Mazaka Movie Review & Rating: 2/5
Starring : Sundeep Kishan, Ritu Varma, Rao Ramesh, Anshu Sagar, Murali Sharma, Hyper Adhi, Srinivas Reddy, and others
Director : Trinadha Rao Nakkina
Producers : Razesh Danda
Sundeep Kishan and Ritu Varma’s comedy entertainer Mazaka hit the big screens worldwide today amid decent buzz, thanks to the aggressive promotions by the makers. With a promising premise and a talented cast, does this Maha Shivaratri festive release deliver? Let’s find out.
Story: Krishna (Sundeep Kishan) and his father Venkata Ramana (Rao Ramesh) lead a simple life in Visakhapatnam. However, Krishna struggles to find a bride due to the absence of women in their family, leading to repeated rejections. To resolve this, Venkata Ramana decides to get married first, hoping it will ease Krishna’s path to marriage.
As fate would have it, Krishna meets Meera (Ritu Varma), while Venkata Ramana crosses paths with Yashoda (Anshu Sagar). However, their journey to marriage isn’t smooth, as business tycoon Bhargav Varma (Murali Sharma) throws in an unexpected condition that changes the course of events. How these relationships unfold and the challenges they face form the crux of Mazaka.
Plus Points: The film excels in the first half with engaging comedy and entertaining chemistry between Sundeep Kishan and Rao Ramesh. Their humorous exchanges, along with Rao Ramesh’s transformation from a strict father to a love-struck man, create fun moments. Ritu Varma adds charm, while Murali Sharma’s strong screen presence enhances the plot. Hyper Aadi and Srinivas Reddy provide additional laughs, making Mazaka an enjoyable family entertainer.
Minus Points: Despite a promising start, the second half falters with sluggish pacing and overstretched humor. Some comedy sequences feel repetitive, and a few exaggerated scenes involving Rao Ramesh and Anshu Sagar may not appeal to everyone. Anshu Sagar’s role feels unnatural at times, and the Telugu dubbing lacks synchronization. A tighter screenplay and better execution in the latter half would have improved the film’s overall impact.
Technical Aspects: The production values are solid, ensuring a visually appealing film. Leon James’ music is decent, with a couple of catchy songs, but the background score could have been more effective in enhancing key moments. Nizar Shafi’s cinematography captures the film’s vibrant mood well, while Chota K Prasad’s editing could have been tighter, especially in the second half, where trimming unnecessary scenes would have improved the pacing.
Prasanna Kumar Bezawada’s dialogues shine in the comedic portions, delivering some genuinely funny moments. However, Trinadha Rao Nakkina, despite his knack for comedy, falls short in maintaining a consistently engaging screenplay. The film’s energy dips in the latter half, reducing its overall impact.
Verdict: Mazaka is a light-hearted entertainer that works well in the first half, thanks to enjoyable comedy and the performances of its lead actors. However, the second half falters with sluggish pacing, overstretched humor, and predictable storytelling. While Rao Ramesh and Sundeep Kishan keep the audience entertained in parts, the film lacks the consistency needed for a truly memorable experience.
If you’re looking for a fun, easy-going festive watch with family-friendly comedy, Mazaka might serve as a decent one-time watch. However, a tighter narrative and a more engaging second half would have elevated it further.
Rating: 2/5