What Is the Story About?
Vedha (Ann Sheetal) has been looking for her father for many years. She is taking the help of Lawyer Venkat (Kalyan Dheev) to find him. After a long wait, Vedha finally gets the information regarding her father’s whereabouts under unexpected circumstances.
Meanwhile, a serial killer is on the loose in the town. The police are after him, and they accidentally cross paths with Vedha in their investigation. Are the two tracks connected? Did Vedha meet her father? What is the secret hidden by Venkat? The answers to all these questions form Kinnerasani’s basic plot.
Performances?
Kalyan Dhev looks the part physically. He is styled well, but he lacks the intensity to pull off the role or make it interesting when it comes to acting. One feels that the lack of expression is mistaken for mysteriousness on the part. Well, that isn’t the case.
Ann Sheetal has an exciting part but is not utilised well. She, too, bears a confused expression throughout, making the part look one-dimensional. A better fleshed-out character would have helped her make it more dramatic as there is a lot of scope.
Analysis
Ramana Teja of Ashwathama fame directs Kinnerasani. He has picked a thriller subject once again, which has a serial killer angle, as well.
The beginning of the movie is intriguing. There is a brutal murder, followed by an introduction to the main world involving Vedha and Venkat. Their initial actions add to the intrigue and make one look forward to the proceedings.
The main scene at the library where the ‘book’ angle is introduced and the brief flashback definitely have one hooked. One is curious to see where it’s all headed, but the interest is short-lived.
The reason for the missing interest is more due to the lacklustre execution rather than the actual content itself. There is enough in the story to provide thrills, but the way the whole thing is executed leaves one underwhelmed.
The suspense and high are missing as the narrative lacks gripping quality. We move from one revelation to the other and then the core flashback with no sense of involvement. It is as if everyone is going through the motion with the sole purpose of completing the story rather than making it engaging.
There are small twists and turns, but things get predictable as we move towards the second hour. Also, there is a lot of gap concerning the events that lead to the end.
Overall, Kinnerasani has an interesting story, no doubt, but it’s the execution where it fails. It is flat and uninteresting, mostly. If you like thrillers, give it a try for the basic premise and some initial moments but keep the expectations low.
Other Artists?
Ravindra Vijay playing Jayadev, has the most challenging role of all. He does well in parts, but in crucial portions, one can’t help but feel that he has gone overboard. It is more to do with typical ‘gestures’ related to the act than actual over-the-top action. Shreya Tyagi is alright in the small part she gets. Satya Prakash and Shan are okay.
Music and Other Departments?
Mahati Swara Sagar provides the music and the background score. The music is alright, but the background is better in comparison. It adds to the intrigue and suspense initially.
Dinesh K Babu’s cinematography could have been better considering the scope on offer. The edit by Anwar Ali is decent. The writing is below par for the most part. However, during some key moments, it is okay.
Highlights?
Story
Screenplay
Drawbacks?
Execution
Writing
Second Hour
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, In Parts
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, But With Huge Reservations
Kinnerasani Movie Review by Binged Bureau
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