- Film : Avunu
- Producer : Ravi Babu, Suresh Babu, Prasad V Potluri
- Director : Ravi Babu
- Star Cast : Poorna, Harshvardhan Rane...
- Music Director : Sekhar Chandra
3.25
Avunu from Ravi Babu is just about the emotions of a couple when confronted by an unknown force, in their retreat home. Well narrated and with out songs is quite entertaining. Avunu is all about the way one faces up to unexpected situations that crop up disturbing the peace.
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Story
The story is about a couple taking up an apartment in a gated community Classic Homes, in the city. Poorna and Harshavardhan Rane move into their new apartment and bask in the solitude. But right from day one Poorna feels an unknown intruder with them. And much to the couple's dismay the spooky character wants to consummate a relationship with Poorna. The very thought is horrifying. Meanwhile the kid next door comes to their aid and he has some extra powers with which he communicates with haunting spirits. Though many give a dime to his claims, the couple believe him. The kid Vicky reveals that one Captain Rao is haunting the flat. Now who is this Captain and how do the couple get out of his clutches and will they live in the apartment further or flee is the core of the narration that needs to be watched.
Analysis :
The film that revolves around a family and the spooky character that is out to spoil there solitude, is well shot by the director. Poorna is the directors girl and single-handedly carries the film till the climax with her fresh histrionics. Harshavardhan Rane is equally good who initially disbelieves spooky encounters, but later changes opinion. As usual Ravi Babu as an actor excels and his character stands apart. Chalapathi Rao, Rajeshwari and the rest of the cast are tuned in well by the director.
Performance :
The whole film shows the exuberance of the director while the actors only play their part of emotions. Ravi babu excels in handling the horrid parts with apt narration in the near to believe ploy. Music by Sekhar Chandra in the horror flick is sure to raise the spine and at times a little over dosage too. Sudhakar Reddy behind the camera is the most apt person and works like a conjoined twin to the director. Rather his every frame is inching the viewer to more suspense. They think alike and they depict alike is the watchword of the crew.
The Computer-generated Imagery in the film must have cost a fortune for the film budget. However it is well synch with the film narration, an ordinary eye can never judge the difference. Well done by the technicians involved along with the music and camera.
The total show time is encouraging and minus songs is a worthy exercise. Dialogues are less and screenplay is more, which fits the bill for an horror film. There is a new look in every aspect of the film that is worth watching.
Final Word: Fear gets full length in Avunu, a suspense thriller with horror taking the center stage.
(AW- Anil)
