Revu Story

Revu is set in the costal village of Palarevu. Ankalu(Vamsi Ram Pendyala) and Gangaiah(Ajay) are two fishermen who are arch rivals and always fight for the best catch. Things turn on their head when Nagesu,(Yepuri Hari) a rich fisherman barges into the competition with his swanky new boat. His entry changes the dynamic of the village and creates new issues between the groups. How all this is handled by Ankalu and his men is showcased in Revu.

Revu Review

Revu has been directed by Harinath Puli and he sets up a gritty and intense action drama in a coastal backdrop. While he chooses mostly new faces to narrate his story, the visuals and action catch your attention right away. One of the biggest assets of the film is how the film is narrated in a very intense manner right from the beginning.

The first half showcases issues between Ankalu and Gangaih and during the halftime, the key conflict point is brought out and things turn on its head. What catches your imagination is the intense action episodes. They have been showcased in a very brutal manner and also look a bit overdone after a while. But still, the film has enough drama to hold its fort.

Though the character building takes a lot of time, it is done well by Harinath Puli. Each character has an arc and that is showcased in detail. Also, one gets a feeling that a few scenes related to these character intro should have been cropped to make things better. The new actors are good but there is also a lingering feeling that more noted actors would have elevated the film to another level.

Nevertheless, the ones who play lead roles do justice to their parts. The interval bang is one of the biggest highlights of the film and catches you off guard. You do not expect that kind of a twist and this sets up for a solid second half. But things go down in the second half a bit as there are too many action sequences.

There is less drama and more action. The director Harinath chooses bloodshed instead of dialogue and this bores the audience for a bit. Revu is a kind of film that does not suit the sensibilities of every section of the audience. This film is only for those who like rustic and intense village dramas.

Revu also has a lot of pacing issues. A very good scene is padded up with several boring moments and that continues till the end. If the film had been edited by fifteen minutes, the output have been a lot better. Coming to the performances, Vamsi Ram Pendyala plays the main lead and is impressive. Be it his eyes or the way he showcases animosity for the opposite gang, the young actor has done well in his role.

Swathi Bheemireddy is neat in her role but one gets a feeling that she has been underused in the narrative. Yepuri Hari, who plays the main villain is also good. Though it takes time for us to adjust to his intriguing screen presence, Hari holds the attention and is very good in all the action episodes.

Sumesh Madhavan and Venkatesh Kommulli do well in their supporting roles. As said earlier, the visuals in Revu are quite good. For a film with that kind of low budget, the output is amazing. The coastal setup, the fishermen fighting for their livelihood has been showcased in a gritty manner. The production is very good as the small town setup and action is showcased in a gritty manner.

However, the screenplay by Harinath Puli should have been better in the first part. Though he sets up the film in a solid manner, he adds so many filler scenes that take the film down at regular intervals. Revu has a young team but they have done a decent job of showcasing the action and drama in a passable manner.

Revu Verdict

On the whole, Revu is a rustic village drama that has great visuals and intense action. But the predictable nature of the script and hiccups in narration that lack a bit due to inexperience is visible. Having said that, Revu ends up as a passable watch for its sincere approach to the craft.

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