Bhoothadham Bhaskar Narayana is young actor Shiva Kandukuri‘s latest film that caught the attention of one and all with its promos. The detective drama has been released today, let’s review it here…
Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana Story: Bhaskar Narayana (played by Shiva Kandukuri) always dreams of being a detective. On the other hand, things get intense when a crazy killer starts horrifyingly decapitating people and leaving Dishti dolls at the crime scenes. Bhaskar steps up to solve the mystery, digging into a bunch of secrets. As he digs deeper, we’re left wondering: Who’s the psycho killer, and why are they doing this? Bhaskar’s journey to find out the truth has a mythological connection as well. What is it all about is the storyline.
Performances: Shiva Kandukuri perfectly captures the essence of Bhaskar Narayana, demonstrating his innate skills and making a lasting impression in the detective role. The character’s design gives the lead actor room to shine and deliver an outstanding performance. With each film of his, Shiva is improving and that shows in this new film of his. The female lead, Rashmi Singh, despite her brief appearance, delivers a decent performance and has a good screen presence. The ensemble cast fits seamlessly into the story.
Technical Aspects: What catches your eye is the commendable production design, with meticulous attention to detail that enhances the visual appeal. The camerawork is arresting and the mythological visuals hold your attention till the end. Yet another major asset is Sri Charan Pakala‘s background score which serves as the heartbeat of the film. The visuals are solid, skillfully capturing the essence of the story. The director’s writing is effective as it translates effectively on screen.
Analysis: Bhoothadham Bhaskar Narayana is a detective drama with a twist. The addition of the mythology angle in the film gives Bhoothadham Bhaskar Narayana a new perspective and creates more tension for the audience to know who the serial killer is. How the tension is built up in the film is the best part.
The director Purushottam demonstrates impressive storytelling skills by drawing viewers in with a captivating introduction to the protagonist, immediately capturing their attention. The suspenseful quest to unravel the truth behind the crimes and apprehend the elusive killer maintains its gripping quality from beginning to end.
There are a few issues with the film though. The screenplay keeps the audience engaged with its gripping narrative, though the pacing in the first half could have been improved, with certain moments feeling somewhat routine. The detective setup and the hero trying to be a spy is decent but not great.
But the makers save the best for the climax and narrate it in a very convincing manner. Once the major twist is revealed, the film slows down a bit but there is enough meat in the narrative that the audience can watch the film without any hesitation despite the film having a few hiccups.
Verdict: Overall, Bhoothadham Bhaskar Narayana is a suspense thriller that has good thrills. Though the initial parts of the film are routine and a bit slow, once the pace picks up, the thrills and drama keep you engaged till the end.
Bottom Line – Passable suspense thriller
Rating: 2.75 /5
