Kunchacko Boban’s latest film, Officer On Duty, has been released in Telugu today (March 14). The film, which was originally released in Malayalam last month, is an investigative thriller. It received an average response from the Malayalam audience. Now, let’s see how the Telugu version fares and whether it entertains the audience here!
Officer On Duty Movie Story: Hari Shankar (Kunchacko Boban) is a sincere police officer. While investigating a gold chain theft case, he unexpectedly comes across a police officer’s suicide case and his elder daughter’s suicide case, which seem to be connected. As he starts digging deeper, Hari uncovers some shocking truths. Who is really behind these suicides? How is the gold chain linked to these cases? As the mystery unravels, unexpected twists come to light. This forms the core plot of Officer On Duty.
Performances: Kunchacko Boban is a natural actor in serious roles. His body language and screen presence make his character engaging and relatable. This film’s blend of police duty and fatherly emotions adds depth to Hari Shankar’s role, making it work effectively. Priyamani fits well as a typical independent housewife, while Jagadish impresses in a key role. Vishakha Nair, Leya Mammen, and Aishwarya Raj successfully bring out the depth, with their characters designed in a very realistic manner.
Technical Aspects: Jakes Bejoy’s electronic music adds good energy, enhancing both heroism and villainy. However, the Telugu lyrics don’t fit well, and the songs fail to impress. The dialogues and dubbing are major letdowns poor translation and mismatched voices weaken the impact. Rushed execution and careless Telugu title card errors further highlight the lack of attention to detail.
The cinematography, lighting, and editing enhance the thriller feel, adding good value. Director Jithu Ashraf crafts a solid narrative with all the right elements, though the predictable storyline is a minor drawback. Still, Officer On Duty works as a decent time-pass thriller.
Analysis: Malayalam cinema excels in crime thrillers, but not all films stand out. Officer On Duty is a decent thriller, though its Telugu dubbing is a drawback. Still, thriller lovers can give it a one-time watch!
Verdict: Officer On Duty is a decent investigative thriller with good cinematography and an engaging narrative. However, its predictability and poor Telugu dubbing dilute the impact. Despite these flaws, thriller lovers can give it a try for a one-time watch!
Bottom Line: A decent thriller with good moments.
Rating: 2.5/5
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