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'Virupaksha' movie review:  A layered, taut thriller

Arundhati, Kodi Ramakrishna’s superb horror-fantasy drama in 2009, successfully wove the strong narrative of a chosen one rising to meet challenges prescribed by destiny, against a backdrop of religion, sorcery and the supernatural. Thirteen years since, Virupaksha offers a wholly new story borne of the thematic juxtaposition of this cinematic predecessor. 

Rudravanam, circa 1991. As villages are wont to be, this hillside hamlet is characterised by close-knit bonds and a propensity for age-old traditions. Behind this facade lies a dark crime from over a decade ago (shown in the film’s prologue) that every resident of Rudravanam is complicit in. Surya (Sai Dharam Tej), a city-bred boy, enters Rudravanam with his mother to give their land for a school. Soon enough, he meets Nandini (Samyuktha) and… love happens.

The romantic subplot is reminiscent of love stories from Sukumar’s oeuvre, consent be damned. Another reminder of Sukumar’s school of thought is how there is so much more written around and into already-explored scenarios. For instance, think of how Nandini keeps rebuffing Surya’s advances. She is shown, in the first few scenes, as someone haughty.

But before we might witness a ‘Taming of the Shrew’ situation, we get Surya propose to Nandini, rather beautifully, by saying, “Neeku kopam osthadi ani telusu, kani nenu aa kopani jeevithanthamu bharisthanu.” (I know you would be angry at me for proposing, but it is your anger I want to endure for the rest of my life). Just as I wondered why Samyuktha was not as histrionic as arrogant girls usually are in films, her character’s true colours come to the fore, putting doubts at rest. After last month’s Dasara, made by Sukumar’s protégé Srikanth Odela, we see yet another film subvert its skeletal material delightfully. 

While Karthik Dandu and Sukumar are the primary writers of the film, it is not an exaggeration to suggest that the film’s composer, Ajaneesh B Loknath, is almost its honorary screenwriter. His music, combined with sound design by Sync Cinema, takes care of the narrative heavy lifting. While the film’s songs are not much to write about, the background score takes the cake.

The sounds of Virupaksha are eerie, indicating tension and foreboding in all the right places, rising and ebbing like a dark dream. The heavy use of music and sound design in many a film is often an attempt to mask story deficiencies, but here, in a horror film, it is parred for the course. Virupaksha tiptoes the pathways of horror without committing to its tropes wholesale. 

The film, more often than not, feels like a homage to the filmography of M Night Shyamalan, setting up its story gradually, with increasing levels of fear and ominousness while grounding it in strong psychological undercurrents. Crows, in all the metaphoric value they lend to a supernatural feature, form the glorious extras of Virupaksha, alongside the usual suspects of blackened coconuts, reddened lemons and an eclipsing moon.

The film is set in the 90s, and the presence of rotary telephones and ambassador cars gives Virupaksha a cinematic sheen a film set amidst smartphones and sedans will never quite give. The film’s dialogues are chock-a-block with dense words like Raktha Darpana, Ashta Dibbandham and Pasuthatvam. They are as effective as they are amusing. 

Virupaksha truly finds its footing in its second half, as conflicts heighten, and various threads of the narrative come together. The film’s revelations are a stream of expositions but to the credit of Karthik Dandu, interest or excitement never wanes.

Sai Dharam Tej’s character, who is partly a saviour, partly an investigator, sets ahead on a journey to find answers and solve problems in the third act of the film. There are two reveals about a brother and sister duo in the film that neatly wraps the film’s questions. Beneath the gory, dramatic proceedings of Virupaksha lies a subtle but important message against the perils of groupthink and superstitions.

Between the rationalism of Karthikeya and the faith-centric religious overtones of Karthikeya 2 lies Virupaksha, which makes a case for the merits of black magic while simultaneously urging people to err on the path of reason.

Sai Dharam Tej and Kamal Kamaraju’s characters in the film are the proverbial fish-out-of-the-water outsiders who enter dire situations with no perspective. One wins, the other loses. In Spotlight, Stanley Tucci’s Mitchell Garabedian is seen telling Mark Ruffalo’s Michael Rezendes that it is outsiders that usually possess greater perspective and skill to crack a deep-seated crime wide open. The same happens here. The protagonist’s perspective is also reflected aptly in the title of the film.

ALSO READ |  The realism of 'Virupaksha'

While Virupaksha, another name of Shiva, is a Shaivite clapback (like Rudravanam), it also means the ‘all-seeing one’, displaying the balanced perspective of someone who is not on the Pratipaksha (in favor) or Edhurpaksha (against). Perspectives also play an important role in the cinematography of Virupaksha. We often get to see overhead shots, scenes where the camera is placed at many voyeuristic angles, which make the audience feel like they are almost eavesdropping.

One of my favourite shots displays the lead actress from the point of view of a…crow. Delightful. The penultimate parts of the film is an elegant incorporation of the Trolley problem. Is it fair to kill one to save many? Or let many die but not intentionally kill one? 

ALSO READ |  ‘I want to analyse Virupaksha’s response before signing next’: Samyuktha

The casting of the film for the supporting characters is a good mix of casting for and against type. Brahmaji and Sunil ably play the roles they have portrayed in many films while Ajay’s performance as an Aghora is a breath of fresh air. Speaking of which, it is equally refreshing to witness Rajeev Kanakala’s character stay alive in the film, from start to finish.

