Starring: Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Joju George, Sreeleela, Sada, Suman, Radhika Sarathkumar, Aparna Das, Tanikella Bharani, and others
Director: Srikanth N. Reddy
Producers: Naga Vamsi S & Sai Soujanya
Music Director: GV Prakash Kumar
Mega hero Panja Vaisshnav Tej’s much-anticipated film, Aadikeshava, finally graces theaters worldwide today. Here’s a glimpse into our review to know more about the movie.
Story:
Balu (Panja Vaisshnav Tej) leads a cheerful life and joins a cosmetic company owned by Chitra (Sreeleela). However, an unexpected twist unravels Balu’s story, connecting him to Chenga Reddy (Joju George) and the village of Brahmasamudram. The film unfolds the enigma surrounding Balu’s identity and his link to these elements.
Pros:
In this movie, Panja Vaisshnav Tej showcases noticeable growth in acting, dancing, and fighting skills compared to his previous ventures.
Sreeleela adds allure to the screen, elevating the film’s charm. Her on-screen chemistry with Vaisshnav Tej is decent, complemented by her exceptional dancing abilities.
The first half is sprinkled with comedic moments featuring Vaisshnav Tej and Nellore Sudhakar, while the supporting cast delivers satisfactory performances.
Cons:
The storyline suffers, lacking originality and falling into predictability. While the initial half maintains an engaging flow with enjoyable comedy, the latter part stumbles due to the protagonist’s imperfect alternate shade and exaggerated scenes.
The film boasts entertaining fight sequences but occasionally veers into unrealistic moments, reminiscent of a notable director’s style.
Aadikeshava introduces numerous underdeveloped characters, leaving actors like Suman, Sada, Aparna Das, and others with lightweight roles.
Sreeleela’s role, while adequate, remains confined to dance sequences and a few romantic scenes. Joju George’s character lacks depth, attributed to inadequate writing that fails to highlight his potential.
Technical Aspects:
Debutant writer-director Srikanth N. Reddy excels in crafting light-hearted comedy but falls short in delivering a compelling narrative to captivate the audience.
Music director GV Prakash Kumar presents an average score. Cinematographer Dudley endeavors to provide a visually rich experience. Editing meets expectations, supported by decent production values.
Verdict:
Aadikeshava stands as a moderate action drama, presenting Panja Vaisshnav Tej in a fresh dimension. While his comedic timing, action sequences, Sreeleela’s allure, and the humorous moments in the initial half shine, the film suffers due to its clichéd storyline, exaggerated action sequences in the latter half, and surplus unnecessary scenes. Considering alternative entertainment options this weekend might be a wise choice.