After the success of Jathi Ratnalu, director Anudeep returns with Funky. Starring Vishwak Sen and produced by Naga Vamsi, the movie is a satire on the film industry. Released on February 13th, let’s see how it entertains the audience.
Funky Story: Komal (Vishwak Sen) is a young director who promises to make a film with 4 crores but ends up spending 40 crores, causing the producer to fall sick. The producer’s daughter Chitra (Kayadu) steps in and decides to finish the film with just 1 crore. Their struggle to complete and release the movie forms the story.
Performances: Vishwak Sen impressed with a different look and performed well, especially in the emotional climax scene. Kayadu looked good and had strong screen presence, though their chemistry felt weak in some scenes.
Comedy worked good. Naresh and Jayakrishna were decent and cameos by Dil Raju, Harish Shankar and Naga Vamsi were also good.
Technical Aspects: Funky continues Anudeep’s style of satire, this time targeting the film industry and human emotions. But the film lacks strong drama to support the satire. Back-to-back one-line jokes weaken the story flow.
Even if expectations were lowered, a basic storyline is missing. Music by Bheems Ceciroleo is decent, but the background score and editing by Naveen Nooli feel uneven. Production values, however, are rich and impressive.
Analysis: Audiences usually expect strong content from Anudeep, even if his films are known for light stories and single-line jokes. In Funky, the mood is not maintained properly, so many jokes don’t work as expected. Overall, it turns out to be just a one-time watch.
Verdict: Funky is a light-hearted satire with a few enjoyable moments and decent comedy. However, weak drama, uneven narration and inconsistent mood reduce its overall impact. Some jokes work, but many fail to land. Overall, it’s an average film that can be watched once for its humor, but it doesn’t fully satisfy.
Bottom Line: One-time watch with few laughs.
Rating: 2.5/5