 Old wine in a new bottle is a cause of worry and consternation for film critics, often using that phrase to actively criticise a film. Virupaksha is for the large part, old wine in a new bottle, but hey? Is wine not supposed to taste better with age?

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Release Date : April 21, 2023

123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5

Starring: Sai Dharam Tej, Samyukta Menon, Ajay, Sai Chand, Brahmaji, Sunil, Rajiv Kanakala, Soniya Singh, and others

Director: Karthik Dandu

Producer: BVSN Prasad

Music Director: B. Ajaneesh Loknath

Cinematography: Shamdat Sainudeen

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Supreme hero Sai Dharam Tej is back with a mystical thriller, Virupaksha, to entertain the audience. The movie, directed by Karthik Dandu, has Samyukta Menon as the female lead. Amidst good buzz, the film has hit the screens today, and let’s see how it is.

Set in the backdrop of the 1990s, the story takes place in a village named Rudravanam. Surya (Sai Dharam Tej), along with his mother, visit their village after a long time. He instantly falls in love with Nandini (Samyukta Menon), a village belle and daughter of Rudravanam’s sarpanch. Suddenly a series of mysterious events happen in the village, and people keep dying one after the other. What’s actually happening in Rudravanam? What’s the reason behind the continuous deaths? How did Surya unravel the mystery? The movie has the answers.

Plus Points:

The first half is mostly racy except for the romantic track. The movie begins on an interesting note as the director wastes no time in setting up the plot. One would get involved in the proceedings right from the very first frame. Sukumar shows his brilliance with the screenplay in the first hour. The amount of effort put in by the production design team to take us into the world of Rudravanam is brilliant.

The sound effects in Virupaksha are scintillating and are sure to send chills down the spine. Not one, but there are many sequences in the film that are brilliantly executed with the help of these sound effects. The first half will thrill and scare the viewers at the same time. The makers made sure not to miss out even on the minute detailing and thus enhances the viewing experience.

Sai Dharam Tej sheds his mass image and plays his part neatly. He, as a person who tries to unravel the mystery in the village, did a fair job. The mega actor has shown a lot of maturity in his performance and did what exactly the script demands from him.

Samyukta Menon gets a meaty role, and she did a spectacular job as well. Samyukta played the village girl role with utmost conviction, and the film has ample scope for the actress to display her acting prowess. The gorgeous beauty grabbed the opportunity with both hands and gave it her all.

The writing is trenchant in most places, and the terrific background score elevates the proceedings superbly. The characterizations are strongly written, and even those who appear for a brief time will drive the story forward. Ajay, Sai Chand, Shymala, Soniya Singh, and Brahmaji did their roles well.

Minus Points:

After a very good first half, one would obviously expect the second half to have the same momentum, but this part disappoints slightly. Though it has a couple of well-executed twists, the pacing dips, weakening the impact. The climax also could have been a bit better.

The romantic track in the initial parts of the movie is a bit boring. The scenes that come in this regard could have been written better. The routine nature of the love track and the song here come as a speed breaker for the film’s flow. The movie is not for the faint-hearted, as it has gore sequences.

Technical Aspects:

Virupaksha is one of the well-crafted movies technically. The background score by Ajaneesh Loknath is top-notch, and it keeps one haunted till the end. It won’t be an overstatement to say that Ajaneesh Loknath is the second hero of Virupaksha. Kudos to the team for such exhilarating sound effects, which were made an integral part of the story. The cinematography by Shamdat is fantastic and gives the required depth. The production values are excellent. The editing could have been slightly better.

Coming to the director, Karthik Dandu, he has done a good job with the movie. The way he penned the story and the amount of depth in his writing is awesome. He made fantabulous use of technical values to present his story effectively on the screen. Sukumar’s association with the film is the icing on the cake. However the second half and climax were not that great.

On the whole, Virupaksha is an engaging mystical thriller that is high on technical values. A good storyline, commendable performances by the actors, pulse-pounding sound effects, and neat direction are its trump cards. Barring the slightly slow second half, this movie very much deserves a theatrical experience for its incredible technical values. Recommended.

123telugu.com Rating: 3.25/5

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Virupaksha Movie Review: Sai Dharam Tej shines in this compelling supernatural horror flick

Virupaksha is a film that keeps you engaged, but it is debatable whether the climax of the film will appeal to all, says our review..

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• Virupaksha stars Sai Dharam tej and Samyuktha.
• The film is directed by Sukumar's former assistant.
• The supernatural thriller is a good watch.

Release Date: 21 Apr, 2023

The beginnings of this horror film are in a small village called Rudravanam in 1978 where we see a couple perform black magic and sacrifice a young girl to appease the gods for whatever reasons. The villagers stop the couple from killing their girl children and burn them to death for their heinous crimes. As the woman dies, she gives a curse that all the people in the village will die in 12 years. The villagers though let the couple’s son go and live in an orphanage outside the village and banish him from there.

Cut to 1991, we see Surya (Sai Dharam Tej), his friend and his mother arrive at Rudravanam as the mother wants to donate her land for a good cause for the village. They stay back for the festival of the village deity Modamamba and this is when Surya meets Nandini (Samyuktha), sarpanch Harishchandra Prasad’s (Rajiv Kanakala) daughter. He falls in love with her but soon it is time for him to return to the city and this is when things awry.

