Don’t get misled into thinking that Ambara written and directed by Sen Prakash will be a wonderful entertainer. It is a romantic film but who said all Romeo-Juliet stories will be hits?
The plot talks about love, stability and family sentiments and begins with Ajay (Yogesh), a college student who becomes a campus hero overnight for banning ragging and creating a friendly environment. Arundathi (Bhama), of the same college, is impressed by Ajay’s efforts. Both show signs of interest towards each other but never get to express their love. Ajay wants to propose but only after he finds a job. He lands one after being recommended by his father Jai Jagadish. Life is good and then enters Loki (Vinayak Joshi), a realtor and a school friend of Ajay’s who brainwashes him into joining his business. This job not only takes Ajay to new heights but also allows him to make quick money. Post interval, Ajay is shown to be absconding. The police is on a lookout for him after they suspect him of Loki’s murder.
Meanwhile, Arundhati refuses the various marriage proposals having made up her mind to be with Ajay.
Ajay, by now, has travelled to the north where he meets Arundhati who is holidaying with her parents in the same place. Will the love birds be with each other or not is the crux of Ambara. Sen Prakash’s story becomes the film’s greatest liability. Two good actors have been used hopelessly by the director in this odd, lifeless story. Yogesh seems out of his depth. Bhama's performance is poor. With inert and lengthy parts, the film does not create any sort of curiosity. Abhiman Roy’s music weighs it down. Soori’s cinematography is also a letdown.
The Verdict: Skip it if you have better romantic stories to spend time on in real life.