What should I say about this film? I am writing this review almost a decade after its original release. Yet, the film continues to work big time for me, just as it did at the time of its release. Everything about it works for me. Allu Arjun's solid performance, Vakkantham's engaging writing, Thaman's terrific BGM, songs, and re-recording, along with the master storyteller Surender Reddy's impeccable and impactful direction, all stand out.
I don't know who came up with the title, but it is such a befitting title for this adrenaline-rush-inducing movie. The direction, editing, performances, and music all complement each other brilliantly. The interval block is one of the best in TFI so far. This block is a testament to the caliber of Surender Reddy. He manages to achieve something extraordinary out of this block, which, in the hands of many others, would've fallen flat. Damn!!!
Once again, every element, including, Brahmi's block in the climax, Sruthi Haasan's track, Prakash Raj's track, and the terrific casting with Ravi Kishan, who killed his role, stands out. Every time I see him, he performs solidly, and his scenes are executed so well that they are blood pumping, Mukesh Rushi's dubbing, the terrific comedy, including Saloni's, MS Narayana's track, and Posani's track... It's impressive that they had so many elements in the movie, yet they all blended so seamlessly.
But it is also kind of sad that Surender Reddy hasn't directed or chosen an original project such as this or Kick since then. Looking at the projects that followed this movie, I presume he had to take some out of compulsion rather than his choice. Nonetheless, in Surender Reddy, I continue to believe. Thank you, sir, for giving us this gem of a movie.