Just as the festival begins, one of the villagers falls at the feet of the Goddess in the sanctum sanctorum and dies. This is seen as a bad omen and the villagers are prohibited from leaving Rudravanam for eight days to cleanse the village. But a series of other deaths soon follow and it is finally Nandini who is affected. Surya decides to investigate what is going on. Who is performing black magic in the village? Will Surya be able to save Nandini?

Sai Dharam Tej has made a good comeback after his accident and he performs this role with a lot of ease. But it is Samyuktha who really has a meaty role here and she has more than delivered. The sound design and music by Ajaneesh Loknath has to be commended, as well as the cinematography, since this movie depends a lot on those aspects. This movie is not just about some evil presence - it has been narrated well with a convincing story so that the audience becomes invested in the story. The director has made a good debut and, of course, Sukumar also deserves credit for this.

The movie is rated A due to the violence and some of the scenes depicted. While the climax of the film may appeal to some and not to others, the film focuses on superstitions which some people in the country still believe in. It should be food for thought. On the whole, the film is a good entertainer. Published By: Latha Srinivasan Published On: Apr 22, 2023 --- ENDS ---

Virupaksha Movie Review: A layered, taut thriller 

Rating: ( 4 / 5).

Arundhati , Kodi Ramakrishna’s superb horror-fantasy drama in 2009, successfully wove the strong narrative of a chosen one rising to meet challenges prescribed by destiny, against a backdrop of religion, sorcery and the supernatural. Thirteen years since, Virupaksha offers a wholly new story borne of the thematic juxtaposition of this cinematic predecessor. 

Rudravanam, circa 1991. As villages are wont to be, this hillside hamlet is characterised by close-knit bonds and a propensity for age-old traditions. Behind this facade lies a dark crime from over a decade ago (shown in the film’s prologue) that every resident of Rudravanam is complicit in. Surya (Sai Dharam Tej), a city-bred boy, enters Rudravanam with his mother to give their land for a school. Soon enough, he meets Nandini (Samyuktha) and… love happens. The romantic subplot is reminiscent of love stories from Sukumar’s oeuvre, consent be damned. Another reminder of Sukumar’s school of thought is how there is so much more written around and into an already-explored trope. For instance, think of how Nandini keeps rebuffing Surya’s advances. She is shown, in the first few scenes, as someone haughty. But before we might witness a ‘Taming of the Shrew’ situation, we get Surya propose to Nandini, rather beautifully, by saying, “ Neeku kopam osthadi ani telusu, kani nenu aa kopani jeevithanthamu bharisthanu. ” (I know you would be angry at me for proposing, but it is anger I want to endure for the rest of my life). Just as I wondered why Samyuktha was not being as histrionic as arrogant girls usually are in films, her character’s true colours come to the fore, putting doubts at rest. After last month’s Dasara , made by Sukumar’s protege Srikanth Odela, we see yet another film subvert its skeletal material delightfully. 

Director - Karthik Dandu Cast - Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha, Sai Chand, Brahmaji, Sunil, Ajay

While Karthik Dandu and Sukumar are the primary writers of the film, it is not an exaggeration to suggest that the film’s composer, Ajaneesh B Loknath, is almost its honorary screenwriter. His music, combined with sound design by Sync Cinema, take care of the narrative heavy lifting. While the film’s songs are not much to write about, the background score takes the cake. The sounds of Virupaksha are eerie, indicating tension and foreboding in all the right places, rising and ebbing like a dark dream. The heavy use of music and sound design in many a film is often an attempt to mask story deficiencies, but here, in a horror film, it is par for the course. Virupaksha tiptoes the pathways of horror without committing to its tropes wholesale. 

The film, more often than not, feels like a homage to the filmography of M Night Shyamalan, setting up its story gradually, with increasing levels of fear and ominousness while grounding it in strong psychological undercurrents. Crows, in all the metaphoric value they lend to a supernatural feature, form the glorious extras of Virupaksha , alongside the usual suspects of blackened coconuts, reddened lemons and an eclipsing moon. The film is set in the 90s, and the presence of rotary telephones and ambassador cars gives Virupaksha a cinematic sheen, a film set amidst smartphones and sedans will never quite give. The film’s dialogues are chock-a-block with dense words like Raktha Darpana, Ashta Dibbandham and Pasuthatvam . They are as effective as they are amusing. 

Virupaksha truly finds its footing in its second half, as conflicts heighten, and various threads of the narrative come together. The film’s revelations are a stream of expositions but to the credit of Karthik Dandu, interest or excitement never wanes. Sai Dharam Tej’s character, who is partly a saviour, partly an investigator, sets ahead on a journey to find answers and solve problems in the third act of the film. There are two reveals about a brother and sister duo in the film that neatly wraps the film’s questions. Beneath the gory, dramatic proceedings of Virupaksha lies a subtle but important message against the perils of groupthink and superstitions. Between the rationalism of Karthikeya or the faith-centric religious overtones of Karthikeya 2 lies Virupaksha which makes a case for the merits of black magic while simultaneously urging people to err on the path of reason.

