Amruthamathi

"Amruthamathi" a kannada film is based on the story of "Yashodhara Charite" an epic poem written by Janna, a famous 13th century A.D. Kannada poet. This Janna's epic poem is recreated and reinterpreted in this film appropriate changes without diviating disturbing original essence of the story. As per the original story - Amruthamathi, the wife of Prince Yashodhara falls in love with 'Astavanka' a horse caretaker employed in the royal horse stable, after listening to his singing one night. She also strikes a successful relationship with
Astavanka through her maid servent. One night, Yashodhara who had grown suspicious of Amruthamathi's behaviour follows her secretly and sees her visiting Astavanka. Through the enraged prince thinks of killing them he does not do so due to his commitment to non violence. On the other hand, Amruthamathi on knowing that her husband has become aware of her secret releationship with Astavanka decides to kill her husband and in laws by poisioning. But in this film, poisoning incident takes a different turn, which gives a message of non violence and pro people prespective. Logical reasons are created in the film with regard to the behaviou of Amruthamathi and a Philosophical treatment has been given to the character. And also, this film analyses the experience of luxury and abundance availabe in the palace, stand in contrast to happiness and freedom available in the outside common society. Apart from this the contrdiction between the 'Rules' and the 'commonPeople' is also explored in the film. The significant point to be noted in the film is - 'Amruthamathi's' inner and outer world becomes a metaphor of whole and finally uphelds the dignity of women's sensitivity and sensibility.