Kshanam Review: Worthy Watching






Movie Review: Kshanam

Rating: 3/5

Cast: Adivi Sesh, Adah Sharma, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Vennela Kishore, Ravi Varma, Satyam Rajesh and Satyadev.

Music: Sri Charan Pakala

Cinematography:
Shaneel Deo

Dialogues: Abburi Ravi

Producers: Param V Potluri - Kavin Anne

Story: Adivi Sesh

Screenplay: Ravikanth Perepu - Adivi Sesh

Direction: Ravikanth Perepu

Release Date: 26th February 2016

 Here comes the movie kshanam  and Adivi Sesh who made his debut with 'Karma'. He also acted in other films like Pawan Kalyan’s “Panjaa” and Rajamouli’s “Baahubali” and also unconventional film.
For 'Kshanam', He worked as the writer and acted in the lead role. Ravikanth Perepu is the director of this new release today and the film have good expectations on it.

Synopsis:

Rishi(Adivi ) and Swetha (Adah Sharma) are ex-lovers, swetha call her ex-boy friend who working as investment banker in US and tells about her daughter is missing. So he comes to India to help Swetha and takes up the mission to trace her. Rishi approaches the police like every citizen but no use.So  Rishi starts cracking this kidnap case on his own to find out that it is more than a simple abduct case .In the process, Rishi gets the doubt whether Swetha is speaking truth or not? Does she really have a daughter named Riya or not? The rest of the story is about chasing the mystery behind the child's abduction.

Performances:

Adivi Sesh improved his acting skills compared to his earlier movies and he is apt for this role and convincible  in the role. His dialogue delivery is good. He showed good variations as care-free guy in the flashback and a man with intensity in present times.
He carried the whole film on his shoulders. He is flawless throughout the course of the movie.

Adah Shah played a role which suits her but still this character need a good actor. Only her fans would love watching her in such roles.

Anasuya's role has got a full role in films and she does complete justice.
Satyam Rajesh rocks as a cop and he used his opportunity effectively by playing it with all sincerity. Vennela Kishore, Ravi Varma and Satya dev did well.

Pros:
  • Interesting storyline
  • Twists and turns
  • Gripping narration
  • Tense moments
  • Adavi Sesh

Cons:  Hurried climax

           Limited Appeal

Technicalities:

'Kshanam' is a film with high-technical values. Sri Charan's song was so-so but Background Score provided by him will mesmerize the audience. Shaneel Deo's camera work is top notch. Editing is crisp & no scene looks like wastage. Makers deserve credit for maintaining good Production Values inspite of low budget. Screenplay of Ravikanth Perepu & Adivi Sesh is a major asset to 'Kshanam'. A Ravikanth Perepu leaf a mark of his owns with debut movie and his grip is dealing a suspense thriller is appreciable. He succeeded in attaining the right tone and gripping narration does the job for him.

Analysis:

"Kshanam" is directed differently from regular style and thrillers aren’t new for Telugu people but this offers new presentation. This Psychological thrilling story of a missing girl and misleading every thinking and keeping audience gripping to the Scene.

Watching the title logo of 'Kshanam' closely one gets to know about the clues it offers. It’s a combination of large structures in USA, Hyderabad's monument Charminar and a Girl Child. The plot of 'Kshanam' - 'Protagonist reaching India from America to save a Girl' was beautifully presented here.

Gripping suspense thrillers like 'Kshanam' are a rarity in TFI. Unexpected twists & turns without deviating from the central plot is the real strength of this movie.

Being aware that Screenplay is crucial for any thriller to hit the bull's eye, Makers took utmost care in keeping the proceeding gripping while unfolding the mystery. Audience keep guessing for most of the time and that's the USP of 'Kshanam'.

'Kshanam' starts on a slow note and gains momentum during the pre-Interval phase. The non-linear approach while presenting the Flashback is a good attempt. Second Half keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats, especially the last 40-odd minutes. The final twist is hard to digest but one has to appreciate the way 'Kshanam' Team presented what they believed in. Thrillers like these aren't for those who enjoy regular commercial entertainers loaded with slapstick comedy & brainless action.

Bottom Line: A Gripping Thriller!

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