After duds like Mithrudu, Balakrishna returns in a ferocious role, indulging in some daredevil action as he reels out customary punch lines to enthrall his fans. He plays a dual role but the older character has more meat and substance, while the younger persona pales in comparison. Though he has essayed many angry-young-man roles, this one is different since Balakrishna mows down evildoers with a sense of guilt, as he plays a doctor.
The anguish of a life-saving medico who hacks callous criminals is nicely established. He fasts on the day he commits a crime and occasionally gets dejected with the contradictions in his life. The storyline however is contrived and even the predictable narration is loosely inspired by his earlier hits like Narasimhanaidu, giving the audience a déjà vu. Among glam girls, sexy siren Nayantara showcases her talent rather than skin, while Sneha Ullal is wasted in an inconsequential role. The USP of the movie is the well-choreographed action episodes, since even the comedy of Venu Madhav & Co. falls flat. Although director Boyapti Srinu’s flashback episode is painstakingly designed, tightening the loose ends in the first half would have made the film more engrossing and watchable.
In the second role, Balakrishna is a strict lecturer and punishes drug peddlers and irresponsible students. He is loved by his colleague (Namitha) but reciprocates the love of Sneha Ullal, his new student. All hell breaks loose, when Balakrishna confronts a gang that comes to take Sneha back to their city and he is baffled by her past life. In an attack, Balakrishna’s grandma is severely injured and she reveals that the killers of his parents are still alive and kicking. Balakrishna sets out to save his love and avenge his parent’s death.
Balakrishna is back in his element as a fiery doctor and does a good job. Nayantara delivers a knock-out performance. While Sneha has no role to play, Namitha exudes enough oomph. Even baddies like Sukumar, Aditya Menon and Kota Srinivas Rao put in a decent performance.
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