Disco Raja Movie Review

After giving back to back flops, Ravi Teja is back with a scientific thriller titled Disco Raja. Directed by V I Anand, this film has hit the screen today. Let’s see how the film is.

Story:

The film starts of by showcasing a research team who bring a dead man (Ravi Raja) alive. He is none other than Disco Raj who has a dreaded past featuring Sethu (Bobbu Simha). Upon knowing his flashback, Disco Raja starts hunting for Sethu. Rest of the story is as to how Disco Raja sets things right and where do Payal Rajput and Nabha Natesh feature in this setup.

Plus Points:

Ravi Teja is the biggest highlight of the film as his performance in two different shades is pretty good. He especially nails it in the retro look as his mannerisms, dialogue modulation and body language are super stylish. Tanya Hope as the scientist is pretty good.

Payal Rajput looks beautiful in the retro look and shares good chemistry with Ravi Teja. Sunil is the surprise package as his performance is pretty impressive in the end. Vennela Kishore gets a lengthy role and he is the one who keeps the proceedings lively most of the time and he is very good as a doctor.

The film has amazing camera work as Karthick Gahttamaneni does a brilliant job in showcasing the film in both the past and present time zones superbly. The film starts on an impressive note and creates a good curiosity factor.

Last but not the least, Bobby Simha is another highlight as his negative role is very good. He has solid screen presence and is an equal match for Ravi Teja. In some scenes he is in fact, better than Ravi Teja. Comedian Satya was okay. The last twist in the climax is decent.

Minus Points:

When you choose scientific dramas with a dose of action, the screenplay needs to be razor sharp but that is not the case in Disco Raja. Director Anand comes to the actual plot only during the interval. His narration is very slow in most of the areas and this is where the film falters.

Too much time is taken in the flashback as the love story comes as a deviation. The conflict point between the villain and the hero is not at all impressive. Though the twist in the climax is good, things could have also been managed without that twist.

The second half goes down as many logics go for a toss. The film just keeps rolling without any motive and creates a dull atmosphere in the proceedings. The emotion between Ravi Teja and is son is missing as things are hurried up.

All those who think there will be a lot of glamor featuring Nabha Natesh and Payal, they will be disappointed as they are hardly used in the film. Nabha, in particular, has only two or three scenes.

Technical Aspects:

As said above, camera work is astonishing. The film reaches another level with Thaman’s solid BGM which is top notch. The songs are also superb but they have not been placed and shot well. Lyrics are very good and so are the dialogues. Production design and set work showcasing the bygone era is amazing. Ravi Teja has been styled well.

Coming to the director Anand, he did not make use of the good concept. He has worked mainly on the hero’s character and starts the film well but from there, things become slow and dull. There are not many thumping episodes and the flashback is also slow paced. He should have edited a lot of scenes and come to the present time and make things realistic. His idea of having a twist in the climax will also draw mixed reactions.

Verdict:

On the whole, Disco Raja is a scientific thriller laced with an action backdrop. Ravi Teja is superb in the retro look but the screenplay and narration are dull and slow. The film is neither bad or has terrific moments and unfolds at its own pace. A section of the audience will connect to the concept but the general audience who look for masala entertainment can get let down. So, go in with an open mind to enjoy this film.

‘Disco Raja’ Live updates:

• The film comes to an end with a normal fight sequence. Movie Done. Keep watching the space for the complete review

  Date & Time : 07:08 AM January 24, 2020

• An unexpected twist in the tale is revealed now

  Date & Time : 07:00 AM January 24, 2020

• As the film is heading towards the climax, Bobby Simha goes to Ladakh in search of Disco Raja

  Date & Time : 06:48 AM January 24, 2020

• Some serious scenes are going on between Bobby Simha and Ravi Teja’s gang

  Date & Time : 06:43 AM January 24, 2020

• Nuvvu Naatho Emannavo song is on between Ravi Teja and Payal

  Date & Time : 06:38 AM January 24, 2020

• Payal Rajput makes an entry in the flashback. Ravi Teja trying to impress her

  Date & Time : 06:28 AM January 24, 2020

• Ravi Teja started attacking Bobby Simha’s businesses…a few elevation scenes are going on

  Date & Time : 06:22 AM January 24, 2020

• A confrontation scene is on between Ravi Teja and Bobby Simha

  Date & Time : 06:17 AM January 24, 2020

• With RUM PUM BUM song playing in the background, some robbery scenes of Ravi Teja and his gang are being showcased now

  Date & Time : 06:05 AM January 24, 2020

• Now, the film went back to flashback mood. Ravi Teja, Sunil are introduced as thieves. They are planning to loot a bank

  Date & Time : 05:59 AM January 24, 2020

• A serious discussion is on between Ravi Teja and Naresh regarding a murder is on now

  Date & Time : 05:56 AM January 24, 2020

• Post-interval scenes related to Ravi Teja are going on

  Date & Time : 05:48 AM January 24, 2020

• First Half Report: So far, the film is good with an engaging narration. Novel point and the twists revealed are nice. Hope the second half also carries the same tempo

  Date & Time : 05:43 AM January 24, 2020

• The film comes halfway with a good twist towards the interval point. Break now

  Date & Time : 05:42 AM January 24, 2020

• Bobby Simha re-joins the proceedings. A kidnap drama is on now

  Date & Time : 05:38 AM January 24, 2020

• Now, the vintage Ravi Teja as Disco Raja is back. He got his memory back. Time for Freak Out song

  Date & Time : 05:35 AM January 24, 2020

• Satyam Rajesh joins the scene as Ravi Teja’s brother

  Date & Time : 05:29 AM January 24, 2020

• Some fun scenes are on between Ravi Teja and his side-kick batch

  Date & Time : 05:25 AM January 24, 2020

• A few key scenes related to Ravi Teja are going on

  Date & Time : 05:22 AM January 24, 2020

• Naresh starts a secret enquiry on Ravi Teja

  Date & Time : 05:16 AM January 24, 2020

• Some love scenes are on between Ravi Teja and Nabha Natesh

  Date & Time : 05:08 AM January 24, 2020

• The proceedings lead to a flashback episode. Movie opens in Delhi and time for the first song Dilliwala

  Date & Time : 05:03 AM January 24, 2020

• Doctors are trying to trace the past of Ravi Teja…

  Date & Time : 05:00 AM January 24, 2020

• Ravi Teja comes back to life after several tries. He is trying to escape from the research center

  Date & Time : 04:57 AM January 24, 2020

• Bobby Simha has been introduced now in a violent manner.

  Date & Time : 04:52 AM January 24, 2020

• Tanya Hope and Vennela Kishore join the scene as the scientists. They are working on how to bring live into a dead human concept. Some scenes related to it are showcased in a funny manner

  Date & Time : 04:48 AM January 24, 2020

• Ravi Teja’s body is identified by a trekking crew in a vacant house in Ladakh. Now, the film shifts to a research center.

  Date & Time : 04:45 AM January 24, 2020

• Murder attempt on Ravi Teja. Now, his body got frozen. Tension atmosphere in the proceedings. Senior actor Naresh and heroine Nabha Natesh make an entry

  Date & Time : 04:42 AM January 24, 2020

• Titles rolling… the movie opens in Ladakh…some intense scenes are going on

  Date & Time : 04:38 AM January 24, 2020

• Hi…the film has just started and its duration is 149 minutes

  Date & Time : 04:34 AM January 24, 2020