Kranthi Movie Review: An alright affair

Actor Rakendu Mouli is gearing up to entertain the audiences with the upcoming film Kranthi, which is set to begin streaming on Aha from March 3rd. The trailer of the film created some interest around it. Now let’s see how the film has turned out to be.

Story:

The story is about Ram, a young man who is selected for SI training. Everything seems to be fine in his life, with Ram being deeply in love with Sandhya. However, things change for the worse after Sandhya is killed. A few months later, Ram’s cousin Ramya goes missing, and while searching for her, Ram comes to know some unsettling truths about Sandhya. What are those truths and what happens in the end forms the rest of the story.

On-Screen Performances:

Rakendu Mouli, who has been seen in supporting characters so far in his career, and made a name for himself as a lyricist, has been seen in the lead role in Kranthi. He does a decent job as Ram and tries to keep the audiences as interested as he can. Despite his honest efforts though, the movie doesn’t resonate a lot, and you will be left with the feeling that he has a lot more scope to improve as an actor. He has improved a lot when compared to his previous performances, and keeping the rest of the film in mind, it is safe to say that he is one of the better aspects of the film.

Bigg Boss fame Inaya Sultana doesn’t have a lot of scope for performance, and within the scope that she is given, she doesn’t manage to create a lot of impact as expected.

The rest of the supporting cast, which includes Sravani Setti, Yamuna Srinidhi, Kartik, Bhvani Chowdary V and others, are just about okay and do not make a lasting impression on the audience. They are plot devices that help the plot move forward, that’s all.

Off-Screen Talents:

Director Bhima Shankar has come with a thriller concept that has been seen several times before, where the protagonist comes to know that a series of missing cases or murders are all related in the end. The director has given an interesting twist to this concept though, in this film, and while it is interesting in certain areas, it seems largely superficial in others. However, keeping in mind the target audiences of the film, it is to be said that the director has done a decent job. The main drawback of the film is the pacing and the screenplay, as they bore the audiences a lot. The pacing makes the film feel like an unnecessary drag and makes you sleepy, while the routine screenplay does nothing in the film’s favour, and only really does everything the other way round.

The background score of the film is good enough, and helps elevate certain scenes. It may not be a huge asset for the film, but it is nevertheless fine. The cinematography of the film is good, but do not expect any new or inventive angles with the film, as they stick to pretty standard frames seen in thriller movies.

The production values are decent enough, and the art work is also decent. The editing could have been much better.

Plus Points:

• Background music
• Rakendu Mouli

Minus Points:

• Pacing
• Screenplay

Verdict: It’s a good choice by the makers to release the film on Aha and skip a theatrical release. It can be watched once from the comfort of your homes. Just don’t expect anything mind bending from the film.

Telugubulletin.com Rating: 2/5