The film showcases a bright star cast, but the storytelling and scenes fail to align with the grandeur promised by its title.
The story revolves around a brash young man, Ram Charan, who attempts the IAS exam at his girlfriend’s insistence. However, missing the mark by a few points, he becomes an IPS officer instead, which leads to their breakup. Determined, he