The lone provider for a middle-class household of four is Vasudevan (Sarathkumar).  As he continues to save for a home of their own, he and his wife Shanthi (Devayani), their daughter Aarthy (Meetha Raghunath), and son Prabhu (Siddharth) move from one rental property to another since, to Vasudevan, a house is a symbol of respect. 

"3BHK" tells the story of Vasudevan and his family's effort to realize their dream across several decades.  Life steps in every time they approach it, making necessities take precedence over wants.  In order for Prabhu to share his desire and the responsibility of saving money, Vasudevan makes an investment in his schooling.  However, Prabhu is battling his own war, one that exhausts him both mentally and physically, just like Vasudevan.  When will the dream of Vasudevan be realized? 

The struggle of a middle-class man who aspires to acquire a home is the subject of "3BHK."  However, life keeps him busy whenever possible.  Each time he approaches his dream, he feels a blow to the gut.  No matter how exhausting it gets, Vasudevan never gives up in "3BHK."  Because you don't learn to relax from your middle-class mindset.  All it teaches you is to keep running, even if the distance continues getting longer. 

The family in "3BHK" is more accommodating than most middle-class families.  Seeing Vasudevan talk to his wife and kids about significant family decisions is a welcome change.  He ensures that his kids are acknowledged and not disregarded for their youth and involvement in family budget planning.  "3BHK" is a treasure because of the family dynamics and the wide range of scenarios and expressions. 

The emotional tug was evoked by the visual promotions and the compelling storyline.  The picture, however, suffers from a cliched plot and a lackluster writing that at times reads more like a web series than a theatrical production.  While the second half feels hurried, the first half establishes the mood gradually.  Nevertheless, some instances stand out, such as Siddharth's internal difficulty juggling love, profession, and school, or Meetha Raghunath's silent battles with marital pressure. 

Overall, 3BHK draws you in gradually, lets you go for a while, and then regains its heart.

Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐

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