Appatha

<p>The plot revolves around a rural mother (Urvashi) to visit her son (Sam) who dwells in a city. The mother finds difficult to adapt the city lifestyle and she was left alone with her son’s dog on one day. Initially, she was frightened by the dog and it turns the house into a mess. Later, the mother and dog share a bond. The story ends in a heart-warming note where mother finds an identity for herself after being yelled by her son on a stage. The film was announced on 19 November 2021 via a Facebook post, with official confirmation from the film’s director . commenced in November 2021 at Muthalamada railway station in and filming was completed on 8 April 2022, with official confirmation from film director . Praveen Sudevan of wrote “The difference between a sweet film and an annoying one lies in their contrasting effects on the audience. The former possesses the magical ability to captivate hearts, leaving viewers with a warm feeling long after the credits roll”. P Sangeeta of gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote “Despite its flaws in terms of narration and character development, Appatha has moments that have our hearts. Veteran actress Urvashi is a delight to watch and that’s a good enough reason to watch the film”. Avinash G Ram of gave 3 out of 5 stars and says “The dog of the son’s house welcomes the father who leaves the city and comes to his son’s house in the city! The mother-in-law has to leave the mother with the dog at home and go on a trip. The story is about how Dad is in such a situation”. Rajesh Duggumane of wrote “There is a need to do. Despite some of these limitations, animal lovers, those who like emotional stories, those who want heart-burning laughs can enjoy this movie”. A critic from wrote that “Appatta’s witty verses with her husband’s photo and verses about the changing diet with the changing times are delightful and bring a smile to the lips. For the first hour, everything falls into place and the screenplay moves into a feel-good film. After an hour of melodrama, the screenplay derails”.</p>