I just couldn't believe that the goddess of beauty lives in that stupid looking house. I used to walk from Nagarjuna's office in Chennai to a neighbouring street where Sridevi used to live and I used to just stand and watch Sridevi's house from outside her gate. My journey to Sridevi started when I was preparing for my debut film Shiva.
Go watch it.She was like a creation of God which he does whenever he is in a very special mood as a very, very, special gift to mankind. Barring some unconvincing points regarding the plot, Kshanam ends up as an intense and enjoyable thriller which will not disappoint you at all. Racy narration, suspense factor and terrific performances from the lead cast are huge assets. Kshanam falls in that category and does not fall for the so called commercial trap. Off late, Tollywood is surprising us with some out of the box and sensible films. What makes his work appreciable is the fact that he manages to build and maintain the suspense till the very end of the film. The new age director has narrated the film in a gripping manner and did not shy away in showcasing some hard hitting twists and turns. Screenplay by Adavi Sesh and Ravikanth Perepu has a few glitches here and there.Ĭoming to the director Ravikanth Perepu, this young man has impressed with his debut film. A special mention about the music director Sricharan Pakala, who has given a thumping background score which lifts the film decently. Camera work by Shaniel Deo is top notch and showcases the film in a engaging mood. Even though it is made on a shoe string budget, the production values are superb and credit should go to PVP for backing up a project like this. Kshanam is one of the technically strong films in the recent past. A song during the first half could have been edited out to make things even racy. This is not the film where you expect some popcorn entertainment and all those who seek that will be disappointed. The way Anasuya’s character goes about dealing with important situations could have been showcased even more convincingly.Īlso, once gets a feel that the suspense is dragged a little bit during the second half. There are certain threads which are not explained clearly. The way all the twists and turns are narrated in a racy manner is what clicks with Kshanam. Vennela Kishore and Ravi Varma are also quite good in their cameos. Credit should also go to Adavi Sesh for penning such a unique story which is quite new for Telugu films. Interval bang of the film is spot on and sets up the pace for the rest of the proceedings. Satya Dev underplays his role quite well and ably supports the film. He excels in his character and shocks you with his acting capabilities.
Other surprise of the film is Satyam Rajesh, who is superb as a frustrated cop. She was very convincing during the climax and is an actress to watch out for. She puts aside her charm and glamour and gels well in her role of a cop. She is especially good in all her emotional scenes.Īnasuya makes a confident and shocking debut with Kshanam. Adah Sharma gets a meaty role and performs with a lot of ease and sincerity. He carries the entire film on his shoulders and proves what he is worth of. Right from the first frame to the last, Sesh impresses you with his emotional performance and amazing screen presence. Undoubtedly, the heart and soul of the film is the handsome Adavi Sesh. What problems does he face during his search ? What truths does Rishi find out ? and will manage to trace out the little girl ? That forms the rest of the story. He then decides to start finding the girl all by himself and comes across many shocking truths during his search. Upon his arrival, Swetha reveals a shocking truth to him that her daughter has been kidnapped.Ī curious Rishi approaches the cops but to his surprise, they do not cooperate with him at all. One fine day, he gets a call from his ex-girlfriend Swetha(Adah Sharma) and rushes back to India to meet her. Rishi(Adavi Sesh) is an investment banker settled in the US. Let’s now see how this thriller turns out to be. Starring : Adivi Sesh, Adah Sharma, Anasuya BharadwajĪfter all the hype and interesting promotions, the Adavi Sesh, Adah Sharma and Anasuya starrer, Kshanam has finally hit the screens today.