Oct. 28, 2022|India|145 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Family;South;Indian
Description: The trend of love stories set against factional feuds began with the film *Preminchukundam Raa* (1997), starring Venkatesh. Since then, numerous movies, including the recently released *The Warrior*, have explored similar themes with varying success. Continuing this trend, Nithiin’s latest film, *Macherla Niyojakavargam*, also delves into a love story against the backdrop of factional violence. The only unique aspect of this film is that it shifts the setting from the typical Rayalaseema region to Palnadu. However, *Macherla Niyojakavargam* proves to be a challenging watch due to its predictability and outdated storytelling. The film’s major flaw lies in its weak script, which offers little in terms of fresh plot developments.
The story follows Siddharth Reddy (Nithiin), a determined IAS officer who enforces his own brand of justice. This includes confronting corrupt politicians, reprimanding troublemakers, and taking on the villain’s gang. His main adversary is Rajappa (Samuthirakani), a corrupt politician and local goon, who delivers an exaggerated performance. The plot centers on Siddharth’s relentless fight against a tyrannical political leader, clashing with the system at every turn. The film also includes a romantic subplot involving Siddharth and two female leads, Swathi (Krithi Shetty) and Nidhi (Catherine Tresa). However, the standout element of the movie is the comedic performance by Vennela Kishore, who plays Gunthalakadi Gurnadham. Interestingly, Kishore receives more screen time than the leading ladies.
Despite some intense action sequences, such as Siddharth taking on goons in his office and in public spaces, *Macherla Niyojakavargam* becomes tiring over its 122-minute runtime. The film’s reliance on overused tropes makes it feel repetitive and uninspired.
Cast director: Vipin Das
Cast actor: Basil Joseph, Darshana Rajendran, Aju Varghese, Azees Nedumangad, Sudheer Paravoor, Manju Pillai, Anand Manmadhan, Hareesh Pengan, Noby Marcose, Sarath Sabha
Original name: ജയ ജയ ജയ ജയ ഹേ