Review: Baak – A Horror Thriller with Mixed Results

Baak Telugu Movie Review

Movie Name: Baak

Times of tollywood Rating: 2.5/5

Starring: Sundar. C, Tamannaah Bhatia, Raashii Khanna, Kovai Sarala, Vennela Kishore, Sreenivas Reddy

Director: Sundar. C

Producer: Khushbu Sundar

Music Director: Hip Hop Tamizha

Cinematographers: E. Krishnasamy

Editor: Fenny Oliver

Sundar. C’s Baak, the latest installment in the Aranmanai franchise, brings horror and mystery. Here’s our review.

Story:

When Shiva Shankar (Sundar. C) learns of his sister Shivani’s (Tamannaah) alleged suicide, he embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her death and her husband’s mysterious demise. As he delves deeper into the mysteries, the plot thickens, leading to unexpected revelations.

Pros:

Baak shines in its technical aspects, boasting impressive visuals, a chilling background score by Hip Hop Tamizha, and high production values.

Horror effects are well-executed, enhancing the impact of scary moments throughout the film.

The pre-interval portions set the stage for an intriguing narrative, piquing curiosity about the unfolding events.

Sundar. C delivers a convincing performance as the protagonist, supported by impactful appearances from Tamannaah Bhatia and Raashii Khanna.

Cons:

The inclusion of unnecessary comedy tracks detracts from the film’s overall impact, often causing irritation and disrupting the narrative flow.

The film follows a routine template typical of the Aranmanai franchise, lacking innovation in its storyline.

Predictability sets in after a major reveal, with emotional depth attempts slowing down the pacing in the second half.

While technically proficient, Baak’s editing could have been tighter to maintain a more engaging rhythm.

Technical Aspects:

Baak impresses with its technical finesse, featuring striking cinematography by E. Krishnasamy and seamless production values.

Director Sundar. C’s narration engages in parts, particularly during serious and horror-filled sequences, but the unnecessary comedy scenes detract from the overall experience.

Verdict:

Baak offers a mixed bag of horror and mystery, with strong technical elements overshadowed by the inclusion of over-the-top comedy. While the film has its moments of intrigue, the routine storyline and unnecessary scenes make it a somewhat underwhelming watch.

Mirchi9 Rating: 2.5/5

Reviewed by Mirchi9 Team