Fear Telugu Movie Review

Fear is the latest Telugu movie directed by Haritha Gogineni. It stars Vedhika in the lead role and hits the screens today. Read on to find out how it fares.

Story:

Sindhu (Vedhika) is a cheerful and composed young woman in love with her boyfriend, Sampath (Arvind Krishna). When he relocates for work, Sindhu encounters strange and eerie incidents. She feels like someone stalks her but struggles to identify who or what it might be. Is Sindhu indeed being followed, or is it all in her mind? What’s really happening to her? Does she experience any childhood trauma? These questions form the crux of the story.

Highlights:

Director Haritha Gogineni delves into a nice and underexplored subject in Telugu cinema, making a commendable effort to shed light on it.

Vedhika delivers an okay performance in key moments, particularly in the film’s pre-climax and climax. Her choice to take on such a challenging role is praiseworthy.

Shortcomings:

While the film attempts to tell an important story, the confusing screenplay makes it challenging to follow. The narrative begins on a promising note but loses its grip as it progresses, with repetitive sequences overshadowing the storyline.

Including three timelines adds intrigue, but their abrupt transitions make the narrative hard to follow. Casting, especially for the child actors, could have been more effective.

The film’s psychological thriller elements could have been more compelling with tighter editing and a quicker pace. However, the intensity in certain scenes falls short, leaving less impact than intended.

Technical Aspects:

Haritha Gogineni’s script shows potential but struggles to translate effectively on screen. The first half’s slow pacing and lack of clarity diminish the film’s engagement. A more refined screenplay could have significantly improved the film.

The cinematography, editing, background score, and production values are average, lacking the finesse needed to elevate the film.

Verdict:

On the whole, Fear attempts to tackle a meaningful subject but falls short due to inconsistent storytelling and technical flaws. Though Vedhika and Haritha Gogineni put in effort, the film lacks the necessary depth and coherence, which weakens its overall impact. A tighter script and better pacing could have made it a more effective psychological thriller.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.25/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team 

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