Starring: Varun Sandesh, Tanikella Bharani, Annie, Bhadram, Surya Kumar, Chatrapathi Sekhar, Mime Madhu, Siddharth Gollapudi, Arun Dalai, Shreya Rani Reddy, Q Madhu, and others
Director: Rajesh Jagannadham
Producer: Rajesh Jagannadham
Music Director: Santhu Omkar
Cinematographer: Ramiz Naveeth
Editor: Anil Kumar P
Rating: 3/5
Varun Sandesh’s latest film ‘Ninda’ has been released today. Here’s our detailed review of how it stands up.
Story
The film follows Vivek (Varun Sandesh), who kidnaps a SubInspector, a doctor, a lawyer, a constable, and two civilians, holding them hostage. They soon realize that Vivek is determined to uncover the full story behind the arrest of Balaraju (Chatrapathi Shekar) for a gruesome murder in Kandrakota. The narrative explores who Balaraju is, the identity of the murder victim, Vivek’s motives for taking hostages, and how these individuals are interconnected. The answers to these questions unfold throughout the movie.
Plus Points
Varun Sandesh steps into uncharted territory with his role and delivers a commendable performance, showing potential for a career revival if he continues to take on more complex characters.
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Supporting actors Chatrapathi Shekar, Tanikella Bharani, and Annie excel in their roles, while the rest of the cast performs adequately.
Minus Points
The film starts strong with an intriguing premise and an engaging screenplay, but it begins to lose momentum around the interval and continues to falter in the second half.
Director Rajesh Jagannadha’s ambition to tell a captivating story is evident, but the latter half of the film suffers from a lack of finesse and depth. A better-crafted second half could have significantly improved the film’s overall impact.
Characters such as Surya, Bhadram, and Sidharth Gollapudi lack development, and others, like Shreya Rani Reddy, do not significantly contribute to the narrative.
Technical Aspects
As a debut director, Rajesh Jagannadha introduces a promising concept, but the execution, particularly in the screenplay and dramatic elements, falls short. With improved direction, the film could have been more impactful.
Santhu Omkar’s music is passable, though the placement of songs disrupts the narrative flow. Ramiz Naveeth’s cinematography is satisfactory, while Anil Kumar’s editing needs refinement to maintain audience engagement. The production values are adequate.
Verdict
Overall, ‘Ninda’ offers an interesting storyline but falters in its execution. Despite Varun Sandesh’s commendable performance and effort to take on new roles, the film’s lackluster second half, weak character development, and pacing issues make it a forgettable experience.
