Published on Oct 31, 2024 10:00 am IST

Movie Name : KA

Release Date : October 31, 2024

123telugu.com Rating : 3/5

Starring : Kiran Abbavaram, Tanvi Ram, Nayan Sarika, Achyuth Kumar. Redin Kingsley and others

Director : Sujith Maddela, Sandeep Maddela

Producers : Chinta GopalKrishna Reddy

Music Director: Sam CS

Cinematographer: Sateesh Reddy Masan

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Kiran Abbavaram’s latest mystery film, KA, arrived in cinemas today amidst decent expectations. Dive into the review to see how it fares.

Story:

Abhinay Vasudev (Kiran Abbavaram) is an orphan who has longed for his family since childhood. Driven by love, he escapes from the orphanage, stealing money from his mentor, Gurunatham (Balagam Jayaram), in the process. Abhinay has a unique passion for reading letters meant for others, often feeling a personal connection to their contents. He eventually lands in Krishnagiri, where he works as a postman and falls in love with Satyabhama (Nayan Sarika), who reciprocates his feelings. However, a dark mystery unfolds as several girls from the village go missing. Who is behind their disappearance? How does Abhinay intervene to save them? These questions propel the story into intriguing territory.

Plus Points:

KA serves as a captivating suspense thriller, featuring a compelling premise, an engaging climax, and well-developed character arcs filled with twists. The film’s setting adds to its overall impact.

Directors Sujeet and Sandeep have done commendable work, particularly in crafting gripping scenes, especially during the interval and climax. Several suspenseful sequences leave a lasting impression, successfully enhancing the film’s core premise and weaving in themes of life and death.

Kiran Abbavaram excels in his portrayal of Abhinay Vasudev, adeptly capturing the character’s complexity. His character arc concludes in a refreshingly unique way.

Nayan Sarika delivers a solid performance as the heroine, while Thanvi Ram impresses in a significant supporting role with her relatable charm. Achyuth Kumar also stands out with a commendable performance. Balagam Jayaram and the ensemble cast effectively bring their characters to life.

Minus Points:

While the film has an intriguing theme, the pacing occasionally slows, and the primary conflict lacks apparent elevation, resulting in a disconnect with the main characters.

Though the filmmakers create interest with their direction, certain scenes – especially in the climax – could have benefited from stronger writing. Despite starting with an engaging premise, the inclusion of unnecessary scenes diverts the plot, leading to sluggish moments before culminating in a compelling climax.

Technical Aspects:

On the technical side, directors Sujeet and Sandeep infuse the suspense thriller with a polished treatment. However, the screenplay could have been crafted more effectively.

The cinematography by Sateesh Reddy Masam and Viswas Daniel is commendable, particularly in the second half, where key scenes are showcased effectively.

Sam CS’s musical score enhances the film’s atmosphere, and the editing is also notable. Producer Chinta Gopalkrishna Reddy ensures high production values throughout.

Verdict:

On the whole, KA is an engaging suspense thriller that captivates the audience. The thoughtfully crafted central theme, well-structured character arcs, and tension-filled climactic moments greatly enhance the film’s appeal. However, some scenes may unfold at a slower, more conventional pace, which could lessen the film’s overall impact. While fans of the genre are likely to appreciate its depth, other viewers might find it less compelling. Book your tickets and make your weekend a memorable experience.

123telugu.com Rating: 3/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team 

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Published on Oct 31, 2024 7:02 am IST

Published on Oct 31, 2024 8:03 am IST

Published on Oct 31, 2024 9:03 am IST

Published on Oct 31, 2024 3:00 am IST

Movie Name : Lucky Baskhar

Release Date : October 31, 2024

123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5

Starring : Dulquer Salmaan, Meenakshi Chaudhary

Director : Venky Atluri

Producers : Naga Vamsi S – Sai Soujanya

Music Director: GV Prakash Kumar

Cinematographer: Nimish Ravi

Editor : Navin Nooli

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Lucky Baskhar is one of the most awaited films in recent times as it has Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film has Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead. The film has hit the screens today and let’s see if it lives up to all the hype or not.

Story :

The film is set in late 1980s Mumbai. Bhaskar (Dulquer Salmaan) is a bank employee who is denied a promotion despite his dedication to the job. One day, a frustrated Baskhar robs money from his bank and invests in criminal activities. This brings him immense wealth, and Bhaskar becomes increasingly greedy. Eventually, he encounters Harsha Mehra, a Big Bull in the stock market, joins forces with his team, and amasses crores. This involvement leads him into serious trouble with the CBI and strains his relationship with his wife (Meenakshi Chaudhary). The rest of the story follows how Bhaskar attempts to clear his name in a vicious scam involving powerful individuals.

