Sabari Movie Review

Movie Name: Sabari

Release Date: May 03, 2024

TGLAM Rating: 2.25/5

Starring: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Ganesh Venkatraman, Shashank, Mime Gopi, Baby Krithika

Directed by: Anil Katz

Produced by: Mahendra Nath Kondla

Music by: Gopi Sundar

Cinematography by: Rahul Shrivastav, Nani Chamidisetty

Edited by: Dharmendra Kakarala

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar leads in “Sabari,” directed by Anil Katz. The film hits screens today. Let’s delve into it.

Plot Summary:

Sanjana (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar), a single mother, struggles to secure a job due to being a college dropout. With help from her lawyer friend Rahul (Shashank), she lands a job, but her joy is short-lived as she discovers a shocking truth about her daughter, Riya (Baby Krithika). How this truth impacts their lives forms the crux of Sabari.

Positives:

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar delivers a stellar performance, portraying a concerned mother convincingly. Mime Gopi and Shashank also shine in their roles. The film starts off intriguingly, building its world and characters effectively. The pre-interval sequences raise anticipation for the latter half.

Negatives:

Sabari fails to deliver the anticipated thrills. The psychological disorder plot isn’t novel, and the attempt to introduce a twist falls flat. Predictability mars the narrative’s impact. The second half is particularly dull, lacking engagement and coherent antagonistic motives. The climax is disappointing, lacking emotion or engagement. Several scenes feel exaggerated, and the film’s pacing could have been tighter.

Technical Aspects:

The music and background score are forgettable. Cinematography and production values are average. Editing could have been crisper.

Direction and Verdict:

Direction by Anil Katz is underwhelming. While the film starts with promise, it falters in execution. A stronger screenplay could have salvaged it.

On the whole, “Sabari” offers an intriguing premise but fails to deliver a satisfying experience. Despite some good performances and moments, the film falls short. With better screenplay and execution, it could have been more impactful.

TGLAM Rating: 2.25/5