“Geethanjali Malli Vachindi: A Review of the Long-Awaited Sequel”
Cast: Anjali, Srinivas Reddy, Satyam Rajesh, Satya, Shakalaka Shankar, Sunil, Ali, Ravi Shankar, Rahul Madhav, and others.
Director: Shiva Turlapati
Producers: Kona Venkat and MVV Satyanarayana
Music Director: Pravin Lakkaraju
Cinematographer: Sujatha Siddhartha
Editor: Chota K Prasad
After much anticipation, the long-awaited sequel to Geethanjali, titled Geethanjali Malli Vachindi, has finally hit the screens. This release marks actress Anjali’s 50th film, adding to the excitement surrounding the project. Here’s a review to uncover the verdict on this highly anticipated sequel.
Story:
Ayaan (Satya) and his friend Seenu (Srinivasa Reddy), a struggling director, embark on a journey to make a movie but encounter numerous obstacles along the way. Just when they’re about to give up, Seenu receives a call from Vishnu (Rahul Madhav), a businessman from Ooty, who wishes to produce a film at his haunted palace, Sangeeth Mahal. Anjali (Anjali), a coffee shop owner, is cast as the heroine. As filming progresses, they encounter eerie occurrences within the palace, raising questions about Vishnu’s motives and the connection to Geethanjali. To uncover the rest of the story, audiences must experience it on the big screen.
Positives:
Satya’s comedic timing shines once again, providing the audience with laughs through his innocent performance and expressive reactions.
Sunil delivers a commendable performance in the latter half of the film, despite limited screen time, adding to the entertainment with his antics.
Anjali delivers a solid performance, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Srinivasa Reddy, Satyam Rajesh, and Shakalaka Shankar. Ravi Shankar and Priya also impress as ghosts, enhancing the overall entertainment value.
The comedy scenes set in the haunted palace are particularly effective, offering plenty of laughs, especially in the latter part of the film.
Negatives:
The film’s plot suffers from predictability and lack of originality, making the proceedings feel too routine. A more innovative script could have injected excitement into this horror-comedy.
The character arc of the villain, portrayed by Rahul Madhav, feels underdeveloped, leaving potential untapped.
Supporting actors like Ali and Srikanth Iyengar are underutilized, with their roles lacking depth. Additionally, Anjali’s character lacks decent screen time, a surprising oversight.
The storyline involving the ghosts could have been concluded more effectively, with the climax feeling forced and lacking conviction. Despite providing entertainment, many scenes feel overly familiar and fail to leave a lasting impact.
Technical Aspects:
Director Shiva Turlapati’s efforts are commendable, but the neglect of the story and screenplay by senior writer Kona Venkat detracts from the overall impact. Greater focus on these aspects could have enhanced the film’s quality.
Pravin Lakkaraju’s music adds thrills sporadically, while Sujatha Siddhartha’s cinematography could have been more engaging. Chota K Prasad’s editing is satisfactory, and the production values meet expectations.
Verdict:
Overall, Geethanjali Malli Vachindhi delivers laughs but falls short in delivering scares. Satya’s comedic prowess shines, supported by Sunil’s notable performance. While Anjali holds her own, the film’s routine plot, underdeveloped characters, and lackluster climax are its weaknesses. Exploring alternative entertainment options might be advisable.