The film Hangman, starring senior actor Brahmaji, quietly released on Sun NXT this week. Despite promotions by stars like Brahmanandam, it didn’t create much buzz. So, does the film impress the audience? Let’s find out..
Hangman Story: Sunny and Jyothsna, a young couple in love, are attacked by four criminals during a late-night bus journey. Sunny is beaten badly, while Jyothsna is sexually assaulted and murdered. The court gives the criminals a death sentence, and hangman Shivayya is chosen to execute them. Since Jyothsna reminds him of his daughter, Shivayya is deeply emotional and decides to teach the criminals and society a powerful lesson before carrying out the punishment.
Performances: Brahmaji delivers a natural and convincing performance, making the role his own. Surabhi Prabhavathi and Sunny Palle also do well in their roles. Since most of the supporting cast are newcomers, their characters don’t make a lasting impact.
Technical Aspects: Director Vihaan deserves credit for choosing a unique subject based on the little-known profession of a hangman. He explains their life, emotions and the way society and officials treat them in a simple but effective manner.
The film also delivers a meaningful message through Brahmaji’s character, especially in the climax. However, weak production values, average visuals and a mostly inexperienced cast reduce its overall impact. The short runtime of under 90 minutes is a plus.
Analysis: Hangman is a sincere attempt to introduce the younger generation to the little-known hangman system. The film has a meaningful concept and message, but better casting and stronger production values could have made it much more impactful. As it stands, it is a decent and honest effort worth appreciating.
Verdict: Hangman is a sincere attempt with a unique story and a meaningful message. Despite its flaws, it is a decent one-time watch.
Bottom Line: Unique story with an important social message.
Rating: 2.5/5
