Starring: Sivakarthikeyan, Aditi Shankar, Saritha, Mysskin, Sunil, Yogi Babu
Director: Madonne Ashwin
Producer: Arun Viswa
Music Director: Bharath Sankar
Sivakarthikeyan’s highly anticipated film “Mahaveerudu,” which is the Telugu release of “Maaveeran,” hit theaters today. The movie had created significant buzz prior to its release. Read on for our review to find out if it lived up to the hype.
Story:
Satya (Sivakarthikeyan) is a cartoonist working for a newspaper and resides in a slum with his family. The government provides substandard apartments for the slum residents. Satya, who lacks courage, faces an issue that leads to him losing his job and contemplating suicide. However, he is saved and from that moment, he starts hearing a voice inside him that predicts the future. Meanwhile, he finds himself in conflict with Minister Jayasurya (Mysskin). The movie explores what unfolds next, including whether Satya uncovers the source of the inner voice and how he deals with the issue involving the minister.
Plus Points:
Director Madonne Ashwin takes a simple story and adds intrigue by introducing an illusionary element to the protagonist.
Sivakarthikeyan, known for embracing diverse roles, delivers an impressive performance as a timid individual in “Mahaveerudu.” His ability to bring laughter to serious situations through his actions is commendable.
Yogi Babu’s impeccable comedic timing and hilarious scenes with Sivakarthikeyan contribute significantly to the movie’s entertainment value.
Mysskin also shines in a well-executed role, along with the rest of the cast, including Sarita, who bring their respective characters to life.
Minus Points:
While the story starts off strongly with an impressive narration, the second half tends to drag, losing its captivation. Despite incorporating comedy and action, the narrative fails to sustain viewers’ interest.
The director could have considered a shorter runtime and removed unnecessary scenes, ultimately making “Mahaveerudu” a more engaging film.
Aditi Shankar’s role is limited, with minimal appearances in the second half. Sunil’s character could have been better developed. The songs are forgettable, and the musical score is average.
Verdict:
Overall, “Mahaveerudu,” starring Sivakarthikeyan, is an action comedy film that manages to make an impact to some extent. Sivakarthikeyan’s impressive performance and the decent comedy in the first half are the movie’s strong points. However, the lackluster narration in the second half leads to moments of boredom. If you’re comfortable with a slower pace and intermittent comedy, you might consider watching this movie over the weekend.