Movie Name : Sarangapani Jathakam
Release Date : April 25, 2025
Cast : Priyadarshi, Roopa Koduvayur, Vennela Kishore, Srinivas Avasarala, Viva Harsha, Naresh etc.
Director : Mohanakrishna Indraganti
Music Director : Vivek Sagar
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2.25/5
Story:
Sarangapani (Priyadarshi) is a strong believer in astrology and lives according to the notion that his fate is preordained in the stars. He is a sales executive in an automobile dealership, where he gets to know and falls in love with Mythili (Roopa Koduvayur), who happens to be his boss. They fall deeply in love and are engaged, with marriage in progress.
But things take a dramatic turn when Jiggeshwar (Srinivas Avasarala), an astrologer, makes a startling prediction—Sarangapani’s horoscope indicates that he will commit murder. Horrified by the prospect that this might destroy Mythili’s life after their marriage, Sarangapani becomes obsessed with the notion of avoiding this fate from being fulfilled.
In a desperate attempt to change his destiny, Sarangapani, accompanied by his friend Chandu (Vennela Kishore), attempts to complete the prediction prior to the wedding, hoping that by doing this, he can escape the disastrous fate. While they conjure up a series of ideas, their actions to manipulate destiny go haywire.
Why does Sarangapani target Ahobila Rao (Tanikella Bharani) as the individual he needs to hurt? Will he commit the murder, and is his destiny really set in his horoscope? Or is he just caught up in the clutches of superstition and fear? The answers to all these questions will unfold on the big screen.
Review:
Director Indraganti Mohan Krishna provides the film a fresh and vibrant tone, with the right balance of comedy and an entertaining plot. The movie is off to a fine start, and Priyadarshi’s character is established properly. The chemistry between him and Roopa Kodavayur adds just the right touch, especially the comic sequences they share together.
Priyadarshi’s performance is one of the main draws of the film. He has an excellent sense of comic timing with almost every bit he delivers perfectly and is able to showcase serious moments that provide depth in between the more humorous moments.
Roopa Kodavayur is outstanding and Srinivasa Avasarala plays his part well with eloquently delivered dialogues and conveying emotion through facial expressions.
The supporting cast are lively too: V.K. Naresh, Tanikella Bharani, Vennela Kishore and Viva Harsha play their parts exceptionally well.
While Priyadarshi’s character is well-developed and engaging, there are areas where the film could have been stronger. Some key scenes lacked the intrigue and suspense necessary to maintain a gripping pace. The comedy and drama could have been heightened, but the director didn’t fully explore these opportunities.
Although the second half starts promisingly, the plot starts to lag and the overall effect of the movie becomes less effective. However, the director’s own brand of narration cannot be missed.
In spite of its shortcomings, the film still provides plenty of entertainment, thanks to Indraganti’s direction, the interesting depiction of Priyadarshi’s character, and the funnier moments of humor. With a better-screened script and more powerful character development, the second half could have done better.
Vivek Sagar’s background score matches the tone of the movie, but doesn’t leave any impression. Cinematography is noteworthy, taking many scenes elegantly. From the editing perspective, a slight tightening of certain sequences would have helped the film to flow well. Producer Shivalenka Krishna Prasad provides high production values, imparting a sophisticated and professional sheen to the movie.
Indraganti Mohan Krishna presents a breezy entertainer with decent performances, good humor, and fashionable visuals. It does stumble now and again, particularly in the latter half when the film falters with a slightly uneven script, but Priyadarshi’s timing, amusing character dynamics, and good technical quality make for an enjoyable experience. It’s an reasonable one-time watch and is another step ahead if you come in to watch the film in a breezy state of mind, and not a dramatic one.
