Atidhi- Mahesh Babu has rich look, superb performancein this film

Atidhi is one of the most awaited films of this year. Unfortunately, the film does not live up to the expectations. The film has rich look, superb performance by Mahesh Babu, a good plot and few good sequences in the film. But that is pretty much it.

On the other side, script and screenplay fails in the first half, and all the songs are just average. Director Surender Reddy seems to have taken care on extra details and additional effects rather than the main plot and narration. This could have been a good action thriller but due to predictable and not-so-interesting first half, and a decent second half turns this film into an average flick.

Into the details: An orphan is brought to home by a kind-hearted couple and their lonely daughter. He is named Atidhi. All seems to be going well for Atidhi but fate has different plan for him. He is seperated from the family and now the girl hates Atidhi.

Atidhi goes to juvenile school. When he is out, he is in search of the girl and one enemy in his life. Who is the enemy and why did the girl hate Atidhi? Did they get to meet? See the plot unravel on silver screen.

The film starts off very well with the orphan being adopted by a couple. But soon the film fails generating any interest until almost the end of the first half. A twist revealed as interval bang brings some relief and will make one anticipate at least some thing in the second half. Another bad is that even the songs are not that great in the film. And there is no entertainment either.

Second half starts off on a good note. Sunil, Brahmanandam episode is very good and provides good relief. The narration dramatically changes with the style and turns into a good action thriller.

Lead character unfolding the mystery in search of his enemy is very well done. But again, songs disappoint in the second half too. That makes the love track a burden on the audience as that track will pave way for a song every time.