Satyabhama is Kajal Aggarwal‘s latest release and also marks her comeback to Telugu cinema after a long gap. The film is directed by Suman Chikkala and has Naveen Chandra as the main lead. The cop drama has been released today and let’s review it here.
Story: ACP Satyabhama is a fierce cop who is always duty-minded. One fine day, a girl comes to her station and tells Satyabhama that her husband, Yedhu, is torturing her big time. Upset with the fact that his wife has approached the cops, Yedhu kills his wife and runs away. Satyabhama is heartbroken as he cannot save the girl. She starts her investigation, and as time passes by, the girl’s brother, Iqbal also goes missing. This further complicates the case as Satyabhama has only a few clues and finds out there is someone big behind this murder. The rest of the story is as to how Satyabhama finds the culprits on her own.
Performances: Kajal has always been playing roles that are soft. But for the first time, she plays a cop and looks good. The authority that a female cop needs to bring out in her face is showcased well by Kajal. The star heroine also does her own stunts and looks super cool. But Kajal was quite good in all her emotional scenes. Naveen Chandra does not have much to do and is seen as just a supporting role. The actor who plays Iqbal was cool in the film. The rest of the supporting cast is relatively new and has done a decent job. Prakash Raj and Harshvardhan are good as cops.
Technical Aspects: Sricharan Pakala has composed the music and he has done a superb job. More than his music, the BGM that he composes is amazing. The score that is used for action sequences is amazing in the film. The visuals are arresting, and so is the production design. The editing is perfect as the film is just over two hours. The camera work and dialogue are neat. Kajal has also been styled well in the film. Suman Chikkala has penned the story, and it looks interesting on paper.
Analysis: Sashi Kiran Tikka, the director of films like Goodachari, has produced this film. So, naturally, it will be in the genre, and the same is the case with Satyabhama. Instead of a male hero, the makers have chosen Kajal as the heroine and weaved a story around her. The film showcases how a lady cop goes big on a case.
The first half of the film is quite good and has a few good twists and turns. More than the twists, the investigation pattern is amazing. Director Suman takes us into the case and brings in subplots at regular intervals, keeping us hooked. In the second half, too, the narrative never dips. But things falter in the last fifteen minutes as the twist that is revealed is not that great.
Kajal holds our attention till the end, and credit should go to director Suman for not taking things for granted and showcasing the film in a linear manner. The drama is good in the film, and the manner in which things are unleashed looks good. The climax part is passable and the way Kajal escapes goons using the SHE App has been showcased in a great manner.
In a way, Satyabhama is Kajal’s best performance to date, but the film also has a few issues, like the subplots are not ended properly, and a few logical errors go for a toss. Apart from this, the film has decent scenes, and Kajal is the selling factor as she looks fresh in a cop’s role.
Verdict: Overall, Satyabhama is a passable cop drama with Kajal Aggarwal leading the way. She is amazing in the film, and the thrills keep you hooked. But the climax part is routine and ends on a dull note. If you like female cop thrillers, give this film a shot.
Bottom Line – Passable cop thriller
Rating: 2.5/5