Tiragabadara Saami (2024): “A Disappointing Attempt at Drama and Action”

 

Director, Writer: A.S. Ravikumar Chowdary

Starring: Raj Tarun, Malvi Malhotra, Makrand Deshpande, Mannara Chopra, Raja Ravindra, Pragathi, Prudhvi

Producers: Malkapuram Shivakumar

Production Company: Suraksh Entertainments Media

Cinematography: Jawahar Reddy

Music Director: J.B., Bole Shavali

Genre: Drama, Action

Language: Telugu

Release Date: August 2, 2024

Runtime: 115 minutes

Plot

Giri (Raj Tarun) is an orphan who reunites lost children with their families. He marries Shailaja (Malvi Malhotra), an orphan like him. Their happiness is threatened when a goon, Konda Reddy (Makrand Deshpande), tasks Giri with finding a missing girl, who turns out to be Shailaja. The story unfolds as Giri tries to protect Shailaja and uncover her past.

Performances

Raj Tarun

Raj Tarun plays Giri, an orphan dedicated to reuniting lost people with their families. His performance is decent, but the character design and some unrealistic action sequences do not suit him.

Malvi Malhotra

Malvi Malhotra portrays Shailaja with enthusiasm, but her role lacks substance. Her screen presence and looks do not seem fitting beside Raj Tarun.

Makrand Deshpande

Makrand Deshpande is wasted in this film, with his overacting being hard to endure.

Mannara Chopra

Mannara Chopra’s role as Radha Bai is poorly written, making it one of the worst characters in her career. The song filmed on her character is particularly distasteful.

Supporting Cast

Raja Ravindra, Pragathi, and other supporting actors do not have significant roles to discuss.

Technical Aspects

Direction, Writing, Screenplay

A.S. Ravikumar Chowdary, known for films like “Yagnam” and “Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam,” fails to impress with this outdated narrative. The story and screenplay are poorly executed, failing to engage the audience.

Cinematography

Jawahar Reddy’s cinematography is average and does not contribute much to the film’s visual appeal.

Music

The songs composed by J.B. and Bole Shavali are mediocre, and the background score is routine.

Editing

The editing by Praveen Pudi does not help in maintaining a smooth flow, with the film feeling dragged and outdated.

Production Values

The production values are just about acceptable, with nothing remarkable to note.

Strengths

Concept of reuniting lost individuals is unique but poorly executed.

Weaknesses

Outdated and illogical screenplay

Poor character development and over-the-top performances

Mediocre technical aspects

My Personal Take on Cinema

“Tiragabadara Saami” is a poorly executed film that fails to engage the audience. The film opens with an implausible scene where a gang of goons kills anyone who knows about the person they are searching for, adding a nonsensical twist to the narrative. The protagonist’s profession of reuniting lost individuals is not convincingly portrayed. The romance between Giri and Shailaja is poorly developed, with the heroine’s character lacking depth and believability. With an outdated story, lackluster performances, and weak technical aspects, it feels like a major letdown. The film struggles to maintain interest and is ultimately a disappointing watch.

Rating: 1/5