watch with family. Great work by the team.
A must-take fishy trip
gautomic-5897325 September 2023
Emuthi Puthi is a breath of fresh air; great piece of skillful filmmaking, impressive acting and soulful music. This earthy story is lined with a liberal sprinkle of funny and poignant moments. The characters are beautifully crafted and very believable from start to finish.
The 3 main characters - grandmother , mother and daughter have the generational differences but yet, they are so similar. They are feisty, stubborn, fearless and; underneath the hard cocoon they have a giving heart.
For me this film was nostalgic and took me down the childhood memory lane of my precious time with my grandparents.
Enjoyed the touch of the surrealism which is an essential part of our folklore.
A must watch and highly recommend everyone to be a part of this fishy trip.
The 3 main characters - grandmother , mother and daughter have the generational differences but yet, they are so similar. They are feisty, stubborn, fearless and; underneath the hard cocoon they have a giving heart.
For me this film was nostalgic and took me down the childhood memory lane of my precious time with my grandparents.
Enjoyed the touch of the surrealism which is an essential part of our folklore.
A must watch and highly recommend everyone to be a part of this fishy trip.
Tried my best to like it, but..
simplydipu23 June 2022
Wanted to like it being an Assamese movie, just after having watched Local Utpat thrice and loving it immensely. More so, seeing the starcast as talented as Kenny Basumatary, Lima Das and Neetali Das.. No complain on the acting part.. almost all did good job.. but the storyline and direction left me wanting for more.. It actually dragged TBH.. don't get me wrong, perhaps I went to the theatre with higher expectation after having consumed high quality content in Assamese cinema recently, like Aamis and Local Utpat.
I'm sure, the director will come up with better content next time.. All the best.
I'm sure, the director will come up with better content next time.. All the best.
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