Movie Name : Sabari
Release Date : May 03, 2024
Starring: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Ganesh Venkatraman, Shashank, Mime Gopi, Baby Krithika
Director: Anil Katz
Producers: Mahendra Nath Kondla
Music Director: Gopi Sundar
Cinematographers: Rahul Shrivastav, Nani Chamidisetty
Editor: Dharmendra Kakarala
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s new movie, “Sabari,” directed by Anil Katz, is out in theaters starting today. Let’s check out how it’s doing and what people think of it.
Story :
In “Sabari,” Sanjana (played by Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) is a single mom looking after her daughter, Riya (portrayed by Baby Krithika). Sanjana had to leave college, which makes finding work tough. Thankfully, her lawyer buddy Rahul (Shashank) lends a hand and helps her land a job. However, Sanjana’s joy is short-lived when she discovers a shocking truth about Riya. The film delves into how this revelation alters the course of their lives.
Positive Aspects :
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar has done many different types of roles in Telugu films, and once again, in Sabari, she really shines. Playing a mom who’s concerned about her daughter’s safety, Varalaxmi delivers a top-notch performance, staying true to her character throughout the movie.
Mime Gopi also has a crucial role in the film, and he does a really good job with it. Shashank, playing Varalaxmi’s friend, gives a decent performance too. The movie starts off interestingly and grabs our attention right away. The way they introduce the world and the characters is nicely done. The part just before the interval keeps us engaged and makes us eager to see what happens next in the second half.
Negative Aspects :
The main problem with Sabari is that it doesn’t deliver the basic excitement we expect from a thriller. The psychological disorder depicted in the film isn’t anything new, so the filmmakers tried to spice things up with a twist in the plot. But even that twist isn’t hard to see coming, and the combination of the disorder and the twist could have made for an intriguing story. Sadly, the movie falls flat, failing to capitalize on its potential.
While the first half has its moments, the second half is just plain boring, with nothing working in its favor. The villain’s intentions and motivations aren’t convincingly presented, which hurts the film overall. The climax is messy and fails to evoke any emotion or interest.
Several scenes in the film come off as silly and exaggerated. Despite being relatively short, the movie feels unnecessarily drawn out, and it could have benefited from some trimming by the editing team.
Technical Elements :
The songs and background music in Sabari aren’t anything special. The cinematography by Rahul Shrivastav and Nani Chamidisetty is okay, and the production values are decent. However, the editing could have been improved.
Anil Katz’s direction is a letdown. While Sabari has a promising concept, it falls short due to lackluster execution. As the movie goes on, it’s easy to lose interest in the story. With a better screenplay, Sabari could have been a much better movie.
Conclusion :
Overall, Sabari tries to be a gripping psychological thriller with a cool concept, but it doesn’t quite hit the mark for a satisfying watch. Even though there’s potential in the storyline, the movie doesn’t deliver the excitement it promises. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s performance is solid, and there are a few moments that catch your attention. But if the team had paid more attention to the screenplay, the outcome could have been much better.
Piktalk.com Rating: 2.5/5
Reviewed by Team Piktalk