Geethanjali Malli Vachindi - Horribly Horrible

 

Movie: Geethanjali Malli Vachindhi
Rating: 1.5/5
Cast: Anjali, Srinivas Reddy, Satyam Rajesh, Satya, Shakalaka Shankar, Sunil, Ali, Ravi Shankar, Rahul Madhav and others
Director: Shiva Turlapati
Produced By: Kona Venkat and MVV Satyanarayana

Release Date: 11th April 2024

Story:

Geethanjali Malli Vachindi narrates the story of Srinivas Reddy, an aspiring director, who is presented with a golden opportunity to shoot his film in Sangeeth Mahal, a notorious mansion with a haunting past. However, little does he know that this decision will lead him, his crew, and Anjali, the film's heroine, into a web of revenge. The film delves into the reasons behind why Srinivas Reddy and his gang become targets for vengeance and leaves us wondering about the ultimate outcome of their entangled fate.

Performances:

Anjali's performance in the lead role lacks impact and fails to leave a lasting impression. Her character seems uninteresting and lacks depth due to poor writing and design. Despite playing the title role, Anjali only shows a glimpse of intensity in the climax, with little else to offer. Srinivas Reddy, Satyam Rajesh, Satya, Shakalaka Shankar, Sunil, and Ali dominate most of the screen time, but Satya truly shines among them. His comedic style stands out, and Sunil also brings some laughs in the latter half. Rahul Madhav was okay, while Ravi Shankar and Srikanth Iyengar were fine. 

What Worked For The Film:

There isn't much to talk about in this segment of the film. Nevertheless, including an enigmatic doll, the intriguing history of Sangeeth Mahal, and the supernatural element intertwined with a surprising twist at the midpoint continue to instill anticipation for the latter half to surpass expectations. Also, Sunil and Sathya provide some good laughs in the second half. 

What Did Not Work For The Film:

The film commences with a captivating demise sequence within a software company. However, subsequent events unfold in a predictable and clichéd comedic manner, scene after scene, until the halfway mark. The second half fails to impress, except for a few comic scenes. The biggest minus for the film is the storyline lacks clarity as it starts at one point and ends at another point without giving a proper conclusion to the characters.  The reason for the killings in the haunted mansion and the behavior of the ghosts during the film's shoot do not sync, and the climax portions where a crucial character from the first part makes an entry are just ridiculous.

Geethanjali Malli Vachindhi Review And Verdict:

Although the film has a few enjoyable moments with Sunil and Satya, it lacks freshness in humor or horror, making it tedious to watch. The final parts make it even worse with laughable thrills.