The film begins intriguingly with a criminal escaping from a mental asylum. Two years later, the story follows Varalakshmi Sarath Kumar, a strong, independent woman fighting for her job in the city to support her daughter. Initially, everything seems promising, but when her marital issues surface, the plot loses momentum until the interval twist.
Overall, it feels like a half-baked thriller, more of a showcase for Varalakshmi’s talent. Her performance holds the film together, at least for the first 30 minutes. Hopefully, the latter half delivers some thrills for this psychological thriller.
The film starts off uninterestingly, and the emotional track of mother-daughter sentiment linked to the antagonist seems illogical as Mime Gopi failed to impress with his performance.
Despite Varalakshmi’s efforts at the other end, it completely tests our patience. The horrible climax sums up the film’s verdict: a disappointing ride.
“Varalakshmi’s attempts were fruitless in this lackluster psychological thriller, Ignore”
In any successful psychological thriller, there needs to be either a strong antagonist with convincing motives or a series of gripping, thrilling moments. Unfortunately, this film fails to deliver on both counts. The backstory of Mime Gopi’s character as the antagonist is poorly portrayed, and his villainous acts lack justification. Additionally, the twist in his characterization feels arbitrary and devoid of logic. The revelation that his character holds no significance in the climax leaves the audience feeling unsatisfied and regretful for investing in the film.
While Varalakshmi’s performance is commendable throughout the film, her efforts are undermined by the lack of support from the filmmakers. Despite her best efforts, the narrative fails to provide a solid foundation for her character to thrive.
Apart from a promising opening thirty minutes, the film struggles to maintain momentum, requiring considerable patience from the audience to endure the latter half. Director Anil Katz misses the mark by failing to capitalize on potentially intriguing plot points, and his narrative skills fall short of engaging the audience. The expected climax twist feels forced and ultimately contributes to the overall disappointment of the viewing experience.
In summary, the film offers nothing in terms of thrills or emotional connection to the story. It’s a disappointing journey from start to finish, lacking the essential elements that make a psychological thriller compelling.
