Directed by: Prashanth Neel
Written by:Prashanth Neel
Produced by:Vijay Kiragandur
Starring:Prabhas,Prithviraj Sukumaran
Cinematography:Bhuvan Gowda
Edited by:Ujwal Kulkarni
Music by:Ravi Basrur
Production company:Hombale Films
Release date:22 December 2023
Language:Telugu
Salaar: Part 1 β Ceasefire is a 2 Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Vijay Kiragandur. The film stars Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, along with an ensemble supporting cast that includes Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Tinnu Anand, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy and Ramachandra Raju.
Borrowing the core idea of Prashanth neel’s first directorial venture, Ugramm, Prashanth has shaped Salaar with technology and cinematic freedom that were not available at that time.”The man who was born to make unbelievable stories come true.”. To borrow Prashant Neel’s KGF dialogue, Prasanth is himself apt for that title. Prasanth’s skill in rendering unbelievable scenes believable is also seen in Salaar.
Story-wise, the first half was a build-up to the core subject. Prashanth is making use of the brilliant six-foot cut-out prabhas wherever he can. Prabhas was in full swing in mass-elevated scenes. The second half, which had a lot to say story-wise, was full of mass action scenes but dragged. The screen play is confusing to the general audience. Climax and mass moments sustain the second half.
After Baahubali for PrabhasThe fact that he doesn’t have a proper mass action role is relevant for Salaar. Prashant Neel uses Prabhas correctly and makes God level in action blocks. Prithviraj’s presence is also an asset to the film. Especially Specials final action episode.
Although there are no comparisons, Salaar’s main enemy is KGF itself. Adrenaline pumping BGM offered by KGF is missing here. Had Ravi Basrur’s BGM been a little more vibrant, Salaar would have been a better product. The KGF touch in making may also be discussed as Salaar’s drawback.
Salaar excels technically. Bhuvan Gowda’s camera eyes mark the world Khansaar in detail. The film could not conceive of the excellence achieved technically from an emotional angle. The lack of emotional depth makes the speech weak.
Bottomline
Established version of Ugramm, Adrenaline pumbing BGM is missing, lacksΒ emotional depth, but still managed to deliver a satisfactory action saga.
