Srikanth Movie Review; A Winning Story Complemented By An Authentic Performance By Rajkummar Rao
Rating: 3.5/5
Director: Tushar Hiranandani
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Jyotika, Sharad Kelkar, Alaya F
Runtime: 2 Hours
Storyline:
Srikanth is based on the inspiring true story of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla! Rajkummar Rao essays the role of Srikanth, who is born blind into a farming family but harbours great ambition and vision for his future.
While the world is hell-bent on deeming him helpless, Srikanth is relentless in achieving every thing he sets out to do. He and his teacher Devika (Jyotika) rebel against the discriminatory Indian Education system which poses numerous hurdles against his desire to learn science.
The film takes us on the journey of how this perseverant fellow goes onto to become the successful Founder of Bollant Industries! Along with work, romance blossoms in his life as he meets Swathi (Alaya F). There’s no stopping his success; when he enters into partnership with Ravi (Sharad Kelkar).
However, will his ambition and drive for excellence get the better of him? Watch Srikanth to find out!
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Srikanth Movie Review:
The story is the winner here, complemented by a top-notch, authentic performance by Rajkummar Rao.
The 1st half feels like a generic biopic – taking us through Srikanth Bolla’s childhood and college life, as he breezes through life’s complications. The narrative seems almost too easy and conflict-free initially.
However, while the plot seems quite straightforward in the 1st half, the 2nd half takes an interesting turn when it delves deeper into Srikanth’s psyche. It shows how the very passion that drives him ends up being his fatal flaw. It makes the CEO’s story more honest, relatable and grounded, instead of projecting him like some sort of a superhero.
Srikanth Movie Review:
Rajkummar Rao has sunk flawlessly into the role and has Srikanth’s mannerisms down to a T. It is a layered role indeed, and Rajkummar does justice to it, bringing Srikanth’s unapologetic stubbornness, passion and ferocity to life on the big screen. Jyotika is remarkable as the compassionate teacher that stands by Srikanth like a rock. Their endearing student-teacher bond is one of the highlights of the movie.
Alaya F has limited screentime but is effective in her role as the love interest. Sharad Kelkar plays Srikanth’s business partner and he’s charismatic and sincerely convincing in his performance. His equation with Srikanth forms one of the most compelling moments of the film.
Hit Or Miss:
Worth watching for the awe-inspiring true story of the blind CEO Srikanth Bolla!
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