Cast: Ram Karthik, Shining Kashvi, Nakshatra Naina, Chitram Srinu, Dayanand Reddy, Gandhi Sammet, Naga Mahesh, Shining Fani, and others.
Director: Manoj Palleti
Music: Samarth Gollapudi
Cinematography: Sairam Uday
Editor: Jaswin Prabhu
Producers: Padmanabha Reddy, Ashok Reddy
Release Date: 18-10-2024
The latest film ‘Veekshanam‘ features Ram Karthik and Kashvi as the lead pair. Directed by Manoj Palleti, it is produced by P. Padmanabha Reddy and Ashok Reddy under the banner of Padmanabha Cine Arts. The released trailers and teasers have already heightened expectations. The film was released on October 18. How did it fare? Did it captivate the Telugu audience? Let’s find out.
What’s the story?
Arvin (Ram Karthik), who lives in a gated community in Hyderabad, has a keen interest in knowing what his neighbors are up to. He often uses binoculars to peer into their plots. During this, he falls in love with Neha (Kashvi) he sees in one house. As tensions arise between them, Arvin shifts his focus to another house where he spots a suspicious-looking girl. People come and go from her house daily. When he decides to learn more by visiting her house, he shockingly finds the girl dead, and it appears she has been so for eight months. Who was the girl Arvin saw every day? Who was visiting her house? Was it suicide or murder? To find out, you have to watch the movie.
How did they perform?
Ram Karthik perfectly fits the role of an average young man, captivating as someone curious about his neighbors. He impressed with both his acting and action sequences. Kashvi, as the heroine, marked her presence with her glamour, confidently delivering her performance despite it being her debut. Bindu Noothaki also stood out in a significant role, making a strong impact despite limited screen time. Gandhi Sammet, Chitram Srinu, and Naga Mahesh made their presence felt even in brief appearances. Other cast members performed well within their roles.
How’s the direction?
Many people show more interest in others’ affairs than their own, a concept director Manoj Palleti effectively shapes this movie around. The first half feels routine with the love track between the hero and heroine. However, from the interval, the director escalates the intrigue. The movie maintains this tempo till the end, thrilling both the protagonist and the audience with ongoing murders and the revelation that the suspected girl had died eight months ago. Some scenes might feel slow, but the director keeps the main story engaging. The climax particularly stands out from the routine films of recent times, establishing Manoj Palleti as a promising director in his debut film.
Technically Speaking
On the technical front, music director Samarth Gollapudi excelled. His background score elevates the scenes beautifully, and the songs also capture the audience’s interest. The cinematography is impressive. Editing could have been tighter to enhance the film’s pacing. Production values are commendable.
Plus Points
– Story and narration
– Ram Karthik’s acting
– Music
Minus Points
– Some scenes are boring
– Editing
