Drinker Sai is a two-and-a-half-hour low-budget film that has been promoted a lot in the last few days. The social drama has hit the screens today and let’s see how it is.
Story: Sai (Dharma Kakani), a rich orphan, spends all his time drinking alcohol with no real purpose in life. One day, Sai falls in love with Bhagi (Aishwarya Sharma), a naturopathy doctor who hates cigarettes and alcohol. Their contrasting lifestyles form the crux of the story. What twists and turns does their love story take? What does Sai do to win Bhagi’s love? Does she accept his love? What happens to Sai in the end? This is the core story of Drinker Sai.
Performances: Dharma Kakani worked hard to own the role of Drinker Sai. He trained under Satyanand Master and stepped into the role of Drinker Sai. Despite not being a drinker in real life, Dharma convincingly portrayed the character and performed well, especially in the emotional climax scenes. His dancing was also commendable. Aishwarya Sharma played the role of Bhagi, a naturopathy doctor. She looked charming and did justice to her role, showcasing some emotional depth despite limited scope. The supporting characters, including Posani Krishna Murali as a doctor and SS Kanchi as the heroine’s father, delivered decent performances.
Technical Aspects: On the technical side, Drinker Sai boasts a polished look. Prasanth Ankireddy’s cinematography lends richness to the film, with visuals of Nagarjuna University standing out. Despite being shot in limited locations, Vijayawada and ANU University are depicted grandly. Sri Vasanth’s music is decent, with some songs standing out, though others feel like speedbreakers in the narrative.
Analysis: Don’t smoke cigarettes; they harm your health. If you tell this to someone, many drug addicts think it’s just pointless to talk. Especially for drunkards, such advice often falls on deaf ears. Through Drinker Sai, the film explores how life falls apart when indulgence crosses limits.
Director Kiran Tirumalashetty made a bold attempt by creating a two-and-a-half-hour film based on the message that drinking and smoking are harmful. To connect with the youth, he immerses the character Sai in drinking.
Hero Dharma, who reportedly isn’t a drinker in real life, convincingly portrays a raw alcoholic. His dedication to embracing the role, from his mannerisms to frequenting bars for authenticity, is commendable. However, such a concept raises the question: does it resonate with today’s youth? Unfortunately, Drinker Sai struggles to connect with audiences and may not be impactful in theaters.
Conveying a message effectively requires storytelling with relatable characters and emotional depth. While Drinker Sai offers a youth-focused message, it lacks compelling emotional engagement. The narrative feels repetitive with a love story, songs, fights, and an eventual moral about the dangers of alcohol. The lack of strong emotions dilutes the impact of the message.
Verdict: Overall, Drinker Sai delivers a long message about the dangers of drinking and smoking, but its impact is minimal. The film struggles with weak storytelling and a lack of emotional resonance, which undermines its core message.
Bottom Line: Tries hard to impress
Rating : 2/5
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