Telugu movie Mercy Killing Review: In Telugu cinema, three big movies – Roudra Roopaya, Mercy Killing and Night Curfew (Night Curfew – also in Kannada) have been released on 12 April, whereas in Tamil, only one big movie – Vaa Pagandaya will be seen. In Kannada, Scam-1770, Muktha Manasu and Appa I Love You. In Malayalam too, you will get the pleasure of watching a big movie – Marivilin Gopurangal.
Now let’s talk about the Telugu film Mercy Killing. Everyone must have heard a lot about this subject. Its meaning is Eu = good and Thanatos means death. Euthanasia, wish-death or mercy killing is a burning topic. There is a debate going on about this all over the world, so it is natural that people are curious about this film as well.
Mercy Killing is written and directed by Venkat Ramana Surappalli. It is a social-drama film. This film has been made for those who have a deep interest in topics related to social concerns. However, it has a full dose of entertainment. There is love, emotion, action, thrill and tickling scenes too. The film stars Parvatisam, Vallingala Aishwarya, Baby Harika, Sai Kumar, Surya Bhagwandas, Anand Chakrapani etc. The film is produced by Siddharth Hariala and Madhavi Talbattula. The film is made under the banner of Sai Siddharth Movie Makers and its music is composed by ML Raja. Cinematography is by Amar J.
As already mentioned, this is a film based on a serious subject. Its story revolves around Article 21, which gives every person the right to live and die with dignity. However, when it comes to dying by one’s own will, there is no consensus on this in many countries of the world including Indian society. In India, it can also be called suicide.
Regarding this 2 hour 11 minute long film, the makers claim that the title of Mercy Killing is quite interesting. The production value of the film is also said to be good. The film has been shot in Hyderabad, Kakinada, Uppada and Araku. The beautiful locations in the film look breathtaking. That is, these locations have also played a big role in keeping the story of the film tied. If the locations are not selected correctly in any film, then even a good subject becomes cumbersome.
The story of the film begins with an orphan girl who is seeking justice for herself. Actor Sai Kumar has been excited about this film from the beginning. According to him, the film Mercy Killing has been well directed by Surpalli Venkataraman. The story is also good. Sai Kumar has also claimed about his character that he is happy to appear in front of the audience in a new avatar. The film makers have been saying that every woman should watch Mercy Killing because it shows the atrocities on women in the society.
Aishwarya has done justice to her role. However, she needs no introduction in Telugu television. The audience knows her well and has been impressed by her acting. But this time she has appeared on the big screen with the intention of doing something ‘big’.
Aishwarya has been famous for her innocent smile. In Mercy Killing, she has had to balance both smile and emotion. The film gives a message to the audience that they should not treat orphans like strangers. Give them respect and love. One dialogue of the film has become quite popular that ‘An orphan should not be called a thief!’ Some other such dialogues also attract the audience. Although the basis of the film is a social issue, at many places the film gives the impression of horror. From the point of view of cinematography, it seems that the film will be about ghosts. To save the film from becoming boring, a tadka of light comedy has been added. The aerial shots have been made well. ML Raja’s music gives a good feel. At many places it gives a spiritual feeling. If we talk about the editing of the film, then except for a few places, it looks tight.
The word ‘mercy killing’ is a heavy and serious word in itself, but it has been raised effectively through this film. Most of the actors have done their job well. Especially, the female characters have come out well. This is a family film, which can be watched together. We can say that a decent film has been made on a sensitive issue. Which can be watched once.
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Tags: Film review, South cinema
FIRST PUBLISHED : April 12, 2024, 16:28 IST