Starring: Srikanth,Kamalini Mukherji,Ajay,Kamal Kama Raju and others
Director: Neelakanta
Producer: Anil Meka
Banner: Meka Media
Music: R.P.Patnaik
Story:
Story takes off with Maoists attacking and killing of corrupted politician Jangayya (Ahuthi Prasad) and a political journalist Jayadev (Srikanth), who is spotted at the place, will be held as their hostage. The State and the Central governments get alerted with this incident and the plans to rescue Jayadev will begin under the supervision of Police commissioner (Nagineedu). Gogi (Ajay), who leads the Maoist group and his members (Kamal Kamaraj, Shivaji Raja, Ravi Varma & Others) take Jayagalla to their base camp in a dense forest. How Jayagalla changes the mind set of dalam members? How many lost their lives in the fight is the rest of the story.
Performances:
Srikanth should be commended for taking up such roles, though his role lacked conventional heroism. His expressions are subtle and he did well in his limitations.
The antagonist of the film Ajay was given equal footage as of Srikanth. Ajay has got the strong role with good dialogues to prove his acting skills and he is exceptional as a naxal leader. He delivered his best with his perfect gestures.
Kamal Kamaraju gives a decent performance and leaves his mark. Kamalinee is acceptable in her limited role and does few intimate scenes. Shivaji Raja, Kiran, Ramya and others are adequate.
Technical Analysis:
Music by R.P Patnaik is okay with just a couple of situational songs but the background score and re-recording was praiseworthy and elevated the mood of the film. Cinematography by H R Ramachandra is of ordinary quality. Anil Meka’s idea of producing such film is laudable. Story by Neelakanta is good but the screenplay lacks its pace in the beginning. The post-interval episodes are racy and were handled well. Editing could have been better. Dialogues are okay. Production Values are normal.
Analysis:
Neelakanta has returned after a long gap and he has come up with a risky subject on Naxalism as the backdrop. Virodhi moves on with a slow pace in the beginning and picks up its momentum in the second half of the film and ends well. Audience might not be impressed with this story-telling as it tests the patience in some moments. The strength of the film lies completely on the performances of Ajay and Kamal Kamaraju. Though Neelakanta’s idea of Virodhi is praiseworthy, he fails downright in executing his ideas. The film lacks commercial elements. At the Box-Office, Virodhi will appeal to very few section of audiences.
Final Verdict:
Watch it if you love serious and distinct films.
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