Release Date: November 03, 2023
Starring: Chaitanya Rao, Rag Mayur, Brahmanandam, Tharun Bhascker, Jeevan Kumar, Raghu Ram, Ravindra Vijay, and others
Director: Tharun Bhascker
Producers: K. Vivek Sudanshu, Saikrishna Gadwal, Srinivasa Kaushik Nanduri, Sripad Nandiraj, Upendra Varma
Music Director: Vivek Sagar
Cinematographer: AJ Aaron
Editor: Upendra Varma
Banner: VG Sainma
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Tharun Bhascker, who has a large following among young people, has now released the crime comedy Keedaa Cola.The bizarre trailers piqued everyone’s interest, and the film was launched today. Let’s see how it is.
Story:
Vaasthu (Chaitanya Rao) suffers from Tourette syndrome. He stays with his grandfather Varadharaju (Brahmanandam) and sells patient simulators to make a living. Vaasthu damages a patient simulator, and his employer files a legal suit against him. One day, Vaasthu buys a soft drink for his grandfather, but he finds a cockroach inside it. Vaasthu’s friend Lancham (Rag Mayur), a lawyer by profession, suggests that Vaasthu file a case in the consumer forum for compensation. Vaasthu and Lancham cross paths with Jeevan (Jeevan Kumar), a wannabe Corporator. What happened next forms the crux of the story.
Analysis:
The fundamental pillars of Keedaa Cola are Vivek Sagar’s bright background score and AJ Aaron’s beautiful cinematography. Both techs contributed their knowledge and really improved the watching experience. The production values are excellent. The editing is good.
When it comes to the film’s director, Tharun Bhascker, he performed a good job. His objective is clear: to give a wild ride. The comedy in Keedaa Cola keeps the proceedings moving despite the simplistic narrative. In Keedaa Cola, Tharun Bhascker impresses as an actor. He elicited excellent performances from his performers.
Thumbs Up:
- Tharun Bhascker’s Keedaa Cola maintains his unique and situational humor.
- The second half of the film stands out with engaging moments and a thrilling, crazy finale.
- Tharun Bhascker’s trademark comedy style is evident in various sequences throughout the movie.
- Visual gags play a significant role in generating comedy, as mentioned in the promotions.
- Memorable comedic moments include Tharun Bhascker asking Jeevan Kumar to speak in English, using an old song as a backdrop for cuss words, Vishnu Oi’s funny antics, and Raghu Ram’s interactions with professional killers.
- Tharun Bhascker delivers an impressive performance as an actor in the role of Naidu.
- Other standout performances come from Jeevan Kumar, Rag Mayur, Chaitanya Rao, and Vishnu Oi.
- Technically, Keedaa Cola excels with thumping soundtracks and solid visuals.
- The film boasts a runtime of just 2 hours, which is suitable for this crime comedy genre.
Thumbs Down:
- Keedaa Cola’s main issue is its wafer-thin storyline.
- The second half of the film has good narration and entertainment but lacks a substantial plot.
- Expectations for solid content from the director might lead to disappointment.
- The first half of the movie is below par with few exciting scenes.
- The first hour primarily focuses on character establishment.
- Some jokes in the film fall flat and pacing can be slow at times.
- Brahmanandam performs well in his limited role, but his screen time is disappointing for fans of the legendary comedian.
Verdict:
Overall, Keedaa Cola is a watchable crime comedy-drama with an engaging second half and a chaotic last few minutes. Director Tharun Bhascker makes an impression in a few passages, and the humor in the second hour is mostly effective. All of the actors performed admirably, but the main issue is that Keedaa Cola doesn’t have a strong storyline.. Furthermore, the first half could have been significantly better. Nonetheless, a few wild moments, situational humor in the second half, and outstanding technical values elevate this film to weekend fare.
MovieMoghal Rating: 3/5
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