Story
A newly wed couple Mohini (Poorna) and Harsha (Harshavardhan Rane) settles in a house named Classic Homes. Right from then strange experiences and happenings take place in the house like a spirit stalking Mohini, and it wants to consummate a relationship. Meanwhile, Vicky, neighbors kid who can see and speak to the souls despite none believing him claims that the Captain Rao spirit is in Mohini’s house. How will Mohini be saved? Who is Captain Rao? Forms the crux of the story.
Performances
Poorna is the real asset of the film and she carried the entire film on her shoulders. Her expressions are outstanding in the movie.
Harshvardhan Rane is refreshing and has done justice to the role and Gayatri is convincing. Ravi Babu played crucial role to the story and he is impressive. Chalapathi Rao and Rajeshwari are okay. Rest of the cast did their bit required.
Technical Analysis
Technically Avunu stands out. Despite no songs, the background score scored by Sekhar Chandra is terrific enhancing the horror scenes creating the needed impact. Cinematography is amazing and the lighting effects need a mention and Ravi Babu’s direction speaks volumes on his creativity considering the fact that story revolves around two to three characters. The screenplay is refreshing and engaging. Dialogues are okay and editing is perfect. The run time of Avunu is definitely a plus for the movie.
Analysis
Director Ravi Babu yet again strikes with this medium budget suspense thriller Avunu. Most part of Avunu was shot in a house but the cinematography and the use of Static camera was amazing. The appreciable thing is there weren’t any songs which would have hindered the pace of the movie. The screenplay is engrossing and narration is at a rapid pace also maintaining the suspense elements. The twist in the second half is justifying while the climax is slightly predictable. Background score is an asset for the film adding the fear factor that keeps to glued to the screens. The story of Avunu is wafer thin and the engrossing screenplay has saved it. The climax could have been a bit convincing though. Nevertheless, Avunu is definitely a good watch for the horror/thriller film lovers while the entertainment movies seekers can skip it
Final Verdict
Avunu is definitely a worth watch for horror/thriller movie lovers.
Film: Avunu
Starring: Harshavardhan Rane,Poorna
Director: Ravi Babu
Producer: Ravi Babu, Suresh Babu,Prasad Potluri
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Music: Sekhar Babu
Avunu Movie Rating: 3.5/5