Sai Dharam Tej and Kamal Kamaraju’s characters in the film are the proverbial fish-out-of-the-water outsiders who enter dire situations with no perspective. One wins, the other loses. In Spotlight, Stanley Tucci’s Mitch Garabedian is seen telling Mark Ruffalo’s Michael Rezendes that it is outsiders that usually possess greater perspective and skill to crack a deep-seated crime wide open. The same happens here. The protagonist’s perspective is also reflected aptly in the title of the film. While Virupaksha, another name of Shiva, is a Shaivite clapback (like Rudravanam), it also means the ‘all-seeing one’, displaying the balanced perspective of someone who is not on the Pratipaksha (in favor) or Edhurpaksha (against). Perspectives also play an important role in the cinematography of Virupaksha. We often get to see overhead shots, scenes where the camera is placed at many voyeuristic angles, which make the audience feel like they are almost eavesdropping. One of my favourite shots displays the lead actress from the point of view of a…crow. Delightful. The penultimate parts of the film is an elegant incorporation of the Trolley problem. Is it fair to kill one to save many? Or let many die but not intentionally kill one?  The casting of the film for the supporting characters is a good mix of casting for and against type. Brahmaji and Sunil ably play the roles they have portrayed in many films while Ajay’s performance as Aghora comes as a breath of fresh air. Speaking of which, it is equally refreshing to witness Rajeev Kanakala’s character stay alive in the film, from start to finish. Old wine in a new bottle is often a cause of worry and consternation for film critics, often using that phrase to actively criticise a film. Virupaksha is for the large part, old wine in a new bottle, but hey? Is wine not supposed to taste better with age?

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Virupaksha Review: A Formularized Thriller With A Supernatural Climax!

Virupaksha Introduction: Actor Sai Dharam Tej kind of made a comeback to films with the latest horror-thriller titled Virupaksha. The movie, written and directed by debutant Karthik Dandu hit the screens in five languages all over the world on April 21.

Ever since the film's title and first-look poster was released, expectations were high for the film. The film's trailer took them up a notch higher. Coming from Sukumar, Sai Dharam Tej, and Ajaneesh Loknath made Tollywood maniacs expect so much out of Karthik Dandu.

Samyuktha Menon, who has turned into a golden-leg for tier two Telugu films was cast as the female lead in Virupaksha.

Virupaksha Story: In a village called Rudravanam, a possessed man mysteriously goes into the sanctum of a temple and dies after puking blood in front of the deity. The village's temple priest decide to lock down the village for eight days. The protagonist, who is about to leave the village returns to give medicine to his lover, Nandini (Samyuktha) and stays back in the village due to lock down.

On the very first day of the lockdown, a woman tries to elope with her lover. In a twist, they both die at different locations. It is implied that blackmagic is enabled in the village through these deaths.

By the end of its first half, Nandini is possessed by the evil entity. What does the protagonist do? How he brings an end to this superstition/curse on the village? Who is behind these mysterious deaths?

Performances In Virupaksha:

Sai Dharam Tej, who shouldered the responsibility of the film in the role of Surya, an inquisitive person who believes in science and logic, has exhibited his best yet. This is the first release of the actor following his accident. He played the character subtly without going board, to stay true to the character.

Samyuktha on the other hand, who has been doing Telugu films continuously, has performed well in the character that she portrayed. She got hold of a tailored role for herself delivered exactly. In addition, Samyuktha also looked desirable on the screen in half-sarees and in a typical Telugu fashion.

Ajay, Sai Chand, and others have efficiently played out in their respective characters.

Virupaksha's Technical Aspects:

B Ajaneesh Loknath's background score and cinematography by Shamdat have competed in enhancing the output of Virupaksha on the big screen. The movie is better enjoyed in theatres for these reasons.

Although the director has lost grip on narration here and there, he did a commendable job for a movie of that genre, in his first attempt. Karthik Dandu is another new name in the industry to look out for. The film's editor Navin Nooli could've done even better had the love scenes and a bit of drag were avoided for the final cut. Screenplay for Virupaksha written by Sukumar B was impressive and makes a difference to the entire story.

Positive Aspects Of Virupaksha: Story

Background Score

Cinematography

Negative Aspects Of Virupaksha: Lengthy and redundant love track

Impactless dialogues

Virupaksha Verdict:

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What’s it about?

Mysterious deaths occur in the village of ‘Rudra Vanam’ as a result of an unknown person’s occult practice. Surya (Sai Dharam Tej), who has come to the village on a visit from the city, decides to investigate the deaths. Meanwhile, the poojari of the village performs astadigbandhanam (the locking of the village from eight corners) to save them. According to the scriptures, no one should leave the village for a few days, and no outsiders are permitted to enter the village.

Surya, on the other hand, discovers a pattern in these mysterious deaths, and the next victim is none other than Nandini (Samyuktha Menon), the village belle with whom he falls in love.

Will Surya track down the person responsible for the deaths? Will he be able to save Nandini?

Karthik Varma Dandu, a protégé of director Sukumar, previously directed “Bham Bolenath,” which starred Navdeep and Naveen Chandra. After a long gap, he came out with his second film, “Virupaksha,” with a screenplay written by his guru Sukumar. The story and setting of Karthik Dandu stand out in the film.

The period setting and the forest village provided the director with the opportunity to create some thrilling episodes. The majority of horror films take place in a house. The story in “Virupaksha” is also confined to a single location, but this time it is a village rather than a house. Furthermore, he wrote the story in such a way that the village could be locked, limiting the drama to a single location. In many ways, it adheres to all of the genre elements of horror drama. Yet, the overall packaging of the story has given a fresh look.

