‘Oka Pathakam Prakaram’ Movie Review
Movie: Oka Pathakam Prakaram
Release Date: 07-02-2025
CBFC Rating: A
Run-time: 2h 14m
Cast: Sai Ram Shankar, Samuthirakani, Ashima Narwal, Shruthi Sodhi, Bhanushree and Others
Music: Rahul Raj
Background Music: Gopi Sundar
Cinematographer: Rajeev Ravi
Directed By: Vinod Vijayan
Oka Pathakam Prakaram marks the comeback of Sai Ram Shankar, Puri Jagannadh’s brother. Directed by Vinod Vijayan, the film is a crime and suspense thriller. The makers challenge of offering prize money of Rs 10000 to the audience for guessing the killer before interval raises interest towards the film. The film hit the screens on February 7th. Let’s delve into the review.
Plot:
The film’s plot revolves around Lawyer Siddharth’s (Sai Ram Shankar) fight to prove his innocence after being framed for multiple murders. Siddharth Neelkantha is a good lawyer. He falls in love with Seetha (Ashima Narwal) and marries her. One day, Seetha suddenly disappears. Due to this, Siddharth becomes addicted to drugs while searching for his wife. He has been arrested by Police officer Raghu Ram (Samuthirakani) in the murder case of Divya (Bhanushree). After that, a series of murders take place. As the story unfolds, the audience is kept guessing about the true identity of the killer.
Performances:
Sai Ram Shankar delivers a standout performance as Siddharth Neelakanta, bringing depth and nuance to his character. Ashima Narwal is cute and impressive in her role. Shruti Sodhi delivers a decent performance as a police officer. Samuthirakani adds value with his experience. The actor who played the villain is impressive in the climax.
Highlights:
– Sai Ram Shankar Performance
– Flashback
– Twists And Turns
– Songs
– Cinematography
Drawbacks:
– Slow at times in the first half
– Some scenes feel dated and unnecessary
– Lengthy Climax
Analysis:
Oka Pathakam Prakaram is a passable watch for crime thriller enthusiasts. While it has its flaws, the film’s decent twists and turns, well-written track, and standout performances make it an engaging watch. Sai Ram Shankar’s comeback is impressive, and he delivers a nuanced performance as Siddharth Neelakanta. Decent twists and turns keep the audience engaged along with Sai Ram Shankar’s standout performance.
Cinematography is impressive with visuals in night scenes and dark scenes. Surprisingly, Songs are good and well placed in the film. However, the film’s slow pacing, illogical elements, and overemphasis on background music detract from the overall experience. The film’s second half is particularly engaging, with a well-written track that reveals the villain’s motives and backstory. The climax also feels dragged beyond a point. Overall, Oka Pathakam Prakaram is a decent addition to the crime thriller genre.
Rating: 3/5
Bottom-line: A Well Executed Whodunit Thriller
