Kalasa Movie Review

Review: Kalasa

*Enigmatic, hilarious*   

Story:

Tanvi (Bhanu Sree) wants to make a horror film. She finds herself in a bind when she visits the home of her friend Kalasa (Sonakshi Varma) for inspiration. The scene shifts to a mansion in Hyderabad. Tanvi doesn't find Kalasa in her house. At first, she thinks it is a prank played upon her by her friend. 

A day later of being in the house, Tanvi realizes that Kalasa and her sister Anju (Roshini Kamisetty) have been killed. Did a psycho killer go after them? Or is it a ghost? That's what the mystery thriller is all about. What is the background of Kalasa? Answers to this and many other questions are found in the second half.

Performances:

Bigg Boss fame Bhanu Sree is supported by good writing. There is no attempt to reduce her to a caricature. Nowadays, in the name of glamour, actresses have been objectified even in horror films. The director avoids the trap deftly. Sonakshi Varma who played the titular role is satisfying.

Roshini Kamisetty, Ravi Varma, Sameer, and Anurag are seen as purposive characters. No character goes to waste. The casting is remarkably on the dot. 

Technical Departments:

Venkat Gangadhari's cinematography is in step with the moody nature of the thriller. The music by Vijay Kurakula is adequate.

Analysis:

Director Konda Ram Babu sets up the psychological thriller with dignity. Although the film takes time to come into its own, the engagement capacity of the proceedings is sharp. The second half is better than the first half in terms of plot density and twists.

This is not an out-and-out serious film. There is comedy aplenty. Racha Ravi and Bhanu Sree manage to draw decent laughs. The comedy timing of the former is no secret.

What about the emotional core? The film deepens a lot in the scenes involving constable Narayana and his daughter Manasa.

The investigative thriller finds its mojo thick and fast. Karthikeya's investigation track is made more interesting by the pacy narration. The climax is where all ends are tied together.

Verdict:

This one is indeed a mind-bending thriller. The performances and the atmospheric set-up are commendable.