Web Series Name: Vikkatakavi
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Naresh Agastya, Megha Akash, Shiju Menon, Tarak Ponnappa, Raghu Kunche, Mukthar Khan, Amit Tiwari and others.
Director: Pradeep Maddali
Produced By: Rajani Talluri
Streaming on: ZEE5
Story:
Vikkatakavi’s story is set in a village called Amara Giri, where people who visit a place called Devathala Gutta lose their memory. No one has a clue about this mystery and that is when Rama Krishna (Naresh Agastya), a student at Osmania University along with being a detective, lands in the village. Can Rama Krishna solve the mystery behind the Devathala Gutta? Who are the people/forces to stop in his journey? What is the connection between Rama Krishna and Amara Giri? Answers to these questions are answered by the rest of the story.
Performances:
Naresh Agastya, who appeared in movies like Mathu Vadalara 2 and web series like Senapathi, was good in the lead role and his expressions; dialogue delivery was on point without deviating from the character. Megha Akash has very limited scope while Tarak Ponnappa shines in a crucial role. Shiju, Raghu Kunche, Mukthar Khan, Amit Tiwari and others were alright.
Analysis:
Vikkatakavi is the first detective series set in the Telangana backdrop. Director Pradeep Maddali made sure that the series had all the elements which are required for a suspense/mystery thriller. Though there are a few issues in the mid parts, he was able to narrate the story convincingly with the help of neat technical values and good emotional backstory.
Positives:
- Engaging Narration
- Performances by Naresh Agastya and Tarak Ponnappa
- Background Score and Camera Work
- Good Backstory
Negatives:
- Weak revelation of villains
- Not So strong twists
Verdict:
Vikkatakavi Web Series is an engaging detective series. Though the twists, and the problems for the hero could have been better, the show has a good impact overall because of convincing performances by Naresh Agastya, and Tarak Ponnappa along with good emotional backstory and technical excellence.
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