BOTTOM LINE
Thriller Delivers In Parts
OUR RATING
2.75/5
CENSOR
U/A – 2 hrs 38 mins
What Is the Film About?
NIA (National Intelligence Agency) chief Sekhar is on a mission to save a stop a terrorist activity. However what he uncovers is far more beyond his grasp and scope. What did he discover? Simultaneously he also has a personal problem to deal. How does he manage both is what the film is all about.
How Is Rajasekahr’s Performance?
Rajasekhar looks aged and uncomfortable in many scenes, but it is his image of “Angry Young Man” that helps him pull off the role. The actor is good in those thrilling sequences which require him to bring forth the image. Apart from that quality which helps in the narrative, there is nothing else from the performance perspective.
How is direction by Praveen Sattaru?
First of all, director Praveen Sattaru should be lauded for attempting different genres. With PSV Garuda Vega, he is dabbling another such previously un-attempted genre in his oeuvre. It is a thriller with secret services backdrop.
The director has unmistakably studied the numerous films of the genre and takes the fundamental blueprint and transports it into the Indian set up. Praveen Sattaru uses every trope of the genre, but the good thing is it works. It also makes the movie highly predictable to those who are frequent watchers of the spy-centric film. PSV Garuda Vega is a basic spy movie with all the clichés and topes in place. But when done in a Telugu cinema set up without hero it gives us a fresh feeling which is the plus point.
Both the first and second halves of the film stick to the narrative and don’t deviate too much. The respite is provided by the comedy track of husband and wife. It tends to drag a bit but is alright. Another major problem with the movie is the scale of it. The visuals onscreen suggest with better production values this could have been a more visual ride as well. Unfortunately, that director is shortchanged on that account. Despite the best efforts to show grandeur, the obvious lack is apparent in the action blocks.
Overall, PSV Garuda Vega is a standard fare spy thriller done right. The spectacular imagery and visuals are missing, but the relentless pace makes up for it. Praveen Sattaru’s mission is a success.
Pooja Kumar, Shraddha and Others?
Pooja Kumar had a very irritating role and limited in scope. She is alright in what she gets. The rest of the film comprises of well-known artists and faces like Posani Krishna Murali, Nassar, Sayaji Shinde, etc. in small roles playing different pieces of the overall narrative. They all are decent, but none have significant parts to have an impact.
Music and Other Departments?
Music is mostly background score, and it is fantastic. The cinematography is below par for the subject. Editing is neat. Dialogues are okay. Production values could have been better, although it is understandable.
Highlights?
Screenplay
Genre
Casting
BGM
Drawbacks?
Predictability
Length
Alternative Take
The entertainment element could have been better integrated into the narrative. The marital track could have been replaced with something more exciting.
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes
Will You Recommend It?
Yes
PSV Garuda Vega Review by Siddartha Toleti
– Final Report:
PSV Garudavega has some fine thriller moments in the first half ends up in a weak second half. Visit back for our frank review shortly.
– Finally, Plutonium scam comes to an end!
– Pooja Kumar as Rajasekhar wife gets a better role compared to Shraddha Das’s brief and unimportant role as Tv reporter.
– After revealing suspense factor in the beginning of the second half, the story started as a thriller shifted towards a political mining subject.
– Sunny Leone’s item song “Deo Deo” is okay.
– A very complicated reason behind the entire first half’s suspense has been revealed.
– First Half Report:
PSV Garudavega has a decent first half though movie drags at times. Suspense factor kept throughout is intact. Stay tuned for the second half report.
– Shekhar (Rajasekhar) and his NIA team trying to break a pre-planned bomb blast in the city with very less information in hand.
– Shekhar (Rajasekhar) is trying to chase a couple of gangsters who have potential links to a bigger mystery which is yet to be revealed.
– Nassar works as head for Rajasekhar wants to be on an important mission.
– Story shifts to Hyderabad. Shekhar (Rajasekhar) works in NIA trying to make peace with his wife Swathi (Pooja Kumar) who’s not happy with his job.
– PSV Garudavega show started in Darjeeling with an interesting action episode.
PSV Garudavega live updates will begin at 5.30 AM IST.
Preview: PSV Garuda Vega
There are some situations in everyone’s lives that look like ‘do-or-die’ situations and this movie is one of them for senior actor Rajasekhar. The trailer did the trick and gave a good platform for the actor and it’s high time he delivered a hit movie.
Rajasekhar has pinned all his hopes on this movie to make a grand comeback. Going by the promo material, the director has ensured that the movie is promoted well with all the good things projected, in a proper manner.
Director Praveen Sattaru had already proved his talent with his debut movie ‘Chandamama Kathalu’ winning the National Award. Though his next ‘Guntur Talkies’ was tagged as an adult comedy, he is ready to show his talent, once again.
it’s nevertheless a crucial movie for Rajasekhar and the makers of the movie are promoting it well. Sunny Leone is an additional plus for this movie with her special song becoming an instant hit by her sheer presence.
In the recent times, ‘PSV Garuda Vega’ is the best-promoted movie right from the beginning to the latest one, the trailer. The movie’s crucial team members are busy promoting the movie and giving promotional interviews. Surprisingly, everything is working in the favour of the movie.
No doubt, they have created an interest to pull the crowds to the theatres and it is left to the content of the movie to do the rest of the talking. This movie is said to have the backdrop of NIA which was formed after the Mumbai Terror Attacks.
Like Rajasekhar has pinned hope on this movie as his comeback vehicle, audiences have pinned hopes that they are going to watch a different movie with content ruling the proceedings. It’s time for our full review on this Praveen Sattaru directorial. Stay tuned, folks.
