PremiumDrinker Sai Review: The Dharma starrer is routine and tries too hard to impress
Drinker Sai Review: The hero's character is good, but the rest of the taking is not that great and bores the audience.
Last Updated: 08.26 PM, Dec 27, 2024
Drinker Sai Story
Sai (Dharma) is a drunkard who lives off his late parents' wealth and is constantly intoxicated. One day, he spots Bhagi (Aishwarya Sharma) and falls head over heels for her. He pursues her relentlessly and eventually manages to get her attention. However, Bhagi only tolerates Sai out of fear that he might turn violent. Did Bhagi manage to avoid Sai for good? Did Sai change his ways for Bhagi? The twists and turns that unfold form the crux of Drinker Sai.
Drinker Sai Review:
Drinker Sai is directed by Kiran Tirumalsetti. He crafts the story of a drunkard who forces himself on the girl he loves, while she feels powerless to stop him – this forms the basic plot of the film. Although the backdrop is decent, the narration is effective only in parts. The love story between the lead pair is portrayed realistically, but the routine heartbreak moments weigh the film down. The interval sequence is solid and sets the tone for the rest of the film.
The basic premise is engaging, and what stands out is the character of Drinker Sai, who constantly commands attention. Though it takes time to adjust to Dharma's screen presence and look, once you do, you find yourself immersed in his character.
One of the major drawbacks of the film is the lack of strong emotional depth. Despite the potential to elevate the hero's pain, director Kiran falls short in delivering this aspect. Additionally, Sai's character arc feels underdeveloped, and his actions and mindset feel outdated, making it hard to relate to him in today’s world.
The second half derails as the film loses focus and direction. The lack of seriousness and weak supporting cast further hinder the experience. The film's conclusion is predictable, following the typical trajectory of romantic dramas.
Drinker Sai heavily relies on the hero’s character, with director Kiran emphasizing this element while neglecting other key emotional layers, resulting in a rather dull experience.
In terms of performances, Dharma shines as Drinker Sai. The young actor gets ample scope to perform and does justice to his role. However, due to the character’s limited development, there is only so much Dharma can do. Aishwarya Sharma delivers a convincing performance, effectively concealing her emotions until her eventual outburst, which feels authentic.
The comedy through Kirraak Seetha and Reethu Chowdary's characters falls flat. Bhadram’s spoof of Manthena Satyanarayana works for a couple of scenes, but its prolonged execution fails to entertain.
Sri Vasant’s music is pleasant, and while the song placements could have been better, they remain enjoyable. The background score complements the emotional beats well. Prashanth Ankireddy’s cinematography is decent, providing good output despite the low budget. However, the excessive brightness detracts from the visuals – better attention to DI (Digital Intermediate) would have improved this.
Drinker Sai Verdict:
On the whole, Drinker Sai offers a few standout moments, but the overall narrative feels uninspired and lacks novelty. There is nothing much exciting about this film and can be ignored this weekend.