Adikesava features Panja Vaishnav Tej and Sri Leela as the central figures.The much awaited movie from Sithara Entertainments directed by Srikanth Reddy and produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya is ready to set the silver screens ablaze and the much hyped action sequences promoted by the producer are about to be viewed. Let’s see how Adikesava received audience accolds.
Plot:
Balu (Vaishnav Tej), a jobless youngster aimless in life with his best friend Sudarshan, enjoying life eventually due to parents expectations and secures a job, a wish by his mother. The unexpected ease of his job interviews unveils a peculiar turn of events as he lands a position in a company led by the heroine (Chitra) Sri Leela. The narrative takes a curious twist as Balu is promptly appointed as the Marketing Head, culminating in foreign locales and a visually conceived duet with the protagonist.
In another part of the story Chenga Reddy (Joju George),involved in engagement in the employment of child labor within his mine, where the same material and labor are found at Chitra’s office which she immediately cancels Chenga Reddy contract which only results in her father’s frustration over her, Chenga Reddy casting a shadow over his village that even the police and government hesitate to challenge.
As the romantic subplot between the leads unfolds, Sri Leela’s father attempts to issue a warning, only to be thwarted by the intrusion of Tanikella Bharani and Balu’s revelation as Rudra Kaleswar Reddy.
The motivation behind Balu’s transformation into Rudra Kaleswar Reddy and the ensuing events at Chenga Reddy’s mine serve as the central enigma, enticing audiences to experience the revelation on the silver screen.
Performances:
Sri Leela and Chenga Reddy deliver commendable performances, with Sri Leela attempting to salvage the film through her adept dancing skills, while Chenga Reddy injects an element of dread through his actions and dialogue delivery. Regrettably, other cast members appear underutilized, and Vaishnav Tej struggles to align with the nuances of his character.
Technical Aspects:
Direction: The directorial effort falls short as Shrikanth Reddy appears disconnected from the pulse of the current generation, seemingly confined to the sensibilities of the 90s. Anticipations linger for a more resonant cinematic offering in his next endeavor.
Cinematography: The visual aesthetics make a valiant attempt to salvage the film’s visual appeal.
Music: While the background score is acceptable, the absence of a memorable song remains conspicuous.
Art: The artistic components of the film stand out with commendable execution.
Telugu Funda Verdict: Adikesava, despite harboring a potentially compelling narrative, succumbs to predictability, reminiscent of numerous films with analogous themes dating back to the black and white era. The film offers a cautionary reminder that not all that glitters is gold, and the testimonials articulated before the camera may not be entirely reliable. Although not recommended outright, the film beckons the viewer to form a personal judgment.
Telugu Funda Rating: 1.25/5.
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