Movie: Oke Oka Jeevitham
Rating: 3.25/5
Cast: Sharwanand, Ritu Varma, Amala Akkineni, Nassar, Vennela Kishore
Director: Shree Karthick
Produced By: S. R. Prakashbabu, S. R. Prabhu
Release Date: September 9th, 2022
Right from the release of its teasers and trailer, Sharwanand’s Oke Oka Jeevitham has come across as a unique subject with a different treatment. The concept appears to be a solid combination of feel-good drama and engaging sci-fi. Can Sharwanand make a strong comeback with this different concept? What exactly is Oke Oka Jeevitham all about? Let’s find out.
Story: Adi (Sharwanand) is a singer who is gifted but lacks in confidence. Seenu (Vennela Kishore) is a real estate broker with his own professional issues while Chaitu (Priyadarshi) rejects every marriage proposal looking for the perfect one. The three are childhood friends who come across a quantum physicist Paul (Nasser) who gives them a solution for their problems- time travel. What happens next? Does the trio find the solution to their issues of the present? This is what the plot follows.
Performances: Sharwanand has yet again given a stable and mature performance as a musician with childhood trauma. He portrays complex emotions in quite a convincing manner and is quite convincing in his role. Ritu Varma as Sharwanand’s supportive girlfriend good in her limited role. Vennela Kishore and Priyadarshi add great value to the film’s first half through their comic timing and provide great entertainment throughout. Vennela Kishore in particular has yet again showcased solid acting skills not just in comedy but in other aspects as well. Amala’s performance and screen presence is one of the biggest highlights of the film and will surely touch the emotional chord of the audience.
Analysis: Time travel is quite a tricky subject to deal with and slight oversight can bring the entire plot crumbling down. Shree Karthick has tried to hold the film together in most parts but their are slight logical slip-ups in some parts that will make the audience question the writing. The screenplay is slightly slow to begin with and takes some time to actually come to the point. However, once the actual plot begins, its a breezy ride for all. The unique combination of comedy, emotions and science fiction has worked out quite well for Oke Oka Jeevitham.
Plus Points:
- Sharwanand and Amala
- Comedy
- Camera work
- Unique Plot
Minus Points:
- Slow screenplay
- Editing
- Logic defying scenes
Verdict: Oke Oka Jeevitham is a great concept with all the ingredients of a successful film. The biggest strength of the film is its uniqueness and credits must be given to Sharwanand and Shree Karthick for standing behind such a concept. With proper word of mouth, the film will certainly attract audience in great numbers. Sci fi + comedy + emotions have worked out quite well here.
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