Ghost Movie Date of Release: November 4, 2023
Movie Review: 2.5 out of 5 for the movie
starring Satya Prakash, Prashanth Narayanan, Jayaram, Anupam Kher, Shiva Rajkumar, and Archana Jois
Leading Man: MG Srinivas
Producer: Nagaraj Sandesh
Director of Music: Arjun Janya
Film director: Mahendra Simha
Editor: Kumar Deepu S
Ghost, a recently released Kannada blockbuster starring Shiva Rajkumar in the title role, has entered the Telugu market. To find out how the film is, read our review.
Story:
A bold takeover of a central jail in Karnataka is carried out by an unidentified man named Big Daddy (Shiva Rajkumar), and his group takes hostages, including the inmates and Vamana Srinivasan, a former CBI officer played by Prasanth Narayanan. ACP Charan Raj is given the task by the government to settle the dispute and get the former CBI officer released. One must see this movie to understand the mysteries surrounding Big Daddy’s identity, motivations, and final result.
Extra Credits:
In the first part of the film, the director skillfully captures the audience’s attention while maintaining a high degree of intrigue in the plot. The story advances quickly, supported by well-written action scenes.
Shiva Rajkumar does a great job in a role that doesn’t require a lot of dialogue, which goes well with his affable manner.
Jayaram does a good job portraying Charan Raj, and a strong musical score elevates a few of the scenes.
Negative Points:
Although the first half’s story and screenplay are fairly strong, it becomes more difficult to maintain the same level of interest in the second half. The film’s latter half suffers from a sense of over-extension as a result of the director’s struggles to maintain interest.
Several grandiose scenes in the film could sometimes make viewers wonder if they are realistic.
There are certain scenes, especially in the second half, that could use stronger dialogue. Certain scenes might make you nostalgic for earlier movies, and the flashback episode doesn’t have the same impact as a well-written character backstory.
One major concern is the dubbing, as the actors’ voices in Telugu do not match the actors’ naturally. Surprisingly, Jayaram’s inner monologue and on-screen voice have different tones.
Little of the character played by Archana Jois is included in the movie, and the introduction of new characters could make it harder to relate to the Telugu audience.
Technical Features:
The film finds it difficult to sustain the level of engagement even after the director presents an interesting plot. A stronger screenplay would have made Ghost a much more successful film.
The music by Arjun Janya enhances the overall experience of the movie and makes it more appealing. While Mahendra Simha’s cinematography satisfies the requirements, Deepu, the film’s editor, could have improved the viewing experience by making more strategic cuts in the second part of the movie. There is poor dubbing.
Decision:
Ghost is an average heist action drama overall. With an engaging first half, respectable action sequences, and Shiva Rajkumar’s strong performance, it has its moments. However, the second half of the movie suffers and has too many ridiculous moments, making it a mediocre film overall. While it appeals to action fans, it doesn’t provide a truly remarkable cinematic experience for a larger audience.