This spooky thriller also benefits greatly from a compelling narration. The first act is fairly routine, but things pick up and stay on track dramatically once the second act begins. A thriller isn’t a thriller unless there’s a final twist. The surprising conclusion in “Virupaksha” is also a huge win.

As I watched the proceedings, the Netflix’s “Kingdom” series came to mind. While the series is a zombie drama, many similarities can be found between “Kingdom” and “Virupaksha”. Of course, the recent Kannada film “Vikrant Rona” is also on the similar lines. But “Virupaksha” is in its own different and quite an engaging period horror drama.

Karthik Dandu deserves praise for his captivating storytelling in the second half. His skills shine through in the main sequence of the hero’s journey to uncover the occult practitioner. This segment provides the most exciting, surprising parts of the whole setup.

On the downside, the film is also suffers from excess runtime, regular scenes and some practicable portions. But they are very few.

Sai Dharam Tej does a neat job. Even though he has recently recovered from a serious bike accident, he looks fit and apt for the role. Samyuktha Menon shines in the climactic scene. She does well in those parts. Sai Chand is convincing in his role of a poojari. Rajeev Kanakala is good.

Cinematographer Shamdat, the film’s score composer, and the set decorator all deserve a lot of credit. They’ve all put forth their best effort.

Bottom line: “Virupaksha” is a well-crafted period horror drama. The film makes an engaging watch to the most part. The setting make it stand out from the crowd of standard thrillers, despite a few problems.

Rating: 3/5

By Jalapathy Gudelli

Film: Virupaksha Cast: Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha, Sunil, Brahmaji, Ajay, Abhinav Gomatam, Sai Chand, and others Screenplay: Sukumar Dialogue: Krishna Hari DOP: Shamdat Sainudeen Music: B. Ajaneesh Loknath Editor: Navin Nooli Production Designer: Sri Nagendra Tangala Creative Producer: Satish BKR Producer: BVSN Prasad Story and Directed by: Karthik Dandu Release Date: April 21, 2023

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Article by Suman M Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 7:00 am, 21 April 2023 | Updated on 11:45 am, 22 April 2023

2 hr 20 min   |   Thriller | Suspense   |   21-04-2023

Cast - Sai Dharam Tej, Samyukta Menon, Soniya Singh, Ravikrishna, Sunil, Ajay and Others

Director - Karthik Varma Dandu

Producer - BVSN Prasad

Banner - Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra

Music - Ajneesh Loknath

Sai Dharam Tej is coming back to big screen after almost a gap of two years. His last film was Republic. Sai Dharam Tej is coming with a spooky genre with Virupaksha in the direction of a debutant Karthik Varma Dandu. The trailer of Virupaksha is impressive and raised expectations all over. The movie released today in theaters. Let us see if the movie is upto the expectations. Here is the review.

What Is It About?

The Rudravaram villagers accuse Venkata Chalapathy (Kamal Kamaraju) of the deaths in the village and burn his family alive. The wife gives a curse to the village before she dies. Twelve years after that the deaths begin again. Surya (Sai Dharam Tej) comes to the village and falls in love with Nandini (Samyuktha Menon). He gets struck in the village due to Nandini and starts digging into serial deaths. Will he find the truth? Who is doing all this? Virupaksha is all about the Surya solving the mystery.

Performances

Sai Dharam Tej attempted the thriller genre for the first time with Virupaksha. It is quite a good comeback for the actor. He performed apt for the role. Samyukta Menon gets a meaty role and she did fine in it. Rajeev Kanakala got a routine role. Ajay enthralls us as Aghora and it is good to see him performing in a different role from a grumpy policeman. Sai Chand, Abhinav Gomatam, Soniya Singh, and Ravikrishna did well in the roles given. Sunil appears as a crucial character in the beginning but loses importance as the story goes ahead. Kamal Kamaraju is seen on the big screen after a long time.

Technicalities

Virupaksha is a neat thriller with all the right elements working precisely. Sukumar’s excellent screenplay is the backbone of Virupaksha. The racy thriller gets its gripping ability with the screenplay. The technical work is laudable. The cinematography is very good. The visuals are captivating for all the thrilling moments. The background score by Ajneesh Loknath is perfect and it enhanced many scenes. The director did well for his debut ofcourse the screenplay by Sukumar remains the key.

Sai Dharam Tej & Samyuktha Menon Screenplay & BGM Unpredictability & Twists

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Slow Pace In the First Half A Few Loose Ends

Virupaksha is a well-made supernatural thriller with a known plot, but the intriguing make keeps the audience engaged throughout the film. This thriller has the template of most other successful movies in the genre. An heir from a punished family in a village coming for an act of vengeance is all about Virupaksha.

The director of Virupaksha maintains the pace and intensity so well that it keeps us connected to the plot. His detailing needs an accolade. The director also maintains the suspense though we get a vague idea of what’s really going on. There are many intriguing elements and a good number of scenes that are sure to give goosebumps.

The first half takes a little time to establish the setup and the love track is the slow part of it. Once the plot takes off, Virupaksha keeps its pace and thrill for the most part. The series of gruesome deaths and the events that followed them build the right stage for the second half. The screenplay is the show stealer. The deaths were shown frightful.

The second half starts great towards the solving of the conspiracy There are many spine-chilling moments and interesting twists that made the second half also very engaging. The suspense factors towards the pre-climax and the one in the climax worked good.

