Toby

I would had given an 8 to this movie if it was not for the climax in the movie. I should say that the Mangalore Gang has a good sense in making quality Kannada movies. They have the ability to know how to balance the commercial aspects of the movie, and also keep the movie artistic also.

This movie is like 'Gowli' movie which released a few months ago, but more commercial aspects in this movie. Raj B Shetty seems to have found the jest of making movies apt for him. You can see a little of Garuda Gamana Vrishaba Vahana in this movie. Raj kills the movie, while Samyukta has her part as the opposite. Other actors make you immersed in the movie. Wish the Shetty Gang, also known as Karnataka's Malabar for making Mallu style movies here.

Newly appointed SI finds Jenny creating ruckus infront of the police station, demanding to find her missing father. As he takes up the case, the subsequent interrogation of four individuals reveal more about Jenny's father Toby, who has an entire shelf filled with his records at the police station. Father Iglesias finds him at a remand home and takes him in, by giving him the name Toby which is short for Tobias. But Toby isn't the peaceful god instead the replica of Satan. What is the story of Toby and Jenny? Why is he missing and what wrath will be bring upon his return forms rest of the story.

Screenplay written by Raj B Shetty based on the short story by T. K. Dayanand has it's strengths lie in the characters. In short, it's a revenge story but that is only the last act. The story building till the last act is what driven by the characters where not just Toby but the other four characters play a prominent role in shaping up the film for what it is. The narrative pace is slow but definitely effective and the performances stand out. There are several scenes that stood out and my personal favorites were the fight scene where it intercuts to his imagination of the wedding and that brief yet impactful shot of the coffee being served on a cup as well as steel glass. It does get predictable towards the third act but it is still worth watching.

The makers' presentation falls slightly short of being impressive; however, the exceptional acting elevates the movie. The music and background score, unfortunately, lack the impact they intend to deliver. While the slow-paced clips and action sequences could have been shortened, focusing on increasing the overall pace of the movie might have resulted in a better output, especially considering the significant drop in quality during the second half. The film feels like a reminiscent of the lead's previous movie "GGVV." Although the message, dialogues, and content are well-executed, their delivery echoes too closely to the last film. The star-studded cast and well-rounded characters receive proper development and closure, which is commendable. Overall, the movie is worth a single watch, leaving the choice between theaters and OTT viewing up to the viewer's discretion.

Over couple of years kannada cinema has seen come exceptional movies which was ones fell behind other south industry

Movies like ggrv,kantara,lucia,dia etc has given us great experience in theaters now taking about raj b shetty's new movie toby in one line good movie that leaves you wanting for more raj b shetty has given amazing performance including the female casts of the flim, there are two songs and amazing bgm, music department has done a very good job, taking about the cinematography the wide shots blossoms the scenes the camera work is exceptional editing is also good.

Now taking about drawbacks the story has nothing new to give and screenplay which does a good job in bringing the characters to life has pacying issues and lives us unsatisfied at the end, in the end i would recommend it has one time watch but do watch it in theaters.

And you can watch it with family it has violence but no nudity or sexual scenes.

Climax and the last song killed 2 stars for me personally. If he wears the taboo in his nose, the song should had been shot in the local deity rhythm or language. But it's lyrics are of a father and belonged to a church.

It's a movie, but audience would have loved the local deity hymn and praises instead of any other prayers.

Acting and action are shot in tandem. Sequences and missing pieces are filled perfectly fine. Music could have been better. Screenplay and cinematography makes you feel that you are in proper Kerala.

Small and short shots when you initially realise that shouldn't be there are justified after intermission.

Overall, worth watching for acting but climax song makes u feel uncomfortable.