The brouhaha can’t be denied—netizens are disappointed with the film. Some reviews stated that Prabhas looked uninspired in most scenes of the film. Netizens have asked fans to forgive Prabhas for making this horror-comedy a complete mess. But what we appreciate is the attempt to make this hilarity pack a punch for those who enjoy films that are not too much deep delve. It is indeed a fair-enough weekend watch that you can enjoy with your family and children. See, some films are made to be an entertainer—and thrive on star power. This movie has Prabhas, whom fans and netizens collectively love, especially after the immense success of Baahubali.
The story of the film centers on Gangamma, played by Zarina Wahab, an Alzheimer’s patient, and her grandson Raju, played by Prabhas. While the old lady keeps forgetting everything, her husband, Pekamedala Kanakaraju, played by Sanjay Dutt, always remains in her mind. Pekamedala is an exorcist who is believed to be exiled. Now Raju sets on a journey to find his grandfather, but learns he is dead, and has now evoked as a malicious spirit. Soon, the story unveils Pekamedala’s darker history, and Raju starts to resist him.
What follows now is the story, and how Raju and the supporting cast build on the cruxes and findings of the story as written. The BGM is neither grand nor terrible—it lies somewhere in the middle—at times it hits you, at times it misses you. The film needed sharper edges to achieve the wholeness we expected, especially with Prabhas as the lead. However, depth could have been added to the female characters as well. It’s just that it was a charmer to see Prabhas back in action, especially with a horror comedy film. Sighs, because the film could have been a grand showcase, but somewhere it just faltered in pacing, timing, punchlines, and the background score.
Overall, the film can still be a fun watch—and deserves to be a neutral spectacle. To cancel it outright might not be fair, noting the hard work that goes into making it.
IWMBuzz rates it 3/5 stars.
