Custody - Telugu Movie Review

Custody Telugu Movie| Naga Chaitanya Akkineni | Krithi Shetty | Soulcodes16

Constable Siva is assigned to escort a witness from police custody to the courtroom. As a twist in the plot, Siva learns that the entire police department wants the witness dead and starts the real run.

Specifics of the film:

Initial release: 25 August 2023

Director: Clax

Budget: ₹8 crores

Language: Telugu

Music by: Mani Sharma

Production company: Loukya Entertainments

Story  :

Siva (Naga Chaitanya) is a senior constable. Duty is life. On the other hand, he falls in love with Revathi (Krithi Shetty). She also loves Shiva. However, Revathi does not agree to marry Shiva at home due to the difference in castes. Following the dramatic turn of events, Raju (Arvind Swamy) arrests CBI officer George (Sampath Raj) and brings him to the station. On the other hand, Police Commissioner Natarajan (Sarath Kumar), along with the police force and rowdies, enter the scene to kill Raju. Who's the king? Why does Shiva try so hard to hand over Raju to the CBI? What were the challenges of this journey? That's the rest of the story. 

As the story unfolds, it is revealed that Raju is a notorious criminal mastermind who has been involved in various illegal activities. Shiva, being an honest and upright police officer, is determined to bring Raju to justice and expose his criminal empire. However, Raju's influence and power make it extremely challenging for Shiva to gather evidence against him and ensure a fair trial. Despite facing numerous obstacles and threats to his own life, Shiva remains steadfast in his mission to uphold the law.

Positive Points:

Naga Chaitanya played the role of Shiva in this film as a challenge to his career. In this film, he has acted much better than in his previous films. Naga Chaitanya's performance in the love scenes with heroine Krithi Shetty or in the action scenes is good. Krithi Shetty is the heroine in the film. In some places, her gestures and her acting on occasion are good. Overall, Naga Chaitanya's portrayal of Shiva showcases his growth as an actor, delivering a commendable performance that surpasses his previous works. His chemistry with Krithi Shetty adds depth to the love scenes, while his finesse in the action sequences leaves a lasting impact. Similarly, Krithi Shetty's portrayal as the film's heroine showcases her talent, with moments of her expressive gestures and acting shining through. 

Arvind Swamy is the film's hero. Arvind Swami has done justice to his role in the film. Some of the dialogue by Arvind Swamy was also a hit. Sarath Kumar plays the role of a police officer in the film. The rest of the cast, including Priyamani, Sampath Raj, Premji Amaren, and Premi Viswanath, also performed well in their respective roles. Sarath Kumar's portrayal as a police officer adds a layer of intensity to the film with his commanding presence and powerful dialogue delivery. 

The rest of the cast, including Priyamani, Sampath Raj, Premji Amaren, and Premi Viswanath, also deliver commendable performances, bringing their characters to life with conviction and skill. Overall, the ensemble cast contributes to the film's success by delivering strong and memorable performances throughout. The chemistry between the actors is palpable, enhancing the authenticity of their relationships on screen. Each actor brings a unique energy and depth to their character, making them relatable and engaging for the audience. Their performances elevate the film's narrative and make it a truly captivating watch. 

Vennela Kishore, in particular, was impressed with his comedy timing. Director Venkat Prabhu has handled some crucial scenes in the film. Along with the interval sequence, the chasing scenes, and the way the characters are designed, The film's director, Venkat Prabhu, showcases his expertise in handling crucial scenes throughout the movie. From the intense interval sequence to the thrilling chasing scenes, Prabhu's direction keeps the audience engaged and on the edge of their seats. Additionally, the way he has designed and developed each character adds depth and intrigue to the overall storyline. 

Negative Points:

The main content and point of custody are good, but it seemed slow in some places in terms of treatment. It would have been better if director Venkat Prabhu had not compromised on the second half of the story. Director Venkat Prabhu did not take full advantage of the opportunity, especially in the second half, even though there is scope to increase the suspense of what happens after the film. Overall, the pacing of the film could have been improved to maintain a consistent level of engagement. Additionally, by delving deeper into the aftermath of the events portrayed, the director could have heightened the suspense and left the audience craving for more. 

Also, the second half tried to run a little emotionally, but in some places, it did not work out effectively on the screen. Also, in many places, the play was driven without logic. Apart from this, the story is also simple, and the audience will understand what happens in the end. However, the lack of exploration into the character's motivations and emotions left some viewers feeling disconnected from the story. Furthermore, the simplistic nature of the plot may have limited the film's potential for deeper analysis and thematic exploration. Nevertheless, the film's strong performances and visually stunning scenes still managed to captivate audiences and provide an enjoyable cinematic experience. 

Despite taking a good point, Venkat Prabhu has not been fully successful in writing a thrilling story and making it even more thrilling. However, the technical team has done a good job. The technical work was done according to the scenes. Music by Ilayaraja and Yuvan Shankar Raja is good. The cinematography by S. R. Kathir is also impressive. He has made this film without losing its beauty. Srinivasaa Chitturi's production values are very good.

Final decision:

In this emotional action drama, along with the main point, some action and comedy scenes are good. However, the story is simple, the screenplay is slow, and the logic-less scenes are the minus of the film. However, the special attraction of the film is the rest of the star cast along with Chaitanya's acting. Although there are some elements in the film, it doesn't impress the audience completely. The emotional action drama fails to fully captivate the audience due to its simplistic storyline, slow screenplay, and illogical scenes. However, the film manages to salvage some of its appeal through the stellar performances of the star cast, particularly Chaitanya's acting. Despite these redeeming qualities, it falls short of leaving a lasting impression on viewers.