Srikanth Movie Review: Rajkumar Rao Shines In The Biopic Of Srikanth Bolla
While the songs of the film are average at best, the involvement of Papa Kehte Hain from Qayamat See Qayamat takes it to a whole other level.
Most of the time, when a biopic is made in Bollywood, it tries to portray the person on whom it is based as a larger-than-life hero. They are filled with fictional moments that give extra spice to the script, but that cannot be said about Rajkumar Rao's 'Srikanth'. The film is based on the life of Srikanth Bolla, a successful industrialist who dreams of becoming the first blind president of India.
The official trailer for "Srikanth" was released on April 9th and was well-received by the fans as well. The film is set to release on May 10th, and it deserves to have a good run at the box office, which is going through a low phase right now. 'Srikanth' is not glorified for the sake of attracting a mass audience, and that's the reason it connects with its audience and leaves a lasting impact. The biopic follows the journey of the man who overcomes all the challenges he faces in life with his intellect despite being visually impaired.
Srikanth was written by Sumit Purohit and Jagdeep Sidhu, and despite it being a simple narrative, director Tushar Hiranandani has done a phenomenal job of giving it life. He perfectly explores the life of Srikanth Bolla and effortlessly portrays his struggles to change the perception and treatment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in our country.
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Rajkumar Rao delivers a memorable performance as the lead actor, as he excels in portraying the internal struggle of the character that comes with his success. Jyothika does a great job as Devika, who was Srikanth's encouraging teacher. Ravi, the friend and business partner of Srikanth, is played by Sharad Kelkar. Alaya F is lovely as Srikanth's love interest. However, her character needed more development. She could have had a deeper role beyond just being a romantic part of the story.
While the songs of the film are average at best, the involvement of Papa Kehte Hain from Qayamat See Qayamat takes it to a whole other level. Srikanth is an honest portrayal of an inspirational figure that will leave you feeling motivated. It ignites a fighting spirit for you to never give up on your dream.
