Release Date:September 29, 2023
123Telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Actors: Virat Karna, Pragathi Srivastava, Rao Ramesh, Naren, Naga Babu, Anasuya, Tanikella Bharani, Rajeev Kanakala, Ishwari Rao, Brigada Saga
Director: Srikanth Addala
Producer: Miryala Ravinder Reddy
Music: Mickey J. Mayor
Cinematography: Chota K. Naidu
Editor: Marthand K. Venkatesh
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“Pedakapu” is the latest interesting film directed by Srikanth Addala, a popular director of Tollywood. New hero Virat Karna is introduced as a hero with this film which received a good buzz with the announcement of the movie title. Let’s see in the review whether this film meets the expectations.
Story:
Coming to the story…the film is planned in the 1980s, two gangs Satya Rangaiah (Rao Ramesh) and Bhayanna (Naren) are competing for power in an area, while oppression is taking place between these gangs and power politics, a common man Pedakapu (Virat Karna) What is the role? It was already the time when senior NTR was setting up the Telugu Desam Party in the state. If you want to know, you have to watch this movie.
Plus Points:
First of all, the background of this film is interesting. In fact, many people may not have expected such a solid subject from Srikanth Addala. Some scenes in the movie are intense in that range. Also, young hero Virat Karna delivered a solid performance. Also, despite how challenging his role is, he impressed with a very mature performance even though it was his first film.
Also, actors like Anasuya, Rao Ramesh and Pragathi Srivastava also gave impressive performances. It should also be said that the second half is another major strength of the movie. The details and twists in it are very good. Also the combination of versatile actor Rao Ramesh and Srikanth Addala has a mark. Now it goes beyond that.
It must be said that the dialogues written by Rao Ramesh and his portrayal of the character is also a highlight. Also there is a short message on actress Anasuya. Apart from that, Anasuya also gave a solid performance. Along with all these, the highlight of the movie is the visuals shown by Chhota K Naidu, which set the background of the movie perfectly and gave a good treat to the audience with very natural visuals. Also, Mickey Jay Mayer’s music was an added attraction.
Minus Points:
Some elements in this image are very detailed and clear. With this, it should be said that this aspect is a bit minus in this film. The director is very clear about everything but the entire first half of the movie is enough to introduce the characters. This makes the story a bit slow. Also, the screenplay in the movie is also slightly different.
It is difficult for everyone to connect with this. Also in this movie we may remember the movies we have already seen like Rangasthalam, Dussehra, Rakta Charitra. Also the violence in the movie can be very disturbing. Also, some elements in the movie seem to be a bit repeated. Also some sequences dialogues need to be designed better.
Technical category:
The efforts put in by the producers of ‘Akhanda’ in this film are good. Also, all the set works designed according to the theme of the movie are also very neat. Structures and values have not been compromised anywhere. In the technical team, as already mentioned above, Mickey J Meyer Chota K Prasad’s cinematography, who provided the music, became the backbone of the movie. Also dialogues and costumes are good. Editing should be better.
When it comes to director Srikanth Addala, he tried to make the point he wanted to make very clear. But this effort feels a bit repetitive and slow at some places. But overall we can see a brand new Srikanth Addala movie.
Verdict:
Overall, “Pedakapu 1” is impressive with intense emotions and engaging scenes. Virat Karna as the main hero made a very good debut and impressed with his performance. Also, all the other main characters in the movie have given solid performances. A bit slow narration and some disturbing scenes here and there may not connect with this movie. As an aside, this movie can be given a try this weekend.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
