srikanth-terror-review-ratingBOTTOM LINE
Dependable cop drama

OUR RATING
2.75/5

CENSOR
U/A Certified – 144 mins.


terror-reviewWhat is the film about?
Redemption of a cop Vijay (Srikanth) from corruption charges and guilt in front of his father while simultaneously thwarting a massive terror attack planned on the city.

How is Srikanth’s performance?
Srikanth’s performance is the heart and soul of the film. Not to oversell it but the actor hasn’t been this good in a very long time. He looks sharp and focused from the start till the end in the film. Some of his scenes with colleagues on police department and system in general were really well acted. As they say in the film Srikanth is ‘Mr. Dependable’.


terror-reviewDirection By Satish Kasetty?
Satish Kasetty has done a good job on the script he has at hand. His direction is solid, combine that with engaging screenplay we have narrative that stays focused and is on target more often than not. The problem with the film is the length which is stretched beyond necessary limits. The climax is the biggest causality in this aspect. It is long and way drawn out than necessary although neatly directed.


terror-reviewNikhita and others?
Just like in the film where Nikitha plays a housewife and stays away from all the action, in terms of performance too she is relegated to background. Apart from Srikanth the two other good performers from the film are Kota Srinivas Rao and Prudhvi. While the former acts his usual and yet manages to impress, the latter much like Vennela Kishore and Satyam Rajesh in other film of the day, surprises with a different characterization. One wishes it were continued till the end though. As far as rest of the cast goes, it looks like they have been picked up from Ram Gopal Varma cop dramas. They all suit their parts which is all that is required, we guess. Uttej, Nassaer and Sudha deliver their usual bits.

Music-Director-movie-reviewMusic and other departments?
Background score by Sai Kartheek is all that one need to talk about and it is fine, although predictable. Technically the film is adequate variety with decent cinematography in parts and editing. Dialogues could have had more impact especially with such performance given by the lead, they would have been memorable then.


terror-reviewHighlights?
Srikanth performance
Screenplay
Story

Drawbacks?
Length
Climax
Extremely far fetched at times


terror-reviewAlternative Take
An alternative take would be to have a sharp to the point film with no excess in terms of political bashing and police glorification.

Did I enjoy it?
Yes, for most part.

Will you recommend it?
Yes with little reservation.

Terror Review by Siddhartha

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