Cast: Vishnu Manchu , Revathi , Tejaswi Madivada , Madhu
Shalini , Surya
Directed by : Ram Gopal Varma
Produced by : Vijay, Parthasaradhi
Banner :24 Frames Factory, AV Pictures
Music by : Seshu KMR
Release Date : 2014-09-13
Rating:3.25/5
Anukshanam: Vishnu keeps you on your toes
Story:
Goutam (Vishnu Manchu) is a sincere police officer
who stays with his loving-wife Satya (Tejaswi). Everything goes well for him
till he confronts a trouble in form of Seetharam (Surya), a cab
driver-turned-serial killer who brutally murders beautiful girls in Hyderabad
for pleasure. And now, Goutam launches a manhunt for Seetharam. In the mission,
he is assisted by Sailaja (Revathi) who mastered in the behavioral sciences and
has a knack over the psyche of pyshos.
Performances:
Vishnu Manchu: The pitch-perfect performance by film's lead
protagonist Vishnu is what stands out in the film. Vishnu deserves all the
laurels, accolades for choosing a film like Anukshanam. He has set a new
precedent to his peers by picking such out-of-the-box story. Not many star
heroes would dare to essay a role. And Vishnu seeks teeth into it. Vishnu is in
good form throughout the film. He evolved as a matured-actor with this flick.
Acting-wise, this could be one of the best films in Vishnu's career.
Revathi: After a long hiatus, Revathi has made her
comeback. Simply put, she couldn't have better comeback. She aptly fits the
bill as a psychologist.
Surya: Despite the fact that he's newcomer, he emoted well.
Unless you're informed that he's debutante, you'd not know that through his
acting skills.
Tejaswi: Tejaswi as Satya sizzled in brief role as Vishnu
Manchu's wife.
Madhu Shalini: Madhu Shalini essays the role of TV
journalist Aasha.
Others: It's tailor-made role (Home Minister) for Kota
Sreenivasa Rao and Brahmanandam is passable in the film. Brahmi's role should
have been etched well.
Direction: Directing a crime thriller is a cakewalk for Ram
Gopal Varma and Anukshanam is no different either. Varma does it with ease.
However, he continues his uncanny camera techniques, at places, but that didn't
deter you at all. RGV is back with a bang with Anukshanam.
Editing: Anukshanam is slick, fast-paced. Editing is done
with great finesse.
Positives:
Vishnu Manchu
RGV's expertise
Screenplay
Negatives:
Scenes involving Brahmanandam
Analysis:
Anukshanam instantly strikes a chord for reasons that are
manifold. The movie's gritty realistic narration is something bolt out of the
blue in Telugu films and this works in a big way for the film. At a time, T-town
is running after illogical mass-masala commercial potboilers like Power,
Rabhasa, one needs a lot of courage to come up with such a film which sans
songs, comedy, over-the-top action episodes. Kudos to Vishnu and Varma for
putting efforts in what they believed in. What forms is a Telugu film on the
lines of a Hollywood film. Especially the film's pace is what hooks and engages
audience throughout the film. Vishnu Manchu succeeds in keeping you on your
toes.
Sample this, Goutam (Vishnu) receives a parcel sent by
serial killer Seetharam (Surya) which has the "head" of a girl Nidhi
Seetharam had killed. When Vishnu opens up the parcel in front of the Nidhi's
boyfriend Navdeep, but he manages to conceal it. Vishnu's subtle action here
takes the movie to new high. Sailaja (Revathi) too works in favour of the film.
Yet the movie has its share of stumbling blocks.
Brahmanandam is a spoilsport for the film. Though he tries to but fails
miserably. It's conspicuous that his role has been forcefully included. But it's
passable. If you're a regular complainant about Telugu films, you must watch
Anukshanam. And if you're not, still you should watch Anukshanam. It's not a
routine Telugu film you get to watch every now and then.
Final Verdict: Vishnu’s Show all the Way
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