Priyadarshi, Chaitanya Krishna, and Abhinav Gomatham played the lead roles in the first two seasons of Save the Tigers. The third season of the series was released on Friday on Jio Hotstar. Mahi V Raghav and Pradeep Advaitham are the creators of the series, while Sriram Eragam has directed it. Jordaar Sujatha, Devyani, and Pavani Gangireddy are seen in key roles. Let’s find out whether the third season lives up to expectations or not.
Save the Tigers Season 3 Story: Ganta Ravi (Priyadarshi), Vikram (Chaitanya Krishna), and Rahul (Abhinav Gomatham) are struggling with personal and professional problems. After a drunken night, they come across three men who look exactly like them, leading to a bizarre twist involving parallel worlds. As chaos unfolds and Indra (Vennela Kishore) enters the scene, the trio must navigate unexpected challenges and fulfill their unfulfilled desires. How they deal with the confusion and its consequences forms the rest of the story.
Performances: In Save the Tigers 3, the three lead actors get to play characters with dual shades. Priyadarshi showcases good variation in his roles as a corrupt MLA and a troubled Hyderabadi youngster living in a gated community. Chaitanya Krishna performs well as a lover boy and an innocent young man.
Abhinav Gomatham’s comedy timing remains one of the biggest strengths of the series. His punches and scenes as a film writer generate several laughs. Jordaar Sujatha’s character has been designed to appeal to the mass audience. Devyani and Pavani Gangireddy perform adequately in their respective roles.
Rohini’s comedy was one of the highlights of the previous seasons, but this time her role does not offer the same level of entertainment. Rakesh, Gangavva, Mirchi Kiran, Abhay, and Gundu Sudarshan are not utilized effectively. Vennela Kishore’s role as Indra is a major highlight. His mannerisms, comic timing, and English dialogues provide some of the best moments in the series.
Technical Aspects: The third season of Save the Tigers has been created by Mahi V Raghav and Pradeep Advaitham. Unlike the previous seasons, this installment incorporates a socio-fantasy element instead of focusing entirely on marital conflicts and relationships.
Director Sriram Eragam handles the narrative reasonably well. The production values are impressive and are on par with those of a feature film. Ajay Arasada’s background score works effectively and supports the narrative throughout.
Analysis: The central idea revolves around parallel worlds and people who resemble each other across those worlds. The confusion that arises when people from one world unexpectedly enter another forms the core of Save the Tigers Season 3.
Presenting such a concept on screen is not easy, but the makers manage to narrate it without creating major confusion. Since they had enough runtime in the form of six episodes, the story unfolds at a comfortable pace.
The twists in the first episode are engaging. Through the journeys of Ganta Ravi, Vikram, and Rahul as they try to fulfill their desires, the series delivers a message while also generating laughs. At its core, the series emphasizes the importance of understanding and communication in a husband-wife relationship.
The suspense about what will happen next is maintained until the end. However, the comedy quotient turns out to be a slight disappointment. Compared to the previous seasons, the punches and humorous one-liners are fewer. This becomes a drawback for the series.
Verdict: Overall, with a runtime of over three hours, certain portions of Save The tigers 3 feel stretched and test the audience’s patience. Despite these issues, the fantasy angle and performances keep the series watchable. Give it a shot only if you have nothing else to do.
Bottom Line: Timepass comedy
Rating: 2/5
