Annapurna Photo Studio is a short film produced by Big Ben Cinemas.
It has Chaitanya Rao Madadi and Lavanya Sahukara in lead roles and is directed by Chandu Muddu.
Story : Chanti, a videographer in Kapileswarapuram, enjoys a pleasant life with his loved ones, but Gauthami develops feelings for him after falling in love.
Chandu's suicide attempt leads to police investigating the cause, questioning his motives and determining the motive behind his actions.
Performaces : Chaitanya Rao Madadi delivers competent performance in movie, following successful TV series 30 Weds 21.
‘Viva’ Raghav excels in his role and generates some chuckles.
Heroine Lavannya Sahukara perfectly captures the image of a traditional country beauty in the role of Gauthami.
Heroine Lavannya Sahukara perfectly captures the image of a traditional country beauty in the role of Gauthami.
Heroine Lavannya Sahukara perfectly captures the image of a traditional country beauty in the role of Gauthami.
Producer Yash Rangineni excels in portrayal, while other characters perform well, and the videography captures idyllic village settings beautifully.
Technicalities : Chandu excels as a filmmaker, but could improve the second half's monotony.
Prince Henry's music and soundtrack enhance the movie's attractiveness, with visually and aurally pleasing tracks.
Pankaj Thottada’s cinematography is deserving of appreciation. He makes a striking impression by using vivid colour tones to highlight the village’s attractiveness.
Editor Venkat Prabhu could have cut sequences to prevent lag, but art and makeup teams contributed to excellent production values.
Analysis: Chandu's perspective on direction, story, dialogues, and screenplay is unclear after the film ends, but the simple plot is effectively carried out.
While Chandu does a good job of telling the story in the first half, he falters in the second half, which is purposefully stretched out.
The narrative's smooth flow is hindered by predictable passages, with some humorous exchanges appearing awkward and needing better wording.
The roles of Lalith Adithya and Mihirah Gurupadappa may have been written with more drama.
Verdict : Annapurna Photo Studio is a competent romantic comedy drama with Viva Raghava's humor and strong performances.
However, its second half has pointless sequences and drab narration.