Anukshanam

Anukshanam is a good attempt at creating suspense – thriller Story begins with introduction to a taxi driver Sitaram (Surya) who is on a killing spree. Yes, he is our serial killer with different motive and fascination. As count and cruelty of murders targeted at a particular sex, age group and timing shakes the city, Goutham (Manchu Vishnu) is roped in to solve this mystery. The strict police officer along with his team (Supreet, Shravan etc) begins to trace for clues but fails to even find a hair of Sitaram. Then enters a US returned Behavioral Science Professor Shailaja (Revathi) to help the police team. While Home Minister (Kota) and media (Madhu Shalini) embark with huge criticism against the police failure and Hyderabad begins to shiver with ever increasing victims, a small clue takes them close to Sitaram. However, they miss the chance while Shailaja begins to study so deep into Sitaram's childhood and family.

'Anukshanam' is not a regular commercial cinema. It has a hard hitting subject with commanding performances from Vishnu, Surya. In conclusion, 'Anukshanam' is a far better film than RGV's past record. Bloodshed, barbarism, cruelty and severity are showed in RGV's Psycho Angle. Recommended for gutsy and gallant audience!

Vishnu Manchu as the clean-shaven cop Gautam plays his part well. His six-foot frame and body language suit the character perfectly. Of course, at places his diction is a bit mumbled, but barring that he suits the part. Another important character in the film is played by Revathi. The aging actress plays her role with complete ease and seems to be least bothered appearing without any make-up at all. For her, playing the character of a visiting psychiatrist from the US who joins Gautam to help him trace the serial killer is a cake walk and she plays it as realistically as possible. But the real catch of the film is Surya who plays the serial killer Seetharam. He is neither slick nor sophisticated, but his rugged looks and his otherwise dumb expressions totally go with the psycho taxi driver character that he plays. Barringhis huge frame, his expressionless face can be easily lost in a crowd and that works for him. Apart from them, the film has an ensemble cast including Madhu Shalini, Brahmanandam, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Tejaswi. All of them put in okay performances, though Madhu Shalini could have toned down her histrionics.

Brilliant film by Ramu which shows that he still has those skills and class as director he had in 80s & 90s, abeit he has to work with better actors. Movie is about this women hating serial killer which the lead actor has brilliantly portayed. Supporting cast is also good. Bit of tweeking and you'll have great remake if Ramu makes this one in Hindi. 8.5/10

The first half of the film is simple and good. The film has a interesting concept that could bring you to the edge of your seats and there are some nail biting scenes and the director has maintained the film's flavor fresh and it appeals to everyone. While watching the film, you could relate it to yourself and feel the thrill. This psycho thriller films are very rare in Telugu and the attempt by RGV and Vishnu is appreciable. This is one different film and it will definitely entertain you.

Anukshanam has brilliant production values and superb background score is the main highlight in the technical front. It helps the director to heighten the intensity of many scary scenes. The cinematography is excellent and it is another big highlight. Other technical departments have also delivered commendable jobs.

Anukshanam is a good psycho thriller movie that has ever been made in Tollywood. It is a grand treat for the lovers of crime thrillers. It is one of the best directorial ventures of Ram Gopal Varma. Vishnu is sure to rock the viewers.