Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes Tale

A young woman named Mary is viciously killed in Vizag, leaving the police struggling to crack the case. One officer suggests bringing in a local detective from Srikakulam, Sherlock Holmes (played by Vennela Kishore), who might just be the right person for the job. Once on the case, Sherlock discovers there are seven potential suspects involved in the murder. The film follows the hilarious journey of this quirky detective as he tracks down these suspects and ultimately catches the murderer.

Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes Review:

Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes is the debut directorial effort from Mohan, who also wrote the film. He sets up a murder mystery in a quirky environment, featuring a local detective played by Vennela Kishore. While the premise is interesting, Mohan's storytelling doesn't quite hit the mark. The film takes its sweet time to get going, making the early parts feel a bit tedious.

Things start to pick up once Vennela Kishore shows up, bringing some much-needed energy to the film. However, for a thriller to really work, it needs to have some surprising twists that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Sadly, this film misses that mark, as the killer's identity is pretty obvious. Plus, some parts of the plot come off as a bit silly, which makes the first half lose its grip.

The second half does get a bit better and becomes more interesting. The scenes that reveal the murder twist are fairly well done. The part with the seven suspects, shown one by one, looks good but feels stretched out as it tries to build suspense.

One of the biggest issues with the film is its uninspired screenplay. There's not much creativity, and the standard storytelling paired with a lackluster script really holds the film back from being memorable.

On the performance side, Vennela Kishore really stands out as Sherlock. He nails the Srikakulam accent and keeps his performance grounded without going overboard. Even though his quirky moments might feel a bit strange in the first half, the director manages to weave them together nicely by the end.

Ananya Nagalla keeps getting better with every role and gives a solid performance in Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes. Her character has two distinct sides, and she pulls off both really well. If she keeps picking roles like this, she's on track for a bright future in her career.

The supporting cast, including Anish Kuruvilla, Prabhakar, and Ravi Teja, really nail their parts. Sunil Kashyap’s music doesn’t make a huge impression, but his background score is pretty memorable. Mallikarjun Naragani’s cinematography gives the low-budget film a nice visual boost.

The production values are okay, but the dubbing could use some work, and the sound design isn’t very impressive. On the bright side, the production design and the overall thriller vibe are quite good.

Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes is a detective thriller that has its moments, but the storytelling and predictable twists hold it back. The slow pacing makes it hard for the audience to stay engaged, leaving the film feeling more average than thrilling..

Srikaukalm Sherlock Holmes Conclusion:

Overall, Srikaukalm Sherlock Holmes is worth a look mainly because of the genuine performances by Ananya Nagalla and Vennela Kishore. The rest of the film feels pretty average and doesn’t really offer anything captivating. Check it out when it hits OTT platforms.

Read Also: Baby John Movie Review: Varun Dhawan Makes the Most of a Chaotic Narrative

HOW DID YOU LIKE THIS ARTICLE? CHOOSE YOUR EMOTICON!