


The very name conjures up thoughts of adventures and challenges in the wild, from river rafting to mountain climbing and back again. In the process, the impact that it intends to make is diluted.

The only downside of Konda Polam is that it tries to address multiple conflicts. MM Keeravani’s music plays a key role in elevating the mood of the film while V Gnanasekhar’s visuals breathe life into this story. Despite coming from Chiranjeevi’s family, he’s not following the same route as his cousins and carving his own path. Vaisshnav Tej continues to impress with his unique choice of films. Sai Chand, who plays one of the most important characters, is the anchor of the film and he delivers an earnest performance. The cast is also one of the reasons why the film works. The romantic angle with the village belle (played by Rakul Preet Singh) seems forcefully tied in, in an otherwise satisfying film.Īlso read: Bhramam movie review: Prithviraj Sukumaran's pointless Andhadhun remake will blindside you with blandness It tries to explain that it’s essential to maintain the balance in the relationship otherwise, it would have severe repercussions. Apart from the deforestation angle, the film also talks about the interdependent relationship between humans and the forest. The authentic portrayal of the lifestyle of the shepherd community is what makes this film stand out from most other 'man from city goes back to his village' stories.

The way he has used forest as a backdrop to drive the story, makes for an interesting watch. Krish sets up this tale on a grand scale. A close encounter with a tiger helps him overcome his fears. His grandfather feels that he will learn life’s important lessons if he accompanies his father into the forest with their sheep and he does.
