Moive Reviews

The latest movie by renowned director SV Krishna Reddy, "Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu," fails to impress in the current scenario due to its outdated storytelling. Although the film has a talented cast and good production values, the lack of novelty in its narrative and screenplay leaves the audience wanting more. The predictable introduction of the hero and heroine, a gang of rowdies after the heroine, the hero playing the savior, the wealthy and middle-class divide being an obstacle to marriage, the subplot for humor, and the placement of duets may have worked in the past but feel uninspired now. The…

Ravi Babu's portrayal of an investigative officer in the movie is commendable, as he impresses with his mannerisms and dialogues. His character makes a powerful entry by skillfully decoding a crime scene with finesse. Shamna Kkasim, who plays the role of Vandana, also leaves a mark with her impressive performance. Although the movie starts on a light note with students enjoying an online Forensic Pathology class monitored by Vandana, it quickly turns into an intriguing thriller with the entry of Professor Chakravarthy. The directors, Uday and Suresh, deserve credit for establishing the initial scenes effectively without wasting much time. The…

In the village of Rudravanam, set in the 1990s, Surya (played by Sai Dharam Tej) and his mother visit after a long time. Surya falls for Nandini (Samyukta Menon), the daughter of Rudravanam’s sarpanch. However, mysterious events start happening in the village, leading to multiple deaths. The movie follows Surya as he tries to uncover the reason behind the strange occurrences in Rudravanam and solve the mystery. The first half of the movie is fast-paced, with the director wasting no time in setting up the plot. The screenplay by Sukumar is brilliant and keeps the viewer engaged. The production design…

The plot of Kabzaa is set in the pre-independence era and revolves around the life of Arkeshwara (played by Upendra), the son of a patriotic freedom fighter who takes a different path and becomes a mafia don after turning rowdy. The movie focuses on what led him to become such a powerful force and the story of a royal family that keeps viewers engaged. Director R Chandru has created an authentic and realistic portrayal of the 1940s era with impressive set design and costumes. However, the emphasis on Arkeshwara's character development takes precedence over a deeper exploration of the plot,…

Pushpa: The Rise marks director Sukumar's foray into unexplored territory with a rural masala film featuring punch dialogues, characters speaking in a Chittoor dialect, and a story rooted deep in its regional setting. However, the film, coming after the highly successful Rangasthalam, is a mixed bag that delivers on some fronts while faltering on others. The film follows the rise of Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun), a coolie in Seshachalam who becomes involved in the illegal trade of red sandalwood. Pushpa learns to navigate the syndicate and rises in ranks, ultimately becoming the one giving orders. However, his Achilles heel is…

Rudhra (Raghava Lawrence) is leading a happy life with his parents, Devaraju (Nassar) and Indrani (Poornima Bhagyaraj). He falls in love with Ananya (Priya Bhavani Shankar), and they tie the knot. However, financial problems plague Rudhra's family, and he leaves for London to solve them. In his absence, Rudhra's mother passes away, and Ananya goes missing. Heartbroken, Rudhra returns home to find out what happened to his family. The film explores the connection between Bhoomi (Sarathkumar) and the story and reveals how Rudhra deals with the challenges he faces. The film's highlight is Raghava Lawrence's performance. He excels in the…

Thegimpu is a movie about a cop who strikes a deal with a group of goons planning to rob Your Bank in Visakhapatnam. They agree to share the looted money, but their plan goes awry when they encounter Darkdevil (Ajith Kumar), who is also there to rob the bank. He takes down a few goons and takes everyone else hostage. The main film reveals who Darkdevil is, why he planned to rob the bank, and who is helping him. The film explores the common banking and stock market frauds prevalent in an economy and how they misuse public funds. It…

Inspector Aarthi (played by Kajal Aggarwal) sets out to capture a criminal, Das (KS Ravi Kumar), who had been previously arrested by her father two decades ago. During the mission, Aarthi accidentally kills an innocent civilian named Jai, after which she begins to experience strange and absurd events in her life. The reasons for these occurrences and whether Jai is responsible for them are revealed in the film's plot. In terms of positives, Kajal Aggarwal looks stunning in some scenes, and Yogi Babu's witty one-liners provide some relief. KS Ravi Kumar's portrayal of a gangster with a comical twist is…

The movie adaptation of ancient Indian poet Kalidasa's revered poem is a visually stunning spectacle. The grandeur of the CGI and action is evident right from the start, with Dushyant's heroic act of saving a village from wild beasts. The love story between Shakuntala and Dushyant is portrayed in a dreamlike and colourful setting, replete with butterflies, peacocks, deer and flora. The film's grandiosity extends to the stop-motion animation of mythological backstories. While the visual appeal is captivating, the storytelling falls short. Director Gunasekhar plays it safe with a straightforward narrative that covers a series of events without venturing too…

The latest film starring Ravi Teja, "Ravanasura," directed by Sudheer Varma, promised to shock audiences with its twists and surprises, but it remains to be seen if it lived up to the hype. The story follows Ravindra (Ravi Teja), a junior lawyer working for criminal lawyer Kanaka Mahalaxmi (Faria Abdullah). When Harika (Megha Akash) asks Kanaka to take up her father's murder case, Ravindra, who is smitten with Harika, pleads with Kanaka to take on the case. However, as the police investigate, they discover that there are multiple murders that follow the same pattern. Who is the killer? What is…