Movie Name : Robinhood
Release Date : March 28, 2025
Cast : Nithiin, Sreeleela, Vennela Kishore, Rajendra Prasad, Devdatta Nage, David Warner, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Brahmaji, Aadukalam Naren, Mime Gopi, Shiju, Shine Tom Chacko etc.
Director : Venky Kudumula
Music Director : GV Prakash Kumar
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2.5/5
Story:
Ram (Nithiin), a kind-hearted orphan, grows up in an environment where survival depends on self-reliance and compassion. Driven by his strong moral compass, Ram transforms into a modern-day Robin Hood. Using his wit and daring nature, he masterminds high-stakes heists, targeting the wealthy to support the orphanage that shaped his life. His noble deeds remain hidden behind his clever disguises and seamless escapes.
In a bid to apprehend this elusive thief, the Home Minister entrusts the mission to an unyielding special officer, Victory Varghese (Shine Tom Chacko). Despite relentless attempts, Varghese fails to corner Ram, who continues to outsmart the authorities at every step.
Meanwhile, Neera (Sreeleela), the daughter of prominent Australian scientist and businessman Abhinav Vasudev (Shiju), embarks on a journey to India with a deeply personal purpose. Her path leads her to the enigmatic village of Rudrakonda, a place shrouded in mystery and danger.
How are Ram and Neera connected to Rudrakonda? What secrets lie buried in the village, and how does Ram rise to challenge Sami, a formidable figure wreaking havoc in the region? These intriguing twists and turns form the crux of the story.
Review:
Nithiin gives a performance in line with his typical style but regrettably fails to exhibit variation and depth. His role doesn’t provide much scope for development, which means that he doesn’t have much scope to excel. His expressions are stagnant throughout the film, and hence his performance seems uninspired and half-hearted.
Sreeleela again is stuck with a stereotypical character that gives her little opportunity to prove herself as an actor. Her character is mainly planned to provide the visual beauty with maximum use of her glamour and dance steps. Although she works energetically, her part doesn’t support the story to a great extent, leaving all her potential unrevealed.
The rest of the supporting cast, which features veteran actors such as Rajendra Prasad and Vennela Kishore, tries to provide humor with some good one-liners. Some moments do succeed and bring out laughs, but a lot of it comes across as forced and uncomfortable. Shine Tom Chacko’s character is decent but is not heavy enough to leave an impact. While others, such as Devdatta Nage, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Brahmaji, Aadukalam Naren, Mime Gopi, and Shiju, present functional performances without anything particularly memorable, there is some glamour provided by Kethika Sharma in a special song. David Warner’s eagerly awaited cameo, at first, generates enthusiasm but eventually proves disappointing owing to insipid writing around the character.
Director Venky Kudumula has been more interested in creating humorous moments rather than developing a good, engaging storyline. The plot becomes secondary, with the jokes dominating the plot. The characters are not developed well, and the story does not present something new or something that makes an impact.
The film gives some laughs during the first half, but the tempo is slow. The second half, sadly, plummets, depending on tedium-inducing repetition and one-liner exchanges that try the patience of the audience. Even David Warner’s arrival, intended to be the highlight of the film, proves to be a letdown, with his character being used as a gimmick. The movie ends on a setup for a sequel, but the conclusion is not emotionally satisfying and leaves the audience discontented.
GV Prakash Kumar, whose music has had a lasting impression in the past, disappoints this time. The songs make little impact and serve as roadblocks in the story. The background score does not fare much better, either, with not enough intensity or charm to complement important scenes. Though the production values are on point, not having a finely crafted script coupled with effective direction takes away from the overall movie experience.
In summary, the film leans heavily on humor but struggles to deliver a cohesive story or well-developed characters. While it offers a few lighthearted moments, the predictable plot and lack of originality make it a forgettable watch.
