Venkatadri Express Review

Film: Venkatadri Express 

Rating: 3/5 

Banner: Anandi Art Creations 

Cast: Sundeep Kishan, Rakul Preet Singh, Nagineedu, Tagubothu Ramesh, Brahmaji, Saptagiri, Jayaprakash Reddy, M S Narayana and others 

Music: Ramana Gogula 

Cinematographer: Chota K Naidu 

Editor: Gautham Raju   

Director: Merlapaka Gandhi 

Producer: Gemini Kiran Release date: 29/11/2013 

Analysis:

A new wave of filmmakers is emerging in Tollywood and it must be said that they are putting a good level of focus on the content and the plot. However, it is also essential that along with subject the sensibility to tap the box office pulse should also be developed. This is something the director of this movie failed to catch.  Due appreciation must be given to him for coming up with a story which belongs to the road movie genre and at the same time he tried to keep things as light as possible without much melodrama. But while dealing with road movies, the pace and screenplay has to be tight. At the same time, the need for few emotional peaks is also there.  There is a good balance in the way he weaved the entire story with reasoning and logic. But in that process, he seems to have sidelined the need for energy and entertainment that hooks the audience. The film takes off on a moderate note but the actual momentum picks up with the train journey.  The interval bang was alright and the second half also continues in a smooth manner. But lack of pace and few scenes getting stretched gives you that ‘something is missing’ feeling. Still, those who walk out of the theatres would not grumble and would feel this is a passable treat. Bottomline: A feel good film  - See more at: http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/venkatadri-express-review-will-impress-51853.html#sthash.6ztGZTjl.dpuf