Hatya Review- A murder of time

Vijay Anthony is one actor who managed to create a good base for himself in the Telugu states. He has now come up with the film Hatya, which has been released today. let’s see how it has turned out to be.

Story:

Lalia is a professional model who gets killed in her apartment under mysterious circumstances. Sandhya Mohan Raj is an IPS officer who is assigned to this case, where she has to find out the murderer. She teams up with her guru, Vinayak, who is also a personal investigator. While initially not interested in taking up the case, Vinayak finally agrees to take on the case and helps Sandhya find the murderer of Laila.

On-Screen Performances:

Vijay Anthony is seen in a different kind of role in the movie. He is seen as a private detective, and he fits the part well. His action is subtle, and it clearly shows that he has improved a lot as an actor. However, there’s a lot of scope when it comes to his performance in action sequences, as he leaves the audience wanting more.

Meenakshi Chaudhary doesn’t have a lot to do and is off the screen very quickly. Rithika Singh, who plays the IPS officer, is alright in her role.

Murali Sharma and Radhika Sarathkumar are seen in key roles in the film, but they do not have a lot to do. They are wasted, and so is the case with many other supporting artists of the movie.

Off-Screen Talents:

The director, Balaji K Kumar, has not come up with any new story, but he could have presented the story in a much better manner. The screenplay and the pacing of the film are all over the place and are quite slow as well. While some investigative scenes are good, they are not enough to make the film any more appealing. The family drama scenes are especially very boring and the audience loses their interest in the movie. The overall execution of the film is also below par, which makes the entire movie a totally underwhelming experience.

The background score of the movie is good and can be termed as one of the positive points of the film. The cinematography of the film is also quite alright. The editing is not up to the mark and could have been much better. The production values of the film are top-notch and have managed to give the film a completely different look.

Plus Points:

• Production values
• Some investigative scenes

Minus Points:

• Bad execution
• Poor pacing
• Unnecessary sequences

Verdict: Hatya is a movie that had potential, with the right director. However, it can now be skipped for other better options that can be watched from the comfort of your home.

Telugubulletin.com Rating: 2/5