Review in pics: Virodhi
The movie revolves around a journalist, Jayadev (Srikanth). As Jayadev interviews a corrupt politician embroiled in land-grabbing, Maoists attack and kill him.
Jul 01, 2011 17:25 IST
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Cast: Srikanth, Ajay, Kamal Kamaraju, Shivaji Raja, Ravi Varma, Nagineedu, Ahuti Prasad, Vijayachander, Kamalini Mukherjee, CVL Narasimha Rao and others.
Credits: Music – RP Patnaik, Producer – Anil Meka, Story, screenplay, dialogues and direction – Neelakanta. Banner: Meka Media
Released on: July 1, 2011 -
The movie revolves around a journalist, Jayadev (Srikanth). As Jayadev interviews a corrupt politician embroiled in land-grabbing, Maoists attack and kill him.
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The Maoists take Jayadev hostage in a bid to escape the crime scene.
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The Maoists decide to use Jayadev as a human shield to ward off the police.
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Meanwhile, in captivity, Jayadev tries understand the ideology and mindset of his captors.
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Jayadev realizes that that the leader of the group is using these men to fulfill his personal ambitions.
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The director, Neelakanta, dared to be different with an off-beat film and ends up with a credible, tightly-knit plot.
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However, at times the film is too heavy. The music is average and most of it is background score, barring one song between the hero and heroine.
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As the hero Srikanth is sidelined and doesn't have much to do in the film.
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The film's attention is largely focused on the leader of the Maoists (Ajay). Ajay completely justifies his character and effectively portrays the negative shades.
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Others, including Kamal Kamaraju and Ravi Varma, were insignificant.
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Last word: If you are in the mood for a serious film, Virodhi is worth a watch.
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