Plus Points :

Whenever Dulquer Salmaan comes up with a film, there is always something special about it. So, everyone wanted to see what Dulquer and director Venky Atluri were up to with Lucky Baskhar. One of the biggest assets of the film is the crisp writing by Venky Atluri. The film hardly puts a foot wrong as Venky Atluri narrates the film with a lot of thrills, heroic moments, and solid emotions.

There is no melodrama and the usage of the banking sector terminology, and making it understandable to the common through an impressive screenplay is the best part of the film. The first half showcases how Baskhar struggles for money and what makes him choose the wrong route. All this is showcased in a very organic manner.

The first half is stunning with a solid interval bang. The second half starts on a slow note but the reference to Harshad Mehta and his scam in the share market is so nicely incorporated in the storyline. Credit should go to Venky Atluri for making things easy for the audience to watch on screen.

Dulquer Salmaan is a genius actor and superbly plays the role of Baskhar. His look, body language, and the heroic moments he showcases in the film are just amazing. Dulquer does not go overboard and looks charming while he gambles with his work and earns big money. You travel through his character and this makes things quite engaging.

Meenakshi Chaudhary is superb as Dulquer’s wife and looks stunning in the film. Sai Kumar, Sachin Khedekar, and others perform well in their supporting roles. The climax of the film is also well thought of as the con committed by Dulquer is given a proper closure and makes up for an entertaining watch.

Minus Points :

Lucky Baskhar has the backdrop of the banking sector and such subjects have been tried before in other languages. One can say that Lucky Baskhar is the filmy version of the various web series that have been made in the baking sector on Hindi OTT. The second half of the film is a bit slow and one gets a feeling that the family drama should have been elevated more.

The character of Baskhar keeps earning big money and his wife does not question him much. Though there are scenes that create issues in the family one feels that the drama should have been elevated more. The pace in the second half is slow but all this is covered with a good climax.

Technical Aspects:

Music by GV Prakash is superb as all the songs have been superbly incorporated into the narrative. The BGM is solid but what catches your attention is the production design, The entire film is shot in a set be it the bank set, props used, or the period setup showcasing the city of Mumbai, everything is award-winning stuff. The screenplay is the best as it holds your attention till the end. The editing is crisp but a few scenes in the second half should have been chopped off to make things better.

Coming to the director Venky Atluri, has done a great job with Lucky Baskhar. Be it his writing or narration, everything is spot on. One of the biggest assets of the film is casting Dulquer in the lead role as he suits the character perfectly. Venky does not bore the audience, and though he chooses aspects like banking, the share market, and Hawala scams, he narrates the film in a way that any common man can understand the narrative. His hold on emotions is very strong and makes Lucky Baskhar an engaging watch.

Verdict :

On the whole, Lucky Baskhar is an engaging film that has a very unique backdrop, good thrills, and an amazing performance by Dulquer Salmaan. The thrills showcased hold your attention but the pace is a bit slow in the second half. Otherwise, Lucky Baskhar ends a good festive watch this weekend.

123telugu.com Rating: 3.25/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team 

Published on Oct 31, 2024 1:00 am IST

Producer Naga Vamsi is highly confident about the success of his upcoming release, Lucky Baskhar. Directed by Venky Atluri and starring Dulquer Salmaan and Meenakshi Chaudhary, the film is set to release tomorrow, with an extensive number of premieres scheduled for today across AP and TS. On this occasion, we caught up with Naga Vamsi, and here’s the transcript of our conversation.

Lucky Baskhar has high expectations even before its release. How does that feel?

It’s truly gratifying. Some films bring a deep sense of satisfaction just in making them, and Lucky Baskhar has done that. We are very confident, which is why we decided to hold premiere shows.

Why did you choose to have premieres for this film?

We believe the film will generate strong, positive word of mouth. The response has been so good that we even increased the number of shows. Positive feedback could lead to a strong opening day.

What makes your collaboration with Venky Atluri special?

Some relationships go beyond success or failure and are built on trust. Venky is one such director, and that’s why we’re working on multiple projects together.

Can you share a bit about the film’s story?

The story explores how far someone can go in the pursuit of money. Set against a banking backdrop, it blends family drama with thriller elements. Within the first ten to fifteen minutes, viewers are fully immersed in Baskhar’s world.

What makes Baskhar’s character relatable?

Baskhar is a character every viewer will root for. He progresses in life through his wit and intelligence, without deceiving anyone, making him both relatable and endearing.

Does Lucky Baskhar have a message?

It’s not a message-driven film. Lucky Baskhar is unique in Telugu cinema with strong commercial elements. It keeps viewers captivated without relying on action sequences, making it an entertaining experience. Editor Naveen Nooli, who’s rarely easily satisfied, praised the film. Both I and Trivikram, along with the entire team, are very confident in its success.

Any final words for the audience?

I wish everyone a happy Diwali! Celebrate the festival with your family by watching Lucky Baskhar, and I also wish success to all the films releasing this Diwali.