Prathinidhi Movie Review
Prathinidhi review: Thought-provoking Prathinidhi
With elections just around the corner, films with political backdrop hitting the screens. After handful of films like Prabhanjanam, Pratightana, here comes Nara Rohit's Prathinidhi. Unlike others, this film has got hype ever since the makers unveiled its first teaser. Rohit has been going through lean phase of late. Unfazed by it, Rohit teams up with newcomer Prashanth Mandava for a political drama. Will he overcome the jinx with this? Check out our verdict.
Plot: Manchodu Sreenu (Nara Rohit) is a responsible citizen who strictly goes by rule book. He doesn't even let anyone to throw the waste on roads. One day he abducts the Chief Minister of State. And yes, it has a purpose. What was it? What compelled Sreenu to kidnap the CM? What are all his demands? Did he manage to come out of it at the end? All these form the crux of the story.
Performances:
Nara Rohit: Nara Rohit as Manchodu Sreenu hogs the limelight. He carries off the film on his shoulders. It's his show all the way. His subtle performance work in favour of the film. Yet Rohit couldn't overcome his negatives while playing romantic interest. Rohit needs to focus on this and rest all is fine.
Kota Sreenivasa Rao: Kota Sreenivasa Rao might have donned the cap of politician umpteen times and yes, he did act like CM in many films for the past. Yet, Kota's role in Prathinidhi is quite different from his previous ones. Unlike his erstwhile films, Kota has more or less equal screen presence with Nara Rohit in the film. Kota fits the bill aptly.
Shubhra Aiyyappa: Newcomer Shubhra Aiyyappa is not so easy on eyes. She looks old. Shubhra needs to improve her acting prowess. Else, going gets tough for her given that there is high competition.
Technical aspects: On technical front, Prathinidhi scores well. Chitti Babu cranks his camera well. Background score comes in handy for gripping narrative. Editing is good. However, editor should have used his scissors well for the first part of the film which appears draggy at times.
Thumbs Up:
1. Nara Rohit
2. Story
3. Gripping Screenplay
4. Dialogues
5. Climax
Thumbs Down:
1. Romantic track of Rohit-Shubhra Aiyyappa
2. Sluggish narration in first half
Analysis: The film opens with interesting title cards quoting best quotes of popular, influential leaders. Right from then, the movie goes on pace till the end. It is a bold, fresh take on prevailing political system. The well-conceived, thought-provoking film is an eye-opener to many wicked politicians and traditional political parties. Despite handful of mistakes, draggy narration at times, debutante director succeeds in keeping the thrill alive till the end. It's the second half, told convincingly, that saves the film.
Especially, Manchodu Sreenu's demands for releasing CM and his reasons for abducting him is what strikes a chord. Dialogues are big asset. Nara Rohit's subtle performance works in favour of the film. Actors Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Posani Krishna Murali as usual did fine job. Hitting the screens in political season, Prathinidhi makes for a good watch.
Verdict: Manchi Prathinidhi (Good representative)
