Life after your children move out for a couple in their 50s can get quite challenging. Exploring the life and possibilities of such a couple with a comical twist is Vinaya Prasad’s directorial debut Lakshmi Narayanara Parapanchane Bere. In the movie, Lakshmi seeks a psychiatrist’s help, to treat mental health issues that plague Narayana (Manjunath Hegde). Having taken voluntary retirement, the husband is seen dealing with his own set of psycological problems, where he dons historical avatars such as Ravana, Karna, Gabbar Singh and Vishwamitra.
Will the doctor come to Lakshmi’s rescue? That’s what the story is about. Why Naryarana takes to these characters is revealed in the climax with a message. Although the plot looks very good on the story board, it is not well executed and falls flat on screen. Vinaya Prasad as Lakshmi is exceptional with her natural act, but fails to weave the magic behind the camera. Considering this is her first film, there is a lot of room for her to learn. Along with actors such as Manjunath Hegde and Ruthu, the film seems more of a family affair, and has the major presence of Vinaya Praasad, her husband Jyothi Prakash Atre as a doctor and daughter Prathama Prasad as a care taker.
They individually justify their characters and presence on screen. However, doctor’s role gets irritating at times. There is nothing worth mentioning about the music or its picturisation. A well thought attempt by Vinaya Prasad, it now depends on the audience how they want to connect with Lakshmi Narayana.