Apart from the positives, there are a few loose ends like what could have happened if Nandini’s attempt to jump into the well went successful? Will the curse stop there?

Overall, Virupaksha is definitely a good watch for genre lovers. The unpredictability, fresh twists, and horror elements make it a worth-watching thriller. Virupaksha enjoyed a solo release and the run could be strong until next week.

Bottomline: A Thrill Pill

Rating: 3/5

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Virupaksha Review: Horror Set In New Ambiance

Movie: Virupaksha Rating: 2.75/5 Banner: Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra & Sukumar Writings Cast: Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha Menon, Abhinav Gomatam, Sai Chand, Ajay, Sunil, Brahmaji, Rajeev Kanakala and others Music: B. Ajaneesh Loknath DOP: Shamdat Sainudeen Editor: Navin Nooli Art: Sri Nagendra Tangala Producer: BVSN Prasad Story and Directed by: Karthik Dandu Release Date: April 21, 2023

Sai Dharam Tej began working on "Virupaksha" a long time ago, but his recovery from an accident delayed the film's release. However, the trailers and promotional campaign have managed to generate buzz and interest in the film.

With Sukumar writing the screenplay and his assistants becoming successful directors, Karthik Dandu, his disciple, was able to generate interest with this film. Let’s analyse.

Story: Surya (Sai Dhara) Tej) and his mother pay a visit to their ancestral village, which is nestled deep in the forest. He falls in love with Nandini (Samyuktha Menon), the village head's daughter. Around the same time, a person dies in the village's temple, prompting the poojari to order everyone not to step out of the village for eight days. Anyone who leaves the village during this time will suffer the entire village.

So, everyone stays in the village, except for one girl who tries to elope with her lover, assuming that no one will come after her. However, her actions result in a slew of mysterious deaths.

Surya resolves to discover the truth and prevent his lover Nandini from becoming the next target.

Artistes’ Performances: Sai Dharam Tej, who recently recovered from a bike accident, has taken on a role that is not particularly difficult for him. His role called for him to confidently guide the proceedings, and he succeeded in doing so. Although his character is passive in the first half, he eventually becomes heroic.

Samyukta Menon finally gets a role that is both meaty and challenging for her to play. She seizes the opportunity.

Among the other actors, Sai Chand is effective as Poojari. Shyamala has a few good scenes. Rajeev Kanakala is okay. Sunil's character makes no sense in the context of the story. Abhinav Gomatam only appears in two or three scenes.

Technical Excellence: The film belongs to technicians. From cinematographer to art director, they have put in terrific output. Shamdat captured the occult sequences quite well. His camera work has created a mood.

The production design is excellent. While the songs are forgettable, the ‘Kantara’ fame Ajaneesh Loknath provides a reasonable background score. Editing should have been sharper.

Highlights: The final twist The screenplay Production design Cinematographer

Drawback: Drags on towards the end The early romantic portions

Analysis Recently, Indian films have begun to explore stories set in a bygone era, with most of them taking place in a ‘specific location' created through sets and visual effects. Keeping with the trend, "Virupaksha" is set in a village in the deep forest in the 1990s. The story depicts an entire village being affected by black magic. 

The majority of the story takes place at night and in the forest. The film is similar to recent Kannada films like "Vikrant Rona."

Sai Dharam Tej is an outsider who came into the village of Rudravanam in the same way that Sudeep enters the village to investigate the murders that occurred there.

Although these two films have many similarities, "Virupaksha" is quite different from “Vikrant Rona” and many other thrillers. "Virupaksha" succeeds on many levels, the first of which is the story and setting.

The elements of Ashta Digbandhanam, as well as the chilling depiction of four mysterious deaths and the train accident, set the tone for this thriller.

Director Karthik Dandu begins the story in a conventional manner, but his narration becomes gripping just before the intermission, and he keeps our attention thereafter, despite some ups and downs. The unexpected climax adds to the film's overall mood.

When the hero decides to find out who is performing the occult practices, and who in the village is assisting him, the film begins to make sense and becomes gripping. This episode is well-staged and executed.

While the romantic track between the hero and heroine is tedious, it is linked to crucial final scenes. Nonetheless, the director should have come up with a better romantic track. There are also numerous loose ends. Furthermore, those who have seen similar thrillers will notice that many of these sequences are overtly familiar.

On the whole, "Virupaksha" is a mystic thriller that stays true to its genre, and the narration captures our attention for the most part. Despite some flaws, such as dragged-out scenes at the end and a mediocre romantic score, the film is worth a watch. It is heavily reliant on technical output, which has greatly aided the film.

Bottom line:  Holds Interest

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Virupaksha Movie review: An honest attempt in a new genre

“ Virupaksha ” film story happens in year 1979 and in 1991 at Rudravanam. In 1979 The villagers burn a couple alive suspecting they are practising blackmagic. Dying couple put a curse that entire village will die by next pushkaram. Fast forward to 1991, to counter the series of deaths happening in the village, Ashta Digbhandhanam has been setup. Still the mysterious deaths continue, Surya ( Sai Dharam Tej) gets into action to find who is causing the deaths. Rest of the story is what he finds has been revealed in gripping twists.

