Movie: Vakeel Saab
Genre: Legal Drama
Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Anjali, Nivetha Thomas, Ananya, Prakash Raj
Director: Sriram Venu
Producer: Raju, Sirish
Music: Thaman S
Cinematography: P S Vinod
Runtime: 155 minutes (2hrs 35mins)
Story
Pallavi, Zarina, and Divya (Nivetha Thomas, Anjali, and Ananya) are best friends and they live together working at different places. One day, returning from a party these three are stuck in trouble with three men Vamsy, Vishwa, and Bunty. Pallavi gets arrested for hitting Vamsy and charged with an attempt to murder. Zarina and Divya Approach Adv. Satyadev (Pawan Kalyan) for a rescue but he refuses. Things take a major turn leading Satyadev to take up their case to prove Pallavi and her friends are innocent. What actually has happened? How will Satyadev bring justice to these women forms the rest of the story.
Artiste Performance
Pawan Kalyan gives a powerful performance. His style, attitude, and swag will be a feast for fans. Pawan Kalyan's complete potential is seen once again in courtroom scenes which are major highlights of the movie.
Nivetha, Anjali, and Ananya deliver strong performances in their respective roles and create an emotional impact on everyone.
Prakash Raj as the lawyer Nandha gives a tough fight to Satyadev and is excellent in his role. Shruthi Hassan in an extended cameo seems just good. The rest of the cast performed their part to their best.
Plus Points
Power Star Pawan Kalyan
Message in the movie
Nivetha, Anjali and Ananya Performances
Pre Interval to Interval Sequence
Courtroom scenes
Confrontation scenes between Pawan Kalyan and Prakash Raj
Emotional Quotient
Visuals
Music and Background Score
Drawbacks (Which I Felt)
Few dull moments in First half
Analysis
Vakeel Saab is a remake of PINK. First of all, hats off to Dil Raju, Sriram Venu for taking up this subject that needs to be told, and Yes... they have done it perfectly.
After a gap, Pawan Kalyan is back on screen. Coming back with a thought-provoking message oriented subject like Vakeel Saab is simply amazing.
The movie starts off with Maguva Maguva that introduces Pallavi, Zarina, and Divya which is beautiful to watch on screen. Right after the song, the movie shifts into the story. Powerstar's introduction is a feast for fans.
Once the characters and story are established, the pace drops a bit. There are a few dull moments in the flashback episode.
Once the flashback is done, the movie is very much on track and doesn't deviate at all. Pre-Interval to Interval episode is terrific and sets the right stage for an engaging courtroom drama.
The second half starts with introducing Nandha. There is not even a single dull moment in the second half. Everyone is at their best. The second half is very much engaging and carries the soul of the movie.
Scenes of Nivetha and Anjali Breaking down, Pawan Kalyan's performance throughout the courtroom proceedings is outstanding and carries the emotional weight of the movie.
The scene after the judgment of the case will definitely be heartwarming. The movie ends with Kadhulu Kadhulu which perfectly fits in there.
All the songs are awesome on screen. Especially Maguva Maguva is choreographed beautifully and will surely bring a smile. All three songs come in the first half. The surprise pathos song in the second half is touching.
Thaman needs a special mention here for the magnificent work he has done with music and BGM. The background score is impressive that elevates every scene to another level.
Dialogues of the movie are hard-hitting and powerfully written. Visuals by P S Vinod are top-notch. Editing is good.
(MY) Final Word
There are few movies that move you emotionally with the thought-provoking message it delivers. Vakeel Saab definitely is one of those. Sriram Venu did an amazing job in conveying the message rightly with an impact by balancing the content and commercial elements. Leaving a few dull moments in the first half, this movie is surely a winner. On a whole, Vakeel Saab is Powerstar's Powerful comeback with a solid performance and a strong message. A Must watch for everyone!!
Bottomline: Justice Rightly Served!! "Vakeel Saab" delivers a Strong Message POWERfully
Note: This is my take on the movie. That is why I am not rating the movie. I respect each and every movie. Making people read my review and influencing them to form an impression of a movie before watching the movie is never my intention. I am a Movie lover too. This is just to express my view on the movie. 😊
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