Starring: Sai Ronak, Richa Panai, Arshin Mehta, Baba Bhaskar
Director: Neelakanta
Producers: M.V. Sharat Chandra, T. Sumalatha Annith Reddy, Venu Babu Addagada
Circle, directed by Neelakanta and starring Sai Ronak, Richa Panai, Arshin Mehta, and Baba Bhaskar, has released today. The movie revolves around Puttur Ganesh (Baba Bhaskar), a contract killer who gives his targets a chance at reconciliation before carrying out the hit. When he is assigned to kill renowned photographer Kailash (Sai Ronak), the story delves into Kailash’s past relationships and the mystery of who hired the contract killer.
Plus Points:
Sai Ronak delivers an impressive performance, portraying three different looks for the three love stories in the film. He effectively portrays a stubborn character who remains unwavering in his chosen career path. His confidence shines through in emotional scenes.
The second love track featuring Nayana and Sai Ronak is decent and concise. The conflict between the lead pair in this story is logical and believable, with Nayana delivering a good performance in her limited role. Richa Panai shares a good chemistry with the protagonist.
Minus Points:
The film primarily focuses on the three love stories, with the second one being the most engaging. However, the first and third love stories are boring and lack depth. The third love story, in particular, suffers from a slow pace. The protagonist’s character is inconsistent, behaving in contradictory ways at different stages of the movie.
The revelation of the person behind the contract killing is saved for the last few minutes of the film, but the reason provided is illogical and unconvincing. The core theme of the movie is established at the end but is poorly executed, with a disappointing twist. The second half of the film feels dragged out without a clear purpose. Baba Bhaskar’s performance is average, and the character has flaws.
Verdict:
Circle proves to be a tiresome watch, filled with bland and depth-lacking love tracks. The presentation of the core point is weak, although it carries some meaning. Aside from Sai Ronak’s performance and a few scenes, the movie falls short of expectations. It can be skipped in favor of other options this weekend.