Starring: Sai Dharam Tej, Samyukta Menon, Ajay, Sai Chand, Brahmaji, Sunil, Rajiv Kanakala, Soniya Singh, and others
Director: Karthik Dandu
Producer: BVSN Prasad
Music Director: B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Cinematography: Shamdat Sainudeen
Editor: Navin Nooli
Virupaksha is a film that Sai Dharam Tej pinned a lot of hope on. The film has been released and, read our review to find out if the film has any juice in it or not.
Virupaksha Movie Review
Plot
The film is set in a small village and things change upon the entry of Surya(Sai Dharam Tej). A series of deaths shock the village but there is no clue who is behind these deaths. But the village head says that the village is haunted and someone needs to die to save the village. Who will die for the village and how will Surya solve the mystery is the story of Virupaksha.
Performances
Sai Dharam Tej plays a good role in the film. He underplays his character and does not go overboard at all. This is one of the most efficient performances in his career. Samyuktha Menon is superb in the film and she gets a crazy role and does so well. The manner in which Ajay is used in the film was good. The rest of the cast like anchor Syamla were superb. Rajeev Kanakala was also amazing.
What’s Good
Storyline
Performances
Thrills
Narration
What’s Bad
Slow pace in the second half
Boring romantic track
Analysis
Karthik Dandu directed this film and he made sure that the film has good thrills. There are so many ways to entertain the audience but to hold the attention of the audience with suspense is difficult and Karthik did that with ease in Virupaksha.
The first half has good spooky moments and the one which involves actor Ravi is amazing. Also, the manner in which the twists are unraveled in the second half was so good. The heroine’s angle in the end and how the film takes sharp turns were amazing.
The music by Ajaneesh Loknath was solid and is one of the heroes of the film. The visuals are solid and the BGM lifts the mood of the audience. Also, the editing part is perfect except for the climax. The songs are also good and so were the performances.
Viupaksha has a good story told in a new setting. While the narration clicks for the most part, the audience gets glued to the screen with the strong emotions and horror elements. This film is a good theatrical experience and should be watched on the big screen. So, ignore the slow pace and enjoy this triller which is well-made.
Bottom Line – A thrilling ride with good emotions
3.25/5
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