Maestro Review: Neither Roaring Nor Boring
Film: Maestro
Score: 2.5/5
Banner: Sresht Films
Solid: Nithiin, Tamannah Bhatia, Nabha Natesh, Jissu Sen Gupta, Naresh, Harshavardhan, Mangli, Racha Ravi, and others
Cinematography: Yuvraj
Music: Sagar Mahati
Editor: S.R.Sekhar
Producers: Sudhakar Reddy, Nikitha Reddy
Written and course: Merlapaka Gandhi
Launch Date: September 17, 2021
Streaming on: Disney Hotstar
Nithiin had two releases this yr. Earlier than the second wave, he launched “Verify” and “Rang De” within the theaters and now comes up with the third movie. His newest movie, nevertheless, skips the theatrical route and premiered on OTT right this moment.
The movie has generated curiosity with its promotions. Let’s analyze.
Story:
Arun (Nithiin) is a proficient pianist in Goa. He performs at a resort. For some purpose, he fakes being blind.
Sooner or later, a former hero Mohan (Naresh) asks him to present a personal live performance at their dwelling. Mohan needs to shock his spouse Simran(Tamannaah) on their marriage ceremony anniversary.
When Arun lands of their condominium, he notices that Mohan is mendacity in a pool of blood, Simran’s lover (Jishu Sengupta) making an attempt to clear the physique. Arun witnesses the homicide however retains silent as he’s faking blindness.
As quickly as he comes out of the condominium, he heads to the police station to report the homicide. A lot to his shock, he finds that the inspector is none aside from Simran’s lover. A collection of twists comply with.
Artistes’ Performances:
For Nithiin, that is fairly a difficult function. He by no means carried out as a blind (faux or actual) particular person earlier than. Nithiin sinks into his character. We must always admire Nithin for sticking to the soul of the character, not diluting it.
Tamannaah has additionally by no means performed a detrimental function in her profession earlier than. She has put within the earnest effort, however she lacks the villainous look of Tabu, who had acted within the authentic. Her efficiency will be appreciated, however she is miscast for this function.
Jisshu is ideal within the function of an Inspector. Nabha Natesh as Nithiin’s girlfriend can be miscast. She additionally has make-up points.
Singer Mangli in her performing debut is plausible. Sreemukhi seems in a cameo. Naresh as a former hero fits properly.
Technical Excellence:
Yuvraj’s cinematography enhances the temper of the theme properly. He has given the most effective work.
Sagar Mahati’s background rating isn’t as riveting as the unique however is competent sufficient. Enhancing is neat.
Highlights:
Authentic story
Nithin’s efficiency
Twists and turns
Downside:
Tamannaah’s casting
The rushed really feel of climax
Not as gripping as the unique
Evaluation
Throughout his promotional interviews of “Maestro”, Nithiin put his ideas about remakes completely. “Once we remake faithfully, individuals remark that we copied body to border. If we alter it, they accuse us of spoiling the unique. It wants a fragile stability,” he mentioned.
“Maestro” is the remake of the Bollywood blockbuster, Andhadhun. Whereas the movie stays devoted to the unique story, the director additionally made some modifications, particularly within the climax. However the modifications are minor.
The sweetness within the Hindi film is its pulpy and racy narrative. The twists and turns shock the viewers. The casting was pitch-perfect. We’re made to imagine that hero is faking blindness, however abruptly he loses eyesight for actual. To start with, we see the villain getting the higher hand over the hero, then the hero will get the grip, then one other twist seems. The climax is one other huge flip. Such a trippy movie “Andhadhun” was. The construction of “Andhadhun” is retained within the “Maestro”.
As mentioned, Merlapaka Gandhi has faithfully adopted the template and brings out the identical really feel for probably the most half. The primary half of “Maestro” is thrilling and gripping and comes near the Hindi model. Additionally it is racy. Nithin has turn into a plus level right here.
However the identical can’t be mentioned in regards to the latter parts. The hospital scene within the third act is an instance. The ultimate sequences are much less convincing. Whereas the remainder of the movie appears to be like wealthy, the ultimate parts give a really feel of a rushed product. Plus, Tamannaah’s casting isn’t a clever alternative. Though she comes up with competent efficiency, her age issue is an enormous challenge (Tabu performed a middle-aged girl within the authentic). Tabu’s function and her efficiency are the souls of “Andhadhun”.
The climax of “Andhadhun” was a form of an enigma, however right here we get a clear-cut reply.
One other drawback “Maestro” has is the unique is obtainable on OTT area and most of the Telugu audiences might need seen it throughout this pandemic.
If we cease evaluating and watch it as a straight Telugu thriller, “Maestro” will interact you because the story has meat. The thriller has many deserves. However even when we cease evaluating it to Hindi, the second half may have been higher. In a nutshell, “Maestro” is against the law drama that will get sure issues proper, sure issues not.
Backside-line: Engages however would not excite
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