Director Srinivas Manne returns after 16 years with Eesha, starring Thrigun, Hebah Patel, Akhil Raj, and Siri Hanmanth. Thanks to heavy promotions by Vamsi Nandipati and Bunny Vas, the film reached audiences. But is it worth the hype? Let’s see.
Eesha Story: Four friends strongly believe in logic and science, exposing fake baba and tantrik scams. While solving one issue, they get trapped in a bigger problem. The story of Eesha revolves around how they face this challenge and whether they escape successfully.
Performances: In horror films, the acting scope is limited, mostly relying on reactions. Thrigun and Akhil perform slightly better, while Hebah and Siri seem average. The climax sequence needed Hebah’s strong performance, but she couldn’t impress.
Babloo Prithiveeraj’s makeup wasn’t great, yet he added good value to the film as an actor.
Technical Aspects: R.R. Dhruvan almost single-handedly salvages the film with his BGM and sound design, keeping audiences connected despite weak production design, graphics, and screenplay. The cinematographer lacked support, and the low budget makes the visuals, including heavenly gates, bats, ghosts, and car accidents, look poor.
The climax, strongly backed by the director and producers, explains creation, karma, and logic clearly, with good emotional intent, but weak scene composition limits its impact. Overall, Srinivas Manne doesn’t impress as a director.
Analysis: Logically, the film has many flaws. Yet, what holds Eesha together are the final 15 minutes and the dialogues in that sequence. Though a horror film by genre, its ending reminds viewers of karma and our actions.
Verdict: Despite weak execution and average acting, Esha’s final moments and karma-focused message make it a watchable horror with a meaningful ending.
Bottom Line: Horror fails mostly.
Rating: 2/5
