Shekar Telugu Movie Review: Dr. Rajashekar was a top hero two decades ago, and he is still active as a hero today, appearing in several films. In that context, his latest film Shekar has generated a lot of buzz in the Telugu Film Industry, and the film has been postponed several times due to the pandemic, but it has finally been released today, May 20, 2022, and the film has received some decent response, so let’s dive into the in-depth review to see what we think.
Story
Shekar (Raja Shekar), a retired cop who excels at investigating crime scenes and quickly identifying the perpetrator, enlists the assistance of a current cop to solve a double murder case. However, despite the fact that things take a different turn when his wife Indu meets with an accident, unfortunately, she dies at the hospital, and Shekar immediately begins investigating his wife’s death case, he is haunted by memories of his wife Indu (Aathmeeya Rajan) as he separated from her. However, another twist in the story emerges: his wife was murdered rather than dying by accident. Finally, who murdered his wife? Will his investigation be successful? What distinguishes Indu from him? You must see the film to learn everything.
Shekar Cast & Crew
Shekar stars Dr. Rajashekar, Aathmeeya Rajan, Muskaan Kubchandhani, Abhinav Gomatam, Kannada Kishore, Sameer, Bharani, Ravi Varma, and Shravan Raghavendra and was directed by Jeevitha Rajashekar and produced by Beeram Sudhakara Reddy and Boggaram Venkata Srinivas under the banners of Pegasus Cinecorp and Taurus Cinecorp.
| MovieName | Shekar |
| Cast Leads | Dr.Rajashekar, Aathmeeya Rajan, Muskaan Kubchandhani, Abhinav Gomatam, Kannada Kishore, Sameer, Bharani, Ravi Varma, Shravan Raghavendra |
| Director | Jeevitha Rajashekar |
| Producer | Beeram Sudhakara Reddy, Boggaram Venkata Srinivas |
| Written by | Shahi Kabir |
| Music | Anup Rubens |
| DOP | Mallikarjun Naragani |
Movie Verdict
Even today, thriller and investigative films never get old, but the plot must be original. Shekar is a remake of Joju George’s superhit Malayalam film Jeseph (2018). I don’t think the makers have revealed that this is a remake anywhere, but those who know Joseph will recognize it. The storyline and character design were brilliant and unique in 2018, but the storyline is not as unique in 2022, and Shekar has a lot of routine investigative scenes, which may have been the film’s flaw.
The film begins well, with a proper protagonist introduction, as the director wasted no time getting into the hero’s world; however, the subsequent story events make viewers wonder if this is a thriller. There are some plot twists and turns in the film, but they do not fit the story well.
Rajashekar’s portrayal of Sheakar is adequate, as we can clearly see that he has aged. Even though the character is an old retired cop, he still needs the energy to investigate, and he appears physically weak while doing so. Shivani Rajashekar, Rajahsekar’s daughter, plays the same character in the film, and she is good in some parts, as is the rest of the cast.
Jeevitha Rajashekar is not a new director, but the way movies are made today has changed dramatically, and she needs to improve because she failed to completely engage the audience. and Mallikarjun Naragani’s cinematography isn’t up to scratch, and Anup Rubens’ music isn’t appropriate for thriller films, but he tried but fell short, and the rest of the technical departments performed admirably.
Finally, Shekar is not for everyone, but if you like thrillers, you might enjoy it.
Movie Rating: 3/ 5
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