“Virupaksha” is a mystic horror thriller set in a village in the past. The setup and genre brings freshness as they aren’t usual. The film hooks from the opening itself. The sequence involving the black magic at the start sets the tone perfectly for the rest of the proceedings and also for the audience concerning the expectations.

Another significant aspect is the Rudravanam village and the world created by the director. They are the elements that engage the audience and hold their interest. It helps overcome the tepid love track, even though brief one in the first half. The real deal lies in the main track involving the murders and finding the reason behind them. They are done well and have enough meat to hold the attention.

The interval bang, too, is neatly done, as it makes one look forward to the second half with intrigue. The second half carries the momentum from the first half. Things move briskly, but the problem becomes apparent immediately. While doing well in sticking to the content, the director does the same with the formula related to the genre. The narrative progresses predictably and on expected lines. It lacks spine-chilling moments or genuine thrill moments. Take the entire stretch of finding Bhaivara and other links related to the deaths, for example. They are at a decent level but don’t go to the next level. Whatever feeling we get or the high that is partially felt is mainly due to the excellent technical work on display.

Similarly, the character’s behaviour change from the first to the second half also has a formulaic thought. Things like these don’t let “Virupaksha” go to the next level and leave one spellbound, more so considering the thundering work technically. The climax after all the build-up is satisfactory. With slight trimming, it could have been better.

On a whole, “Virupaksha” is a genre flick that sticks to the genre out and out. It is commendable as it features a known hero. However, it relies heavily on the technical work to pull through more than twists and thrills, which is decent. If you like thrillers with a mix of mysticism and horror elements, Virupaksha is a perfect film for the weekend.

Performances

Sai Dharam Tej is back on the big screen after a long gap. “Virupaksha” is his first outing post-recovery. The actor, therefore, is definitely not at his peak physicality wise as he looks heavy most of the time. He is particularly awkward on screen in running shots which could have been minimised. Coming to acting, there is nothing challenging in Virupaksha. It requires a confident presence to navigate the proceedings, and Sai Dharam Tej provides it, and that’s it.

Samyukta Menon starts on an ordinary note, especially in the first half. She has less screen time, and even the scenes involving a love track have no impact. However, things change, and she surprises where it matters in the climax. It is not extraordinary or memorable, but works well.

Coming to other actors, “Virupaksha” has an impressive supporting cast. We have many known faces like Sai Chand, Rajeev Kanakala, Ajay, Sunil, Brahmaji, Kamal Kamaraju, Anchor Shyamala etc., donning different get-ups and looking far from what they appear routinely. And that’s the good thing about them. When it comes to acting or memorable sequences, there aren’t many.

Technicalities

Karthik Dandu makes his directorial debut with “Virupaksha.” He is succeeded with the outcome of the film. He delivered what he wanted without getting compromised. In some parts, audience could feel that having a supporting cast and crew, he could have done it much better.

Coming to other aspects, technically “Virupaksha” is slick and deserves a huge round of applause. The sound design and the background score are excellent. B Ajneesh Loknath does a fabulous job. His work elevates even ordinary moments—the sound design (Raja Krishnan) further aids big time in creating the spookiness alive throughout. The VFX work is not heavy but is done well, helping the proceedings. Shamdat Sainudeen’s cinematography is good. Most of the movie happens in a village set up, which is captured neatly. More importantly, the world of Rudravanam is brought alive through these technical works; that is where “Virupaksha” grabs the attention. The writing is alright, with parts of it working.

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Virupaksha Movie Review and Rating

 Movie Review:  Virupaksha

Director:  Karthik Dandu

Producer:  BVSN Prasad

Music Director: B. Ajaneesh Loknath

Starring:  Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha Menon, Ajay,  and others

 Release Date:  21st April 2023

 Rating :   3.25/5

Virupaksha Movie review:   Sai Dharam Tej and Samyuktha Menon starrer investigative and horror thriller drama Virupaksha has hit the theaters today on 21st April. Let’s see the story of Virupaksha.

 Story:  Set in the backdrop of  1990s, the story takes place in a village Rudravanam. A family is killed by the people of that village for practicing occult worship. After a long time Surya (Sai Dharam Tej) comes to Rudravanam village along with his mother. He falls in love with Nandini (Samyukta Menon), the  daughter of Rudravanam’s sarpanch. However, on the other hand, people keep dying in Rudravanam village. The whole town trembles with fear. Why are people actually dying?, What is the secret behind their deaths?, How did Surya solve this mystery?, What finally happened?  To get these answers, one should watch the movie Virupaksha on silver screen.

 Plus Points:

·         Sai Dharam Tej performance

·         Story

·         Twists

·         BGM

·         Cinematography

·         Screenplay

 Minus Points:

·         Love track in 1st half

·         Second half little bit slow

Performance:  Sai Dharam Tej’ character is very good. He also acted very well as Surya. He impressed with his realistic acting in some thriller scenes. Sai  Dharam Tej’s acting is very good especially in some action scenes in the second half as well as in the key scenes in the pre-climax. Samyukta Menon also impressed with her performance. She impressed  the viwers with her performance in some horror scenes. Rajeev Kanakala, who played another key role, acted well. Also Brahmaji, Ajay, Sunil and the rest of the cast have also impressed in their roles.

