Nikhil has done well in Keshava and he does not dissappoint his fans at all. Right from the time the trailers of Keshava released, there has been a superb buzz for this film. The makers have gone all out and also promoted the film on a huge scale.
The story of the film is based on a law college student called(Keshav) who is on a hunt down to kill all those who destroyed his family in a dreadful accident. Keshava commits a series of murders and a special officer(Isha Koppikar) is appointed to deal with the case. Rest of the story is as to how Keshav dodges the cops and completes his revenge with the help of Satyabhama(Ritu Varma).
Keshava is undoubtedly Nikhil’s film till the last scene. Credit should go to the young actor for choosing such a dark role and essaying it with a lot of ease. Nikhil’s performance is one of the biggest assets of Keshava.
Yet another advantage of the film is the stylish narration by Sudheer Varma. Even though he chooses a routine script, the way he has showcased it in a stylish manner is what clicks. The way he reveals the film chapter wise and brings in various twists in good. Vennela Kishore’s comedy works supremely well for the film. The ace comedian is in his elements with his subtle yet hilarious act.
Ritu Varma looks decent and ably supports Nikhil in all his endeavors. The suspense that is generated throughout the first half is very good and has been showcased in a gripping manner. Isha Koppikar makes a decent comeback and is a perfect fit as the cop. Anasuya’s voice suits Isha completely.
Keshava is a very stylish film that has come out in the recent past. Diwakar Mani’s camera work is astounding as he maintains the mood of the film with his lighting and intense visuals. The drone shots used to showcase the various chases and tense scenes look amazing.
Coming to the director Sudheer Varma, his strength has always been a stylish narration and with this film too, he has made a simple subject look quite intense. The way he goes about extracting performance from Nikhil and presents the film is a serious note is very good.
On the whole, Nikhil once again lives up to his expectations and comes out with a different crime thriller. His performance is top notch and is the mainstay of the film.
Director : Sudheer Varma
Producer : Abhishek Nama
Music Director : Sunny M.R
Starring : Nikhil, Ritu varma, Isha Koppikar
Rating : 3.25/5
