Review: “Sabari” – Lacks Thrills, Fails to Impress

Tollywood Hungama Rating: 2.25/5

Starring: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Ganesh Venkatraman, Shashank, Mime Gopi, Baby Krithika

Director: Anil Katz

Producer: Mahendra Nath Kondla

Music Director: Gopi Sundar

Cinematographers: Rahul Shrivastav, Nani Chamidisetty

Editor: Dharmendra Kakarala

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s “Sabari” hits theaters today. Here’s our verdict.

Story:

Single mother Sanjana (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) faces challenges in raising her daughter, Riya (Baby Krithika). A shocking revelation about Riya’s health sets off a series of events, challenging Sanjana’s life and beliefs.

Highlights:

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar delivers a stellar performance, anchoring the film with her portrayal of a concerned mother.

Mime Gopi and Shashank add depth to their roles, contributing to the film’s narrative.

The film starts off on an interesting note, building intrigue and curiosity in the first half.

Drawbacks:

“Sabari” fails to deliver the anticipated thrills, lacking in suspense and excitement.

Predictability plagues the narrative, with the big reveal feeling underwhelming.

The second half loses momentum, with a poorly executed climax and unconvincing antagonist motives.

Several scenes appear exaggerated and contribute to the film’s overall lack of impact.

Technical Aspects:

While cinematography and production values are decent, the music and editing fail to leave a mark.

Direction by Anil Katz disappoints, with the promising idea falling flat due to underwhelming execution.

Verdict:

“Sabari” falls short of expectations as a psychological thriller. Despite Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s commendable performance and a few engaging moments, the film fails to deliver the necessary thrills. With a better screenplay and execution, “Sabari” could have been more compelling.

Tollywood Hungama Rating: 2.25/5

Reviewed by Tollywood Hungama Team