Starring: Teja Sajja, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Amritha Aiyer, Vinay Rai, Samuthirakani, Vennela Kishore, Raj Deepak Shetty, Getup Srinu, Satya
Director: Prasanth Varma
Producer: Niranjan Reddy
Music Directors: Gowra Hari, Anudeep Dev, Krishna Saurabh
Prasanth Varma and Teja Sajja’s “Hanu-Man” has been generating buzz for months, with the makers conducting special premieres to build anticipation. Did the film live up to the massive expectations? Let’s delve into the review.
Story:
Hanumanthu (Teja Sajja), a petty thief from Anjanadhri, has an elder sister, Anjamma (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar), who takes care of him. His love interest is Meenakshi (Amritha Aiyer). Gajapathi (Raj Deepak Shetty) claims to be the savior but controls the villagers. When Meenakshi revolts, Hanumanthu, trying to save her, discovers a precious stone that grants him superpowers. How he uses these powers and the connection with Micheal (Vinay Rai) forms the crux of the story.
Plus Points:
“Hanu-Man” succeeds in delivering goosebumps-inducing moments and humor. Prasanth Varma crafted sequences elevating Lord Hanuman, coupled with a solid background score, creating a captivating impact.
The lengthy finale episode, filled with impressive VFX, is a highlight. The second hour offers more drama and emotions, with well-executed high moments propelling the film forward.
Teja Sajja shines in his role, portraying vulnerability and delivering a convincing performance. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Amritha Aiyer also contribute positively.
The film becomes more entertaining once Teja’s character acquires superpowers. Star heroes’ references and comedy scenes engage the audience. The interval action block is well-designed and powerful.
Minus Points:
The film’s storyline lacks originality, revolving around a villain seeking world domination with superpowers, a concept seen in many movies. The antagonist’s character is cliched, and the writing in this aspect could have been better.
The first forty minutes of the film feel flat, and despite efforts, there is room for improvement in the visual effects. A night sequence in the first half lacks clarity and falls short in execution.
Technical Aspects:
The background score by Gowra Hari, especially during the climax, is superb. Cinematography by Shivendra is neat, but the editing could have been more polished.
Prasanth Varma’s vision shines through, injecting high moments at regular intervals and elevating Lord Hanuman with impactful dialogues and background score.
Verdict:
“Hanu-Man” is an engaging superhero film with thrilling moments and humor. Despite a familiar storyline, Prasanth Varma manages to hold the audience’s attention, particularly in the last half-hour. The film showcases excellent performances from the cast. While some scenes may feel dragged, and the initial half-hour could be improved, “Hanu-Man” proves to be a good watch for the Sankranti season.