Starring: Sudheer Babu, Eesha Rebba, Mirnalini Ravi, Harsha Vardhan, Ali Reza, Rajeev Kanakala, Hari Teja, Ajay
Director: Harsha Vardhan
Producers: Suniel Narang, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao
Music Director: Chaitan Bharadwaj
It’s been over a decade since Sudheer Babu made his debut as a hero, and while he hasn’t yet achieved remarkable success, he persists in bringing forth intriguing films. “Maama Mascheendra” is one such movie from his repertoire. Let’s see what is the movie all about.
Story:
In “Maama Mascheendra,” Parasuram (Sudheer Babu) seeks vengeance against his father and stepmother, whom he holds responsible for his mother’s death. After serving his prison sentence, he discovers that his mother’s property is in the hands of his maternal uncle. To gain his uncle’s trust, Parasuram marries a girl treated as a daughter by his uncle.
Parasuram instructs his assistant Ramdaasu (Harsha Vardhan) to eliminate his uncle’s son Prasad’s (Ajay) family, but Ramdaasu fails in his mission. Prasad has two sons, Durga (Sudheer Babu) and DJ (Sudheer Babu), who bear a striking resemblance to Parasuram. The film revolves around how Parasuram’s life is impacted by Prasad’s sons.
Plus Points:
Sudheer Babu shines in “Maama Mascheendra,” delivering an exceptional performance in all three roles. He displays versatility in action, emotion, and comedy, demonstrating his dedication and hard work. Harsha Vardhan provides solid support to Sudheer Babu and handles the film’s emotional moments well. The final moments of the film are executed effectively, and the father-daughter emotional scenes are noteworthy. The second half provides decent laughter, with Eesha Rebba and Mirnalini Ravi delivering as expected.
Minus Points:
The film’s potential for an entertaining ride is hampered by lackluster execution. While the baby-swapping concept had room for more entertainment, it was not fully explored. The primary drawback is the slow-paced first half, with extended and uninteresting love tracks dominating the screen time. Shakalaka Shankar’s subplot feels tedious, and several logical inconsistencies are left unaddressed. The songs fail to make an impact and even detract from the film’s overall quality. Some impressive scenes are cut short, and the audience needs to stay focused to understand the confusing comedy.
Technical Aspects:
Chaitan Bharadwaj’s songs are not exceptional, and the background score is decent. PG Vinda’s cinematography is clean, but the VFX work appears patchy. The production values are good, but the editing falls short.
Verdict:
“Maama Mascheendra” presents an interesting premise but falls short in execution. The first half is marred by unnecessary and boring love tracks, and although Sudheer Babu delivers a strong performance, the overall experience is underwhelming. The film has its moments, but viewers must remain attentive to grasp the intricacies of the plot. While the second half provides some relief, “Maama Mascheendra” doesn’t live up to its potential.
