‘Viswam’ Movie Review: Can Gopichand and Srinu Vaitla Break Their Dry Spell?

Cast: Gopichand, Kavya Thapar, Naresh, Mukesh Rishi, Jisshu Sengupta, Vennela Kishore, Sunil, Sham, Pragathi, Rahul Ramakrishna, Srikanth Iyengar, Prithvi, and others.

Director: Srinu Vaitla

Music: Chetan Bharadwaj

Cinematography: K. V. Guhan

Editing: Amar Reddy

Producers: Venu Donepudi, T.G. Vishwa Prasad

Release Date: October 11, 2024

The latest film ‘Viswam‘ directed by Srinu Vaitla and starring popular actor Gopichand, jointly produced by T.G. Vishwa Prasad and Venu Donepudi, with Kavya Thapar as the heroine, is a test to regain success after both have experienced a drought in hits. Released on October 11, did ‘Viswam’ bring them the success they were hoping for? Let’s find out in this complete review.

Plot

In Hyderabad, a federal minister (Suman) is murdered. Assassins chase a child who witnessed the murder, intending to kill her. However, Gopireddy (Gopichand), who is acquainted with the child’s family, saves her multiple times from danger. There is a reason behind Gopireddy’s acquaintance with the family. What is that reason? Why did Gopireddy distance himself from Samaira (Kavya Thapar) whom he met in Italy? Who really is Gopireddy? Why is he trying to save the child? What is Gopireddy’s background? To find out, one must go to the theaters.

Performance

Actor Gopichand captivates with his settled acting and impresses in action sequences, proving his comedy timing once again with ‘Viswam’. However, his role does not offer much variety compared to his previous films; it feels quite routine. Heroine Kavya Thapar doesn’t have much scope in acting but scores well on the glamour front. Naresh, Vennela Kishore, Sunil, and Rahul Ramakrishna bring laughter in the film, especially in the train episode. Other characters have performed well within their roles.

Direction

Having directed blockbusters like ‘Anandam’, ‘Sontham’, ‘Venky’, ‘Dhee’, ‘Ready’, and ‘Dookudu’, Srinu Vaitla had lost his track recently. Recognizing his strengths and weaknesses, he brought ‘Viswam’, a mix of action and comedy, back to the audience. However, choosing an outdated story for this film could be seen as a drawback. Punches and the comedy track are the strengths of the film, particularly the sequences involving Vennela Kishore and Prithvi that are sure to leave the audience in splits. The Italy track and the villain’s character feel weak. The hero-heroine love track also feels repetitive. However, the interval scene and the climax manage to engage.

Technically

On the technical front, Chetan Bharadwaj’s music is decent with two or three good songs, and the background score elevates the scenes well. K.V. Guhan’s cinematography is also commendable. Editing by Amar Reddy could have been sharper. The production values are high, giving each scene a rich look.

Plus Points

– Gopichand’s acting

– Comedy

– Background music

Minus Points

– Outdated story

– Dragged scenes

Telugu.yousay.tv Rating: 2.5/5