Mechanic Rocky Review: The Vishwak Sen film starts slow but has a thrilling finish

Mechanic Rocky Review: After starting on a very predictable note, the Vishwak Sen film has a solid interval bang and terrific second half that thrills you completely.

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Mechanic Rocky Story

Rocky (Vishwak Sen) runs a driving school in the heart of Hyderabad. One day, a local goon, Akki Reddy (Sunil), tries to encroach on the land and threatens Rocky. Left with no choice, Rocky promises to pay ₹50 lakhs to save his school and requests some time from Akki Reddy. Around the same time, he learns that his late father (Naresh) had left behind an insurance policy worth ₹2 crores. Elated, Rocky rushes to the insurance company to claim the money, only to receive the shock of his life: his father had named someone else as the nominee. The rest of the story revolves around how Rocky discovers the identity of the nominee and manages to save his driving school from being seized by Akki Reddy.

Mechanic Rocky Review

Mechanic Rocky is written and directed by debutant Ravi Teja Mullapudi. He tackles the subject of cybercrimes within a commercial framework. The way he blends thrilling elements with a commercial narrative highlights his potential as a filmmaker.

The movie begins on a routine and mundane note. The father-son dynamic, the hero’s aimless life running a driving school, and his love track with the heroine are all presented in a prolonged and predictable manner. The first half stretches to nearly an hour and twenty minutes, leaving viewers wondering when the actual conflict will arise.

However, just fifteen minutes before the interval, Ravi Teja introduces a solid twist: the hero’s father had ignored his son and named someone else as the nominee for an insurance claim. This revelation sparks interest and sets up a strong second half.

In the second half, while the twist is initially revealed straightforwardly, a wedding song appears out of nowhere and disrupts the pacing. But once that’s out of the way, the narrative picks up with a series of twists and turns, delivering an engaging thriller for the next hour.

The crime setup is intricate, and the director has woven it together skillfully. Each reveal through different characters keeps the audience thoroughly entertained. The scenes addressing cybercrimes and exposing the real faces behind these scams are presented in an entertaining yet impactful manner.

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Coming to the performances, Vishwak Sen shines in his role as Rocky. He skillfully balances mass dialogues, fight sequences, and emotional moments, making his character convincing and engaging. Meenakshi Chaudhary finally gets a substantial role and delivers an impressive performance, not just with her looks but also with her acting. She leaves a lasting impact.

The true show-stealer, however, is Shraddha Srinath. She is the film’s surprise package, dominating every scene she’s in. Her character is layered, giving her ample opportunity to showcase her acting skills brilliantly. Roadies Raghu plays his part well, while Naresh and Harshvardhan bring some lighthearted moments with decent humor.

Mechanic Rocky struggles with its editing. At 156 minutes, it feels unnecessarily long, especially in the first half. Several scenes could have been trimmed, and at least fifteen minutes of runtime could have been cut to improve pacing. Additionally, the three songs in the first half are poorly placed and interrupt the flow of the narrative.

Jakes Bejoy’s music is a mixed bag. While the songs are average, his background score, especially in the second half, is outstanding and elevates the thrilling moments significantly. The cinematography is commendable, with the chase sequences being a visual treat. The production design and dialogues are also executed well.

Director Ravi Teja Mullapudi deserves credit for crafting an engaging thriller on the theme of cybercrimes. Despite a slow start, his ability to maintain logic while delivering twists and turns in the second half is impressive.

Mechanic Rocky Verdict

On the whole, Mechanic Rocky is a thriller rooted in cybercrimes. While it starts as a typical commercial entertainer with a dull first hour, it eventually picks up momentum and delivers enough twists and thrills to keep you hooked. It’s worth a watch for its brilliant second half.

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