Farhan Sheikh

Trailer chusi expectations pettukoledu, kani movie chala baga nachindi. Emotional scenes ni hurry cheyyakunda time teesukoni chupinchadu, andhuke connect ayyindi.

A crowd film in the best sense of the term.

Went in for the genre thrills and mostly got them, though the middle section sags noticeably. The setup is genuinely gripping — strong hook, clear stakes, well-drawn central conflict. Execution in the back half can't quite match the promise of the opening thirty minutes. Technical work, particularly editing during the tense sequences, is consistently strong throughout. A supporting performance nearly steals the whole film in limited screen time. Not the best in its genre this year, but comfortably above average.

The lead performance is doing an enormous amount of work here.

Caught this over the weekend, the second half really picked up the pace.

Mass audience ki pandaga. Fight scenes, elevation shots, fan moments anni unnai. Class audience ki konchem over anipinchochu kani theatre lo experience adurs.

Sharp writing, and it trusts the audience to keep up.

Overrated by a notch, but genuinely well made.