Technical:  The biggest plus point of this movie Virupaksha is the story written by director Karthik Dandu. Moreover, Karthik Dandu has shown this story brilliantly on screen. Music director Ajaneesh Loknath music is good. The cinematography work is a special attraction of the movie. The editing is also good. The producer should be congratulated for believing in the director’s idea and presenting such a diverse film to the Telugu audience. Producer BVSN Prasad’s production values are also very good.

 Analysis:  Overall Virupaksha is an engaging mystical thriller drama. Director Karthik has maintained the suspense in the story very well. Moreover, he shot the horror scenes very well.  The main strength of this movie is that it is made in the background of a periodical action thriller. The visuals and sound effects in this movie are very good. The story takes an unexpected turn from the pre-interval and the main villain is designed in a way that no one expected. Love scenes in this movie could have been better.

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Cast & Crew

• Sai Dharam Tej (Hero)
• Samyuktha Menon (Heroine)
• Sai Chand , Brahmaji (Cast)
• Karthik Dandu (Director)
• BVSN Prasad (Producer)
• B.Ajaneesh Loknath (Music)
• Shamdat Sainudeen (Cinematography)

Virupaksha starring Sai Dharam Tej and Samyuktha Menon as the lead pair presented by Sukumar under the Sukumar writings banner has hit the screens today. Let’s see how it fares.

Story: Ser in a mysterious village backdrop, a few visuals of a village and some mysterious deaths will be showcased. Later, Sai Dharam Tej’s character enters the village and locks horns with a few local goons. The frames are amazing with a solid backdrop that instantly grabs everyone’s attention. What is the mystery behind a series of death in the village? Why the hero enters the village? How will Sai Dharam Tej’s character crack the case, expected to be the main crux?

Performances: Sai Dharam Tej really struggles well in his role which is visible on screen. His acting is fine and he is more overlooked and focused on the role he portrayed. due to personal incidents, though. He lost charm. In his face, he somehow managed to do justice to the given character.

Though the film looks totally different from Sai Dharam Tej’s previous films, he made sure that the heart is kept in the right place with his genuine acting and brings depth to the proceedings.

Heroine Samyuktha Menon gets a meaty role as the entire film revolves around her character. She is amazing in character and brought a realistic texture to the role she portrayed.

Not to forget, other artists such as a village president among others are fine in their respective roles.

Technicalities: Music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath is straight into the plot. His commendable sound adds a realistic texture to the proceedings and elevates key moments in the film. His instrumentation is okay but would have been better.

The photography work by Shyam Dutt registers as his rich framing and captivating lens add a realistic texture to the proceedings.

Production design work is done perfectly as the amazing as the village locations are showcased in an authentic manner.

The dialogues are written an authentic manner whoever a scene establishment is missing in the dialogue version.

Analysis: Karthik Varma Dandu directs Virupaksha. Despite the lack of an interesting love track, the storyline is engaging enough and picks up well from the pre-interval block, and carries forward with a few moments and chilling elements.

Major credit to sound mixing as it is done well and sets up a good path for the 2nd half. On an overview, Virupaksha is a decent village drama ser with a black magic backdrop.

To summarize, Virupaksha is a good village thriller with horror elements with a captivating storyline with some spine-chilling moments and nice twists. Though the love track in the 1st half is boring and the pace is uneven in parts, the screenplay engages for the most part and works out. Overall, Virupaksha is a satisfactory watch this weekend.

Verdict: Gripping Mysterious Drama!

Rating: 3/5

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Virupaksha Movie Review: A Thrilling Investigation of Mysterious Deaths

Virupasksha Review – Virupaksha is much awaited 2023 Telugu movie starring Sai Dharam Tej. If you are also a Dharam Tej fan or Mystery genre lover, you may be waiting for a long time to watch this movie. Virupasksha movie is releasing on 21 April to cinema halls on Pan India level in multi-language including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Read the full Virupaksha Movie Review before watching  this thrilling murder mystery. 

Storyline: In a village, mysterious deaths occur as a result of an unknown person’s occult practice. The entire town is terrified of these killings. Will they track down the person responsible for the deaths? The rest of the story is about the difficulties encountered during the process. 

Virupaksha Overall Rating – 7.5/10 

Full Review – “Virupakash” is a thrilling murder mystery movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the last moment. The film delivers mind-bending twists and a captivating story with a perfect blend of action, thriller, drama, and mystery. 

The movie follows the incidents in a village where some mysterious deaths occurred recently. Then Sai Dharam Tej comes to the village and investigate the incident and suffers some unexpected events in his life. You will see how he successfully catches the real killer and save the villagers from chronological murders. 

Key Points of Virupaksha film review:

The director Karthik takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns, leading to a shocking and unexpected climax. The cast of Virupakash movie is superb and Sai Dharam, Sunil, and Ajay give goosebumps performances. The supporting cast also did good work. 

The direction and cinematography are everything in a thriller mystery and both are executed well by the makers. The dark tone and horror sound enhance the suspense and excitement in the movie. 

You Should Watch or Not – According to our Virupakash Movie Review Expert: “Virupaksha” is a must-watch for fans of thriller and mystery, and Sai Dharam Tej. It’s a gripping and thrilling ride so everyone will enjoy this movie. 

Other details about the movie Virupaksha review 

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Mystery 

Duration: 2h 35m 

Director: Karthik Varma Dandu 

Writer: Sukumar 

Cast: Sai Dharam Tej, Sunil, Samyuktha Menon, Brahmaji, Ajay

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