Story:
Arjun Suravaram(Nikhil) is an investigative journalist who
works for a channel called TV 99. He falls in love with his colleague(Lavanya)
and when everything seems to be going fine, he suddenly gets arrested in a fake
certificate scam. Arjun comes out on bail and to his shock, finds out that a
big mafia is behind all this. The rest of the story is as to how Arjun takes
things in hand and solves the case.
Plus Points:
The subject of fake certification looks quite relatable as
the issue has become a hot topic these days. The manner in which the mafia
operates these scams and fake certificates are created and circulated has been
showcased well in the film.
When compared to his previous movies, there is a radical
change in Nikhil. Be it his screen presence or his body language, Nikhil has
worked hard on this film and it shows through his role. Nikhil looks impressive
in all the fights and also portrays his journalist’s role efficiently. Lavanya
is also good in her supporting role and her chemistry with Nikhil is good.
Vennela Kishore gets a meaty role and does it supremely
well. Not only does he evoke good comedy but he was very good at his emotional
outburst in the end. Nagineedu was good as the emotional father. Comedian Satya
was good in his small role.
The last 20 minutes of the first half is quite gripping and
has some good thrills showcased. The way the fake certificates are made have
also been shown effectively. The social message in the film is also good. The
BGM is quite effective and elevates the film.
Minus Points:
Off late, the problem with many movies is the second half.
The director ends the first half well and loses the grip on the second. The
same happens with this film too as the second half becomes a bit dull. The film
takes forever to get into the main story and Nikhil’s solo song could have been
avoided to make things interesting.
Some logics go missing and several liberties have been taken
by the hero to solve the case which looks a bit over the top. After so much
happening in the fake certificates scam, one would think that the climax would
be special. Not that it is bad but is wrapped up in a hurry and looks abrupt.
Technical Aspects:
Even though the film is delayed much it looks fresh and has
a nice setup. The production values of the film are top-notch as the crime
scenes look real. Credit should go to the art direction department who has done
a fabulous job. The music is below par.
Coming to the director Santosh, he has done a good job with
the film. He has treated this remake on an interesting note and made sure that
there are not many boring moments. Had he not wasted the first 15 minutes
establishing the hero’s role, things would have been quite effective. The
climax part should have been handled well by him.
Verdict:
On the whole, Arjun Suravaram is an engaging crime thriller
with a novel concept. The thrills showcased, breezy narration and Nikhil’s
performance are basic assets. The film starts on a very dull note but picks up
once the main plot is unleashed. Nikhil’s long wait will surely pay dividends
for him. If you ignore the slightly sluggish climax and some logic, this film
ends as a good watch this weekend.
Source From- www.123telugu.com
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