Review: Sabari – Lacks Thrills Despite Potential

Sabari Telugu Movie Review

Movie Name: Sabari

Release Date: May 03, 2024

Mirchi9 Rating: 2.25/5

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

Director: Anil Katz

Producers: Mahendra Nath Kondla

Music Director: Gopi Sundar

Cinematographers: Rahul Shrivastav, Nani Chamidisetty

Editor: Dharmendra Kakarala

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar stars in Sabari, a film directed by Anil Katz. Let’s see how it fares.

Story:

Sanjana (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) is a single mother struggling to raise her daughter Riya (Baby Krithika). When Sanjana discovers a shocking truth about Riya, their lives take unexpected turns.

Pros:

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar delivers a strong performance as a concerned mother, adding depth to her character.

Mime Gopi’s impactful role and Shashank’s decent performance contribute to the narrative.

The film starts on an interesting note, drawing viewers’ attention effectively.

Cons:

Sabari fails to provide the expected thrills, with its predictable plot and unexciting execution.

The second half is particularly dull, lacking engaging moments and a convincing antagonist.

Several scenes appear over-the-top, and the film’s runtime could have been trimmed for better pacing.

Technical Aspects:

The music and background score are average, while cinematography is decent. Editing could have been tighter.

Direction by Anil Katz disappoints, failing to capitalize on the film’s potential.

Verdict:

Sabari had potential as a psychological thriller but falls short due to its lackluster execution. Despite Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s commendable performance, the film fails to deliver the necessary thrills. With better screenplay and pacing, Sabari could have been a more engaging watch.

Mirchi9 Rating: 2.25/5

Reviewed by Mirchi9 Team