"Shanmukha," starring Aadi Saikumar and Avika Gor, directed by Shanmugam Sappani, with music by Ravi Basrur, is a suspense horror thriller that hit theaters worldwide today. Let's delve into the movie's review.
Plot:
The story revolves around Shanmukha, a boy born with six heads. His father, in an attempt to make him normal, worships evil deities and performs occult rituals. He learns that Shanmukha can be cured by sacrificing six girls born under specific zodiac signs during a solar eclipse on a new moon day. Furthermore, the blood of a girl named Kleemkara, born when the nine planets are in a unique alignment, is required for Shanmukha to become handsome and youthful. Shanmukha's father kidnaps six girls born under these special zodiac signs. Meanwhile, a police officer named Surya (Aadi Saikumar) investigates the missing girls' case, with the help of Sara (Avika Gor). How Surya rescues the kidnapped girls and thwarts Shanmukha's father's plans forms the crux of the story.
Analysis:
Director Shanmugam Sappani's concept is intriguing, but the execution falls short. The film explores the idea of a child born with deformities and a father's desperate attempt to cure him through occult practices. However, the film also highlights the immorality of causing harm to others for personal gain. Some scenes are poorly executed, raising questions about the director's judgment. Horror and crime thriller enthusiasts might find the film appealing. The occult rituals could have been more researched and effectively portrayed. The romantic scenes between the lead pair feel forced and unnecessary. The background score is underwhelming. The production values are decent, and the cinematography is good, but the editing could have been sharper.
Performances:
Aadi Saikumar delivers a decent performance as the police officer Surya. Avika Gor makes a glamorous comeback after a long time. The rest of the cast performs adequately within their limited roles.
Punch Line:
"Shanmukha" offers some thrills with beautiful visuals.
Rating: 2.75/5
