Review: Sabari – Lacks Excitement and Fails to Thrill

Sabari Telugu Movie Review

Movie Name: Sabari

Release Date: May 03, 2024

Times of Tollywood 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 Anil Katz’s Sabari, but does it live up to expectations? Read on to find out.

Story:

Sabari follows the journey of Sanjana (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar), a single mother, and her daughter Riya (Baby Krithika). However, when Sanjana uncovers a shocking truth about Riya, their lives take a dramatic turn.

Plus Points:

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar delivers a compelling performance as a concerned mother, anchoring the film effectively.

Mime Gopi impresses in a significant role, adding depth to the narrative.

The film starts on an intriguing note, establishing the characters and setting well.

Minus Points:

Sabari fails to deliver the expected thrills, with its predictable plot and lackluster execution.

The second half of the film becomes tedious, lacking engagement and depth.

Certain scenes feel over the top and fail to connect with the audience.

Technical Aspects:

While the cinematography and production values are decent, the editing could have been tighter.

Anil Katz’s direction falls short of expectations, failing to elevate the intriguing premise.

Verdict:

Sabari, despite its promising premise, disappoints with its lack of excitement and underwhelming execution. While Varalaxmi Sarathkumar shines, the film fails to deliver the necessary thrills to keep the audience engaged.

Times of Tollywood Rating: 2.25/5

Reviewed by Times of Tollywood Team