Das CH
Das CH
The film starts off with a good introduction of Ravi Teja, and the combination of Amitabh and Ravi Teja will certainly please their fans. When it comes to the love story, despite the good presence of the lead pair, it feels prolonged, with only a few laughs here and there. However, when the songs come on screen, they provide a totally different vibe, giving us a hint that the scenes in the love story were half-baked.
Comedian Satya deserves credit for bringing entertainment in a few scenes. The film gets more interesting during the action sequences, where Ravi Teja excels. However, it’s worth noting that the film does not maintain the same high during an important scene, but it ends well.
Jagapathi Babu, as the usual antagonist in a commercial film, doesn’t have any additional characterization to impress, though he does justice to the role given. The interval scene also feels half-baked, but if it gets more interesting in the latter half with some good action episodes then it could potentially lift the film. So far, it’s a half-baked commercial film with an okayish love story. Bhagyashree Borse, however, steals the show with her impressive dubbing and screen presence.
Despite the director impressing us with the opening scene, the film becomes a tiresome experience when the core point is mixed with entertainment. Comedy does not work out in important raid scenes, and when the humor is especially uninteresting, it leads to even more dissatisfaction.
Apart from the songs and Sidhu’s cameo, there isn’t much to be impressed by.
“Blockbuster audio meets an undercooked entertainer”
Some films are better left as they are, and Mr. Bachchan proves this point clearly. Director Harish Shankar’s attempt to reshape the film by blending in entertainment elements falls flat, leading to a sense of lagging throughout most of the movie. When the comedy fails to land, the result is chaos.
While the first half is somewhat manageable despite a drawn-out love story, offering a few scattered laughs, the latter half becomes muddled. The core plot of the story gets lost in the attempt to mix it with entertainment, which is poorly executed.
Jagapathi Babu, cast as the antagonist, fails to leave a strong impression. This is not entirely his fault, as his character lacks the distinctiveness needed to make his villainy compelling. The film lacks the necessary build-up to create a powerful clash between good and evil. The screenplay ultimately falls short, leaving even Ravi Teja’s efforts in vain.
Visually, Ravi Teja looks good on screen and brings energy, particularly during the film’s impressive audio tracks. The chemistry between the lead pair and Mickey J. Meyer’s music are among the few highlights, lifting the overall tone of the film.
Sidhu Jonnalaggada’s cameo appearance provides a brief moment of relief, making one wonder why the same engaging treatment wasn’t applied to the protagonist, instead of relying on side characters for extended and unnecessary comedy.
Overall Verdict: Harish Shankar’s reimagined version of Raid fails to live up to expectations. While it might offer some sporadic entertainment, it’s mostly disappointing. However, Ravi Teja’s fans like myself might still find it worth a one-time watch.
