Movie Review: Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
Cast: Nikhil, Hebah Patel, Nanditha Swetha, Tanikella Bharani, Vennela Kishore, Satya, Raja Ravindra, Annapurna and Others
Music: Sekhar Chandra
Cinematography: Sai Sriram
Dialogues: Abburi Ravi
Production: Meghana Arts
Story, Screenplay & Direction: VI Anand
Nikhil underwent a transition period after successive failure and figured out what works for him. That's how films such as 'Swamy Ra Ra', 'Karthikeya' and 'Surya Vs Surya' have been delivered by him. After a minor setback in the form of 'Shankarabharanam', He teamed up with 'Tiger' fame VI Anand for a thriller 'Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada'. Career-wise, This is a very important movie for Nikhil & he has to bounce back. Let's see how it has shaped up…
Synopsis:
Arjun (Nikhil), a visual effects supervisor, falls in love with a girl during his college days. They even get ready for Marriage but the girl doesn't come to the spot where they planned to meet and goes missing completely. Fours years later, Nikhil goes to Kerala with his Friend (Vennela Kishore), who is possessed by evil spirit, for treatment. It was then, He meets Amala (Hebah Patel) and they start getting closer. All of a sudden, Even Amala goes missing. After he came back to Hyderabad, Arjun bumps into Amala one fine day but she behaves as if she never met him before and tells that her name isn't Amala but Nitya. Arjun is clueless about what's happening in his life. How did he chase the mystery forms the rest of the tale!
Performances:
Nikhil deserves a special mention for his choice of films since 'Swamy Ra Ra'. These days, Movie Lovers expect something new from his movies. Nikhil isn't taking the success for granted and giving utmost importance to every aspect of filmmaking to live up to the expectations. He has done so much home work for to show some variation while playing Arjun. High confidence levels and subtle performance makes him a winner.
Altogether, There are three Heroines in the movie. Its Nanditha Swetha who stole the show among the trio. She did a terrific job in the role which gave good scope. Hebah Patel is just okay. Of course, She earns brownie points with glamour show. Avika is alright.
Vennela Kishore and Satya generate ample humor. Tanikella, Raja Ravindra and Annapurna have been adequate.
Positive :
Nikhil
Screenplay
Background Score
Negative :
Drags a bit
Climax
Bottom Line: An Engaging Thriller!
Source @ Tupaki
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