Mohan Lal these days is busy with some release or the other. Now Black money is the latest in Telugu. Venu(Mohan Lal) is a renowned journalist who is feared by the entire political circles. One fine day, he is asked to crack a corruption case along with his fellow journalist Renu(Amala Paul). After making a meticulous plan, both the reporters manage to nab some crucial footage of a political big wig. Just when things seem to be going fine, Renu suddenly ditches Venu and airs the footage on a rival channel.The twist in the tale arises when the powerful minister who is involved decides to chase down both these journalists.
Mohan Lal suits the lead role perfectly. His performance during the investigation scenes is top notch. The way he shoulders the film through the second half with his sincere performance is also good.Amala Paul is also decent in her role. Though her pairing with Mohan Lal looks a bit weird, she does a neat job in a role which has negative shades. Interval bang and the last half an hour of the first half is very interesting.
The way media operates and how rival channels fight for survival have been showcased nicely. The arguments between Mohan Lal and Amala Paul during the second half look interesting.The background score of the film is quite loud and irritates you at many places. The film has too much Malayalam flavor and this can turn off some audience. As said earlier, background score is too loud and so were the songs. Telugu dubbing is pretty decent and so were the production values.
Director Joshiy, he has done just an okay job with the film. Black Money is one film which has a very interesting premise. The cat and mouse game of television channels and first half are good ..
Director : Joshiy
Producer : Syed Nizamuddin
Music Director : Ratheesh Vegha
Starring : Mohanlal, Amala Paul
Rating : 2.75/5
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