Mazaka Review: Sundeep Kishan's film is high on comedy and low on emotions

2.5/5

Mazaka Story

Krishna (Sundeep Kishan) lives with his single father, Venkata Ramana (Rao Ramesh). No one is willing to marry Krishna due to the absence of a woman in their family. This prompts Venkata Ramana to consider getting married again, and he falls in love with Yashoda (Anshu). Meanwhile, Krishna also falls for Meera (Ritu Varma). The father and son are overjoyed to have found love and are finally ready to settle down. However, a twist arises when they discover that Meera and Yashoda despise each other for reasons unknown. The rest of the film follows how the father-son duo convinces their partners and ultimately ties the knot.

Mazaka Review

Mazaka reunites the successful duo of writer Prasanna Kumar and director Trinadha Rao Nakkina for yet another comedy. This time, they opt for a multi-starrer featuring popular actors in key roles. Trinadha Rao’s strength lies in comedy, and once again, he delivers plenty of it. The first half is packed with non-stop entertainment that keeps you thoroughly engaged. The way the conflict between the two heroines is introduced is gripping and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

At first, the film seems to have a strong setup, making you anticipate an even higher dose of comedy by the interval. However, that doesn’t quite happen. The humor fades, and the emotional depth fails to hold attention. The reason behind the enmity between the two heroines is also underdeveloped. It is only addressed in the last ten minutes, making everything feel rushed. While the story idea is solid, the execution fails to translate effectively on screen. The abrupt shifts between intense family emotions and comedic moments feel over the top.

That said, the comedy in the first half is well-crafted. The scenes featuring Rao Ramesh and his romantic arc with Anshu feel natural and provide good entertainment. The father-son chemistry between Rao Ramesh and Sundeep Kishan is hilarious, as both actors fit their roles perfectly. Murali Sharma’s character is intriguing, and his ideology in the film stands out. However, his role in the second half is underdeveloped, and the rushed execution makes it less impactful.

Coming to the performances, Rao Ramesh steals the show with his brilliant performance. He plays a mature lover, and the director enhances the humor by giving him quirky body language and witty dialogues that keep the audience entertained. Whenever he is on screen, the fun quotient is high. One of the highlights is a scene where the father and son realize they are in love with women from the same family, Rao Ramesh’s expressions in this sequence are priceless.

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Sundeep Kishan also delivers a commendable performance and fits his role perfectly. His natural comedic timing enhances his character, and his chemistry with Ritu Varma is strong. Speaking of Ritu Varma, she is fantastic in her role. It’s refreshing to see her in a commercial film after a long time, and she fits the part well.

Anshu, making a comeback after nearly a decade and a half, portrays a woman uninterested in settling down convincingly. Murali Sharma is effective in his role, and his scenes with Srinivasa Reddy are quite funny.

Leon James delivers a solid soundtrack, and his background score effectively elevates key moments. The production values, cinematography, and dialogues are all well-executed. The editing is crisp, though the second half remains the film’s major drawback. The proceedings feel inorganic, and the comedy takes a backseat. The emotional weight required to conclude the story is lacking, and the rushed climax leaves little impact.

Mazaka Verdict

Mazaka is a typical commercial entertainer with a fun-filled first half but a weaker second half. While Rao Ramesh and Sundeep Kishan deliver hilarious performances, the film loses steam as it progresses, with a rushed climax and underdeveloped emotional depth. Those who enjoy comedy capers and don’t mind logical loopholes or emotional inconsistencies might find it a decent one-time watch.

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