“Lacking substantial impact, the film ‘Lineman‘, which premiered on March 22, 2024, receives a modest rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Despite boasting a promising ensemble cast including Thrigun, Kaajal Kunder, B. Jayashree, Niviksha Naidu, Sujay Shastry, Apoorva Shree, and Harini Srikanth, the film struggles to resonate with its audience. Directed by Sastry and V. Raghu, with production helmed by Purple Rock Entertainer, ‘Lineman’ falls short of delivering a memorable cinematic experience.
Set within a potentially compelling narrative landscape, the film fails to fully immerse viewers, lacking the depth and resonance necessary to captivate. Despite the commendable efforts of the talented cast, the storyline feels underdeveloped and fails to evoke the intended emotional responses. Even the contributions of the director of music, Kadri Manikanth, and the film’s director, Shanthi Sagar H.G., are unable to salvage the overall execution.
While L. Raghunatha’s editing may demonstrate technical proficiency, it ultimately falls short of elevating the film beyond its fundamental flaws. In essence, ‘Lineman’ disappoints audiences, leaving them yearning for a more cohesive and impactful storytelling experience.”
Here is the Trailer for the Lineman Movie
Actor Thrigun has since produced the movie Lineman. This village drama was directed by Raghu Sastry; we’ll see how it turns out.
Story:
The film, which is set in the Satthipalli village of the Khammam district, centers on Lineman Natraj, also known as Nattu (Thrigun), and his peculiar choice. In Satthipalli, Devudamma, also known as Jayashree, is a highly respected midwife who has helped women give birth to children for many generations. In honor of Devudamma’s approaching 100th birthday, the entire village organizes a lavish celebration. But in order to save four lives, Nattu turns off the electricity grid. He also tells everyone that there will be no electricity for a few more days. That’s what Lineman is all about: why did Nattu make that decision?
Bonus Points:
Being a skilled actor by nature, Thrigun played Nattu’s part on screen with ease. His body language, facial expressions, and dialogue delivery are all rather good in the second half. The role of the midwife was played brilliantly by veteran actress Jayashree.
Negative Points:
While the film emphasizes that no one has the right to take another person’s life, the protagonist severely disrupts the lives of the villagers by turning off the electricity. To save four birds, many lives are lost, which runs counter to the main goal the movie attempts to accomplish. There are many different age groups living in the village, from young children to the elderly, and the film doesn’t explain why making them uncomfortable is a good deed.
In practice, the solution presented in Lineman is not feasible. A few paper clips that claim that similar incidents occurred in a few villages are shown at the conclusion. Well, the vast majority of people cannot be blamed for this. The video also discusses how severe smartphone addiction impacts interpersonal relationships. We depend on electricity for a lot of other things besides just our cell phones, and in this day and age, it is impossible to survive without it.
In many ways, mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives and are no longer just for entertainment. It made sense if the film had focused on social media addiction. These elements contribute to the message’s preachy tone. The majority of the time, the execution is pretty poor, and the technical quality of the film is poor.
The first half is completely nonsensical, and the humor is incredibly grating. Songs appear out of nowhere, and in many scenes, the treatment is similar to that of a daily soap opera. The leisurely pace will put your patience to the test. Subplots and comedy tracks are separate. They are a burden and add no value.
Technical Details:
The movie receives a low technical score. The production values, cinematography, music, and editing are all subpar. The concept and execution of the movie are not at all compelling. There is no lip-syncing for other actors, save for Thrigun and a few others. The dialogue has been written badly.
Conclusion:
Overall, the plot of Lineman Film is incredibly dull and the film centers on an odd notion that isn’t realistically achievable. Additionally, there are a lot of scenes in the movie that run counter to the main idea it explores. The only positive aspects of this village drama are Thrigun and veteran actress Jayashree. Therefore, it’s advisable to select different forms of entertainment for this weekend.
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