A RIVETING TALE OF LOVE WITH MANY BUTS..

The very first thing you notice about the film is the fact that Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi are a hit pair. They complement each other with stellar performances. The pre-interval conflict was done exceptionally well and many will relate to it. There’s a moment where the female lead refuses to talk to the hero, and no matter what he does, she sticks to her decision. Naga Chaitanya’s performance in this sequence is superb, perfectly capturing the frustration and pain of not being able to communicate with his lover. Sai Pallavi, as always, is fantastic.

But there are issues which I felt as the movie went on. This film is supposedly based on real incidents, but the way it’s narrated makes it feel more like a cinematic exaggeration than a grounded story. While a few moments grab your attention, most of the film struggles to keep you hooked. The screenplay does have a handful of well-executed scenes, but beyond that, it’s just a routine ride. Patriotism is unnecessarily forced into the screenplay for commercial appeal. The 2nd half is a major letdown, neither it’s fresh nor it engages, climax wrapped up conveniently.

While the film did not work for me as much as I thought it would especially after watching the trailer. I felt it was an average watch for me.

Acting: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s chemistry is the major asset of the film, it’s what keeps you engaged despite the routine stuff on offer. 

Direction:  Director Chandoo Mondeti, has done a good job when it comes to love story, but the patriotism parts felt unnecessary and forced.

Cinematography: Shamdat’s camera work is superb and is one of the highlights of the film. You can immediately notice how every frame looks fantastic.

Ratings

Acting: 4/5

Direction: 3/5

Screenplay: 2.5/5

Originality: 2/5

OVERALL – 3/5

Verdict: It’s a decent watch over the weekend