Movie Name : Gandhi Tatha Chettu
Release Date : January 24, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, Ananda Chakrapani, Rag Mayur, and others
Director : Padmavathi Malladi
Producers : Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Yelamanchili, Sesha Sindhu Rao
Music Director : Ree
Cinematographers : Viswa Devabattula, Srijita Cheruvupally
Editor : Shanker Day TN
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Renowned Tollywood director Sukumar’s daughter Sukriti Veni makes her acting debut in Gandhi Tatha Chettu. Directed by Padmavathi Malladi, the film released in theatres today. Here’s our review to see how it fares.
Story:
Set in the village of Adluru, Telangana, the film follows Gandhi (Sukriti Veni), a young girl who learns the principles of Mahatma Gandhi from her grandfather, Ramachandraya (Ananda Chakrapani). When a minister’s spokesperson, Satish (Rag Mayur), persuades the villagers to sell their land for a chemical factory, Ramachandraya refuses, as his land holds a tree he deeply cherishes. Before passing away, he entrusts Gandhi with the task of protecting the tree at all costs. Gandhi takes on the responsibility, facing opposition from the villagers and Satish. The story revolves around whether she succeeds in saving the tree.
Plus Points:
Sukriti Veni’s performance is a standout in her debut film. She portrays the character of Gandhi with ease and authenticity, delivering a natural and heartfelt performance.
Ananda Chakrapani is also impressed by his portrayal of the loving grandfather, and his emotional scenes with Sukriti are touching. Though in a limited role, Rag Mayur performs well, and the supporting cast does a decent job in their respective roles.
The director effectively conveys the film’s core message of achieving goals through non-violence (Ahimsa Marg).
Minus Points:
The film suffers from a simplistic story and a linear screenplay that makes the narrative predictable. The second half, in particular, feels drawn out and lacks engaging moments.
The absence of twists or emotional depth weakens the overall impact. Gandhi’s efforts to save the tree, while central to the story, could have been portrayed with more intensity and better writing.
These shortcomings make the film feel slow and less captivating, especially for the audience seeking a more engaging experience.
Technical Aspects:
Director Padmavathi Malladi deserves credit for choosing a socially relevant subject for her debut. However, the film’s screenplay could have been more engaging, as the lack of twists and emotional depth diminishes its potential.
The cinematography is neat, and the sync sound is handled well, but the editing could have been sharper, particularly in the second half. The production values are okay.
Verdict:
On the whole, Gandhi Tatha Chettu is a sincere effort with a meaningful message, though it falls short in execution. Sukriti Veni’s impressive debut stands out as the film’s highlight, but its slow pacing, predictability, and lack of emotional depth detract from the experience. While the award-winning film delivers a noble message about non-violence and environmental preservation, it may not achieve commercial success but is sure to win hearts with its social message.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
