Movie Name : Appudo Ippudo Eppudo
Release Date : November 08, 2024
Cast : Nikhil Siddhartha, Rukmini Vasanth, Divyansha Kaushik, Ajay, Viva Harsha, John Vijay etc.
Director : Sudheer Varma
Music Director : Karthik
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2/5
Story:
Rishi (Siddharth) dreams of becoming a top car racer. He falls for Tara (Rukmini Vasanth), but due to a misunderstanding, she never learns about his feelings. To follow his racing ambitions, Rishi moves to London, juggling part-time work while striving to make a name for himself on the track. In London, he meets Tulasi, also known as Chumban (Divyansha Kaushik). After rescuing her from a dangerous incident, the two grow close and decide to marry. However, just before the wedding, Tulasi mysteriously vanishes. Determined to find her, Rishi embarks on a search that leads to surprising revelations. At the same time, he encounters Tara, who has unexpectedly arrived in London. Soon, Rishi finds himself entangled in the schemes of a local don, Badrinarayana (John Vijay), and the mystery surrounding a device the don covets. The story follows Rishi as he navigates these challenges, uncovering secrets and finding his way through the chaos.
Review:
Nikhil delivers a solid performance, effortlessly fitting the romantic role with an edge. Though the film itself feels sluggish, his sincerity keeps the story engaging till the end.
Rukmini Vasanth, however, feels underutilized. Despite her screen presence, her character lacks depth, and she doesn’t get enough focus to make a strong impact.
Divyansha Kaushik is a pleasant surprise, bringing unexpected depth to a character with some intriguing twists. She captures the audience’s attention and stands out.
John Vijay’s portrayal of the villain misses the mark, coming off as overly exaggerated rather than menacing. Ajay seems stuck in a repetitive role, while Viva Harsha provides a few laughs, though his comedic presence is limited.
In Appudo Ippudo Eppudo, Sudheer Varma tries a non-linear approach, introducing Rishi’s character through Satya and Sudarshan. The opening sequence with a dead body feels clichéd, but the story initially creates some intrigue. However, as the narrative shifts to a love story, the first half becomes predictable and sluggish. The London track with Thulasi fails to captivate, with none of the scenes standing out or holding interest.
The interval episode is also entirely predictable, and the second half lacks substance, leaving little to engage the audience. The antagonist’s character is disappointing, and many supporting characters are weakly written, making each twist foreseeable. Karthik’s music and background score do little to enhance the mood, and the pre-climax and climax are equally unoriginal, following a familiar path that leads to a lackluster, predictable conclusion.
Overall Appudo Ippudo Eppudo aims to deliver a story with multiple twists, but its disjointed narrative and weak plot make it a struggle to follow. The outdated concept and lack of engaging elements fail to connect with contemporary audiences, resulting in a slow and underwhelming experience.
