Alyad Palyad, a Marathi horror-comedy, explores a haunted village tradition where spirits return for three days each year. Despite a promising premise, the film struggles to deliver on its potential, falling short in both scares and laughs.
Rating: 1.5 star
Language: Marathi
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Director: Pritam SK Patil
Starring: Makarand Deshpande, Gaurav More, Saksham Kulkarni, Anushka Pimputkar and Others
Runtime: 129 Minutes
Available In: Theatres
Haunted Village: A Tale of Spirits and Mystery
The story is set in a village believed to be haunted by spirits for three days every year. During this period, the villagers vacate the area to avoid supernatural encounters. This year, three friends, Pankya (Bhagyam Jain), Kisha (Saksham Kulkarni), and Chatur (Gaurav More), decide to defy this tradition. The group then uncovers the mystery of the spirits visiting the village yearly.
Alyad Palyad vs. Munjya
Alyad Palyad is Marathi cinema’s venture into horror comedy, much like the well-received “Munjya”. Set in the scenic Konkan region, both films share the same genre. However, while “Munjya” effectively blends horror and humour, “Alyad Palyad” falls short, failing to deliver as a complete package.
Why Did This Movie Misses the Mark?
-Mediocre Screenplay
The plot lacks depth and fails to hold the audience’s attention. The horror elements are not convincing, and the story does not effectively build suspense or fear. The screenplay is mediocre, with only a few comic scenes and light moments standing out. The horror-comedy balance is poorly handled, resulting in a disjointed narrative. The dialogue in the film is ordinary and fails to impact the story or characters significantly.
-Average Performances
Makarand Deshpande is decent as Sadhu.
Gaurav More as Chatur and Saksham Kulkarni as Kisha deliver fair performances.
Bhagyam Jain as Pankya is average.
Anushka Pimputkar as Nidhi and the supporting cast, including Sandeep Pathak, Suresh Vishwakarma, and Pritam S.K. Patil, offer routine performances.
-Direction: A Missed Opportunity
Pritam S.K. Patil’s direction lacks finesse. The film’s execution feels half-hearted, and the horror and comedy elements are poorly integrated.
Alyad Palyad disappoints in the Marathi horror-comedy genre. Weak storytelling, mediocre direction, and technical flaws result in a forgettable viewing experience that lacks the impact of other films in the genre.
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