Kshanam Telugu Movie Review

Director: Ravikanth Perepu

Producer: Param V Potluri

Starring: Anasuya      Adivi Sesh      Adah Sharma

Writer: Ravikanth Perepu, Adivi Sesh

Musician: Sricharan Pakala

Rating: 3.25/5

Kshanam Story

While Swetha (Adah Sharma) was in search of her missing baby, she calls her ex-husband Rishi (Adivi Sesh) for help. Rishi readily accepts her request and goes in the vigorous search of the baby girl Riya.

In this hunt, he comes across several shocking things about Riya and her husband. The existence of her daughter Riya is the major twist of the film that forms the rest of the film’s plot.

Analysis

First things first, 'Kshanam' is a well-made thriller with a touché of finesse and is technically sound. Right from the beginning of the story, 'Kshanam' draws us in with its gripping moments, twists and turns, and keeps us guessing till the end.

Although Adivi Sesh made some movies earlier, he did not use such gripping screenplay in them. And the director is also new. So, this comes as surprise to see that the film is told in such a measured manner. Not only that Adivi Sesh plays lead role in matured way, he has also written the story and the screenplay so effectively. At times logic takes a beating but the screenplay is very taut. And direction is even more assured.

Like Aamir Khan's 'Talaash' and Ben Affleck's 'Gone Baby Gone', the story unravels bit by bit with more twists coming in. Though 'Kshanam' is different from these movies, the protagonist here also is on the mission to find out the truth like in those movies and getting more shocks.

In thrillers, the misleading characters and elements are very important. In this film, the writer and director have used so well. There is lot of freshness in the movie. No duets, or introduction songs for hero are used. There are no songs actually except background numbers. There is also no deviation from the story except for some romantic moments in a brief flashback.

One other important feature of the movie, there is no focus on the missing baby's activities or sentimental scenes, rather the writer and director have worked on the drama of after-effects of the kidnap and other players. The girl is just a catalyst to the story.

Apart from screenplay, the performances of the cast are so good too. Adivi Sesh as main lead has shown his growth as actor. He has carried the film on his shoulders. Adah Sharma in some scenes has done superbly and in some sequences is effectual. But this is the best role so far in her career. Anasuya Bharadwaj as ACP cop is first-rate. Rajesh who is known for comedy roles has done a serious police officer's character and he steals the show in the second half. Ravi Varma as drug addict Bobbie impresses once again especially in the interrogation scene he is quite good. Vennela Kishore comes up with one of the best performances. His is in a serious role here.

The film is rich with technical values. Superb cinematography by Shaneil, and the movie also has one of the best background musical scores in the recent times in Tollywood. The drama is elevated by the music. Production values are rich. Editing is very crisp.

As writer, Adivi Sesh has shown his mettle in this film. His screenplay along with the director Ravikanth is main asset. And the new director has made a splendid debut. The movie doesn't seem directed by newcomer. In lot of sequences, he has shown so much talent.

Rating: 

3.25/5