The film’s title is Sundaram Master.
Release Date: February 23, 2024.
Movie Rating: 3.5/5
Cast: Bhadram, Divya Sripada, Balakrishna Neelakantapu, Harsha Vardhan, Harsha Chemudu, and others.
Director: Kalyan Santosh.
Producers: Ravi Teja and Sudheer Kumar Kurru.
Music Director: Sricharan Pakala.
Cinematographer: Deepak Yeragera.
Editor: Karthik Vunnava.
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Harsha Chemudu, also known as Viva Harsha, made his debut as a lead actor in the film Sundaram Master, which opened in theaters today. To learn how it is, read the review.
Story:
Sundar Rao (Harsha Chemudu) arrives in the remote village of Miryalametta as an English teacher with a mysterious mission that goes beyond teaching English. How are the English-speaking villagers treating him? Will he succeed in his mission? What happens eventually? These are the mysteries that can only be revealed by watching the film.
Plus Points:
Harsha Chemudu shines in his first lead role, delivering a performance full of witty banter and expressive acting that recalls his previous work.
The humorous interactions between Harsha and the villagers are well-executed, highlighting their characters’ innocence, especially in the second half.
Balakrishna Neelakantapu and the other members of the cast captivate the audience with their superb performances.
Minus points:
While the story’s simplicity is understandable, the director could have used a more fast-paced and gripping narration, particularly in the second half, to keep the audience interested.
The humorous charm of the first half of the film captivates audiences, but the second half of the film lacks the same level of humor and moves slowly. Regrettably, there is a lackluster execution in the later, emotional scenes.
In addition, the characters of Divya Sripada and Harsha Vardhan have little impact on the overall story.
In addition, some scenes seem out of place and could have been done better, like the finale where Harsha Vardhan is convinced by Harsha Chemudu.
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Technical aspects:
Kalyan Santhosh, the writer and director, clearly wants to entertain the audience, but a more substantial story and screenplay would have improved the film’s overall appeal.
While Sricharan Pakala’s music and Deepak Yeragera’s cinematography meet acceptable standards, Karthik Vunnava’s editing is flawless. The art department’s excellent work deserves recognition, and the production values are satisfactory.
Verdict:
Overall, Sundaram Master is an acceptable comedy drama experience, aided by Harsha Chemudu’s solid performance and comedy scenes. However, the film’s thin plot, slow and weak screenplay, and lack of emotional depth in the second half all pose significant challenges. Consider alternative entertainment options this weekend.
