Release Date : August 30, 2024
123telugu.com Rating : 2/5
Starring : Dev Gill, Chitra Shukla, Pravin Tarde, Tejaswini Pandit, Posani Murali Krishna, Bittiri Satti, Sayaji Shinde, Kalakeya Prabhakar, Vikram Sharma and others
Director : Peta Trikoti
Producers : Aarti Devinder Gill, Meehir Kulkarni, Ashwini Kumar Misra
Music Director: Ravi Basrur
Cinematographers: Karam Chawla and Guru Prasad N
Editor: Tammiraju
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Renowned for his villainous roles, Dev Gill takes on the hero role in Aho Vikramaarka. The movie is now in theaters, and read our review to know how it fares.
Story:
Set against the backdrop of Pune, the film revolves around men from Parvathy Slum who are taken to a place called Dhandaka, from which they never return. Corrupt SI Vikramarka (Dev Gill) arrives at the scene and discovers that Asura (Pravin Tarde) is in control of the area. What does Vikramarka do next? Does he rescue the people or join forces with Asura? And how does Archana (Chitra Shukla) fit into the story? The film holds the answers.
Plus Points:
Dev Gill, known for his villainous roles, surprisingly shines as a hero in this film. His physique suits the hero’s role well, and his performance is praiseworthy. The mass action scenes involving him are compelling, and he handles the emotional scenes adequately.
Chitra Shukla, the female lead, pairs well with Dev Gill on screen. She performs her role satisfactorily. Pravin Tarde effectively portrays his villainous character, and Kalakeya Prabhakar, Tejaswini Pandit, and others deliver okay performances.
The film benefits from Ravi Basrur’s engaging score, which elevates several scenes and adds to the film’s appeal. The interval fight scene is a notable highlight.
Minus Points:
The film has several disappointing aspects. It starts decently for the first few minutes but follows a very routine narrative. The cliched hero-heroine entry scenes, a trivial love storyline, and the cruel villains terrorising people are familiar tropes we’ve seen before, such as in KGF.
The hero’s characterisation resembles characters from films like Temper and Pataas. The film feels like a mix of many mass movies, making it a boring and dull experience. After an acceptable first half, the second half tests the audience’s patience with numerous illogical scenes.
To portray the hero as a mass figure, unnecessary elements are added, reducing the naturality in the second half. Additionally, some plot twists are predictable, making the film less exciting. The climax is weak, and the songs are ineffective. The sentiment scenes in the pre-climax do not work well and seem overly dramatic.
Technical Aspects:
The film’s production values are noteworthy, and the action sequences are well-designed. However, the songs are inadequate. Ravi Basrur’s score stands out, adding a stylish touch to many scenes. The cinematography is decent, but many scenes needed trimming in the editing. Two songs in the second half should have been chopped off.
Director Peta Trikoti has delivered a below-average film. He chose a routine background but should have presented the narrative more innovatively. The film feels like a mix of many mass movies, with cliched villains and hero characterisation. While some mass scenes and action sequences are good, the overall execution is weak.
Verdict:
On the whole, Aho Vikramaarka is a disappointing drama. However, Dev Gill’s performance and screen presence are impressive, and the action scenes are well-suited for the mass audience. Nevertheless, the film lacks a solid story and narrative. The director’s routine plot and screenplay, combined with unconvincing emotions and a weak second half, make the film a forgettable experience.
123telugu.com Rating: 2/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team