Ravanasura review: A decent but muddled thriller

Entertainment By Prabhatha Rigobertha 07/04/2023 Read the article

Sudheer Varma’s Ravanasura created a certain buzz, thanks to the title and the different presentations of Ravi Teja in the promos.

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The film begins interestingly. There is a proper mix of comedy and thrills. The scenes between Ravi Teja and Hyper Adi are well done.

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The entry of Sushanth makes the film more interesting. The interval bang raises expectations for a gripping second half.

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However, things fall flat in the second half and the proceedings soon become tedious. The Ramayana connection doesn’t add much.

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The flashback of Ravindra is dealt with in a rather haphazard manner. Vigilante justice is also hugely problematic.

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Except for Sushanth and to an extent Megha Akash, the actors are severely handicapped by underwritten parts.

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Despite the film’s many flaws, Ravi Teja does manage to hold the movie together with his solid performance.

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Sushanth does a good job. Megha Akash does a good job of portraying the contrasting shades of her character.

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Vijay Karthik Kannan’s cinematography deserves appreciation. Harshavardhan Rameshwar’s background score does provide some thrills.

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