Kesava Movie Review

Movie:  Keshava 

Cast: Nikhil, Ritu Varma, Isha Koppikar, Vennela Kishore, Priya Dharshi, Raja Ravindra, Rao Ramesh, Ajay, Bramhaji, and Others

Story, Direction, and Screenplay: Sudheer Varma

Music Director: Sunny MR

Background Score: Prashant Pillai

Cinematographer: Diwakar Mani

Editor: SR Sekhar

Producer: Abhishek Nama

Banner: Abhishek Pictures

Censor Certificate: U/A

Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hour: 56 minutes)

Release date: May 19th, 2017

Watched at Galaxy theater, Tolichowchi

Behind the Screens:

Young Hero Nikhil impressed the audience with his unique story selection after back to back flops before Swamy Ra Ra movie. Now he came up with another interesting subject with Keshava. His last film, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada ended up as his career best movie at box office and Hero is looking for the same result once again with Keshava. Then we can see how the move is?

Story-line:

Keshava (Nikhil) loses his parents in a car accident in his childhood. He lives with his sister. Keshava suffers from a rare heart disease as his heart on the right side and should always keep his anger or tension in check. Any mental or physical tension will ruin his health. In this situation, he goes on a killing spree and rest is all about what happens forms the story.

Performances:

Nikhil came up with an intense performance in a role which is keen on revenge for his parent's death. Throughout the film, Nikhil totally settled in his character. Hero character requires to be serious, he acted with an ease with a serious note.  Isha Koppikar in her comeback as an IPS Officer makes a stunning comeback. Ritu Varma is good in the short role. Vennela Kishore is excellent with his typical comedy timing and expressions. Priyadarshi is just okay in a limited role. Anchor anusuya bharadwaj voice completely suits to her. Others like Rao Ramesh, Ajay, Brahmaji, Raja Ravindra are good in their roles.

Analysis:

Director Sudheer Varma handled the revenge drama in a stylish manner.  First and foremost is director succeeded by not encouraging unnecessary commercial elements in the film like item songs, love songs between lead pair etc except very few forced comedy bits. Keshava is a Crime Thriller which has got a simple story but runs completely on the screenplay. 

The Right Side Heart Disorder of Nikhil has got nothing to the story as mainly focused in trailers. Elevating the movie with this problem would have given a different shape to the film but the director Sudheer Varma haven't focused on it. And producers and director used that point in film's promotions cleverly. There are other things which would have been good if addressed properly. 

Technical Values:

Sunny's music is good. Prashant Pillai’s Background score is hunting and terrific. Diwakar Mani’s Cinematography is top notch and the lighting gives an intense feel while watching the film. Editing is good and Few Dialogues are good. Production Values of Abhishek Pictures are good.

Positives:

- Crisp Narration

- Screenplay

- Twists

- BGM

- Cinematography

Negatives:

- Parts of scenes

Final Verdict:

Kesava film is gripping decent revenge drama which picturized in a stylish manner.

The Right Side Heart Disorder of Nikhil has got nothing to the story as mainly focused in trailers. Director should have used the novel point of Right Side Heart to drive the point effectively. 

You can watch this movie with fewer expectations.

Bottom Line: Don't Drink and Drive

Review by Manikick

Rating: 3/5