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I have been seeing a lot of needlessly negative reviews for the movie. There are two ways to look at the movie. You can look it as a Telugu cinema which has taken two steps forward in action cinema or you can look it vis-v-vis Hindi and Hollywood cinema. I am looking at it as a nice Telugu movie that is pushing the envelope. Come on what were people expecting in popcorn cinema ... it has nice action, nice thrills, a good plot, good acting, great locations ...and a thoroughly enjoyable performance by Akhil. People seem to have a vested agenda in pulling down the movie.

The positives first of all - locations, cinematic quality ... I must talk about the Dolby Atmos mixing was excellent. The cinematography top notch. Akhil Akkineni was very convincing as the agent and if at all, he deserved a slightly stronger script. Mammooty was excellent as usual. But, the surprise pick was Dino Morea as the antagonist. He has slipped into the role effortlessly as the menaching antagonist. I would recommend it for action lovers. Don't go expecting a Pathaan or a Mission Impossible look alike and I am sure you won't be disappointed.