
Compared to the past few months, August has seen significant releases featuring big stars, and the final week of August is no exception with the release of a star hero's film. OTT platforms are also ready to entertain you with interesting films and web series. Let's look at what new movies are coming to theaters and what films and series are entering OTT in this special feature.



Movies Releasing in Theaters



Saripodhaa Sanivaaram



The latest film starring Natural Star Nani, directed by Vivek Athreya, is "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram." Priyanka Arul Mohan plays the heroine, and prominent Tamil actor S.J. Suryah has taken on the role of the antagonist. This movie, which has already completed its filming, is set to meet the audience on August 29. The recently released trailer has significantly heightened expectations.







Aho! Vikramaarka



Actor Dev Gill, known for his role as a villain in "Magadheera," has gained recognition in several Telugu films. He stars as the lead in the latest film "Aho! Vikramaarka," directed by Trikoti. This film, which has also completed its filming, is scheduled for release on August 30. Dev Gill will be seen as a powerful police officer, with action scenes expected to be a highlight of the movie.







Mass Re-release



"Mass," one of the blockbuster hits of Nagarjuna's career, is set for a re-release. Directed by dance master Raghava Lawrence in 2004, the film greatly attracted the mass audience and achieved significant box office success. In celebration of Nagarjuna's birthday on August 29, "Mass" is being re-released, much to the excitement of Akkineni fans.







Releases on OTT Platforms



IC814: The Kandahar Hijack



Based on one of the largest hijackings in the world, the series "IC814: The Kandahar Hijack" is directed by Anubhav Sinha. Starring Vijay Varma, Aravind Swamy, Dia Mirza, and Naseeruddin Shah, this series begins streaming on Netflix from August 29. In 1999, Indian Airlines Flight 814 with 188 passengers was hijacked by terrorists. The passengers were held hostage for nearly 7 days. This incident, one of the most significant in global aviation history, serves as the basis for this highly anticipated series.







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This Week’s OTT &amp;&nbsp; Telugu Movie Releases (29th &amp; 30th&nbsp; August)


Cast: Dev Gill, Chitra Shukla, Tejaswini Pandit, Praveen Tarde, Posani Krishna Murali, Sayaji Shinde, Prabhakar, and others



Director: Peta Trikoti



Screenplay and Dialogue: Prasad Varma



Music: Ravi Basrur



Editor: Tammi Raju



Producers: Dev Gill, Mihir Sudhir, Ashwani Kumar Mishra



Release Date: August 30, 2024



Actor Dev Gill, known for his role as a villain in Magadheera, has gained recognition in several Telugu films. His latest film as a protagonist, 'Aho! Vikramarka,directed by Trikoti, is released on August 30. How did the film turn out? Did hero Dev Gill succeed? Let's find out in this review.







Plot



In Pune, 1200 laborers from a colony disappear without a trace for 25 years, leaving their families in despair, not knowing whether they are alive or dead. During this period, Vikramarka (Dev Gill) is transferred to the Pune police station as an SI. Initially, he colluded with the drug mafia led by Bilal (Posani Krishna Murali). Influenced by his girlfriend Archana (Chitra Shukla), he transforms into an honest police officer. What incident prompted Vikramarka's change? What happened to the missing laborers? Was Vikramarka able to save them? What challenges did he face in this process? This is the story.







Performances



Dev Gill has shown his mark in action scenes. With experience playing villains in various films, he seemed to handle action effortlessly. However, he struggled significantly in love scenes and emotional sequences, failing to express emotions convincingly. Chitra Shukla delivered a solid performance as the heroine, fitting well into her role. Praveen and Tejaswini Pandit, as the villain and ACP Bhavani respectively, were compelling. Posani Krishna Murali and Sayaji Shinde impressed with their seasoned acting. The rest of the cast was satisfactory.







Direction



Directed by Peta Trikoti, the film reminds one of Telugu hits like 'Temper' and 'Pataas.' However, the plot lacks novelty, and the narration isn't engaging. The director failed to extract compelling performances corresponding to the story's demands. The love track between the hero and heroine feels quite tedious, and Dev Gill's romantic looks recall his villain roles. Nonetheless, Trikoti made an effort to showcase his style in the fight scenes, which are somewhat interesting when the hero confronts the villains.







Technically...



The art department performed well. Ravi Basrur's music was underwhelming, though the background score was passable in places. The production values were high, with no compromise on the budget.







Plus Points



Action sequences



Production values



Minus Points



Story and narration



Hero's acting



Scenes lacking logic



Telugu.yousay.tv Rating: 1.5/5


Aho Vikramarka Movie Review: Dev Gill's 'Aho! Vikramarka' Struggles to Impress

Aho Vikramaarka!

అహో విక్రమార్క!

Actor Dev Gill, known for his role as a villain in Magadheera, has gained recognition in several Telugu films. His latest film as a protagonist, ‘Aho! Vikramarka,directed by Trikoti, is released on August 30. How did the film turn out? Did hero Dev Gill succeed? Let’s find out in this review.

మగధీరలో విలన్‌గా చేసి నటుడు దేవ్‌ గిల్‌ (Dev Gill) మంచి గుర్తింపు తెచ్చుకున్నాడు. ఆపై మరికొన్ని తెలుగు చిత్రాల్లో ప్రతినాయకుడిగా కనిపించి ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. ఆయన కథానాయకుడిగా చేసిన తాజా చిత్రం ‘అహో! విక్రమార్క’ (Aho Vikramaarka Movie Review). త్రికోటి దర్శకుడు. ఇప్పటికే చిత్రీకరణ పూర్తి చేసుకున్న ఈ మూవీ ఆగస్టు 30న ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చింది. మరి ఈ చిత్రం ఎలా ఉంది? హీరోగ దేవ్‌ గిల్‌ సక్సెస్‌ అయ్యాడా? ఈ రివ్యూలో తెలుసుకుందాం. 



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Aho Vikramarka Movie Review: Dev Gill’s ‘Aho! Vikramarka’ Struggles to Impress

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