Roshan, son of anchor Suma, returns as a hero with Mowgli 2025, directed by Sandeep Raj. The film gained good buzz through promotions and extra publicity due to its postponement. Now, the focus is on whether the movie impressed audiences and helped Roshan and Sandeep Raj prove themselves again.
Mowgli 2025 Story: Murali, also called Mowgli (Roshan), grows up as an orphan in an agency area after losing his parents. He loves the nearby villagers like family. During a film shoot, he falls for Sakshi at first sight. But local SI Christopher Nolan also wants her. The story follows the clash between love and lust and how Mowgli faces Nolan.
Performances: Bandi Saroja Kumar steals the show with his stylish performance. His scenes are fun to watch, and his mannerisms, body language, and dialogue delivery stand out. Roshan Kanakala has a decent screen presence but needs to be more relaxed, as he looks stiff outside action scenes.
Sakshi looks good but gets limited scope to perform. Viva Harsha entertains, surprises, and even moves the audience emotionally with his scenes and unexpected mass moments. Bhargav gets a solid role and proves his acting skills with good variations.
Technical Aspects: Rama Maruti’s cinematography stands out as the film’s biggest strength, with impressive framing, lighting, and colors that show the budget clearly on screen. Kaala Bhairava’s songs are pleasant and meaningful, but the background score needed more impact, especially in action scenes. Weak sound effects and poor graphics, including the missing SFX in the interval block and unconvincing snake visuals, are major drawbacks.
Director Sandeep Raj’s attempt to mix karma theory and devotion with a routine story does not work well. However, as a writer, he shines with humor and emotion, especially in the touching “size 13 shoes” episode.
Analysis: Presenting an old story in a new way is a good thought, but the execution falls short in many places. Some ideas feel fresh, yet they fail to excite on screen. Still, the film is worth a one-time watch for Bandi Saroja’s screen presence, Rama Maruti’s visuals, and Viva Harsha’s humor and emotion.
Verdict: A familiar story with a few fresh ideas that don’t fully click. Strong performances, good visuals, and effective comedy make it a decent one-time watch.
Bottom Line: Fresh thoughts struggle to fully land on screen.
Rating: 2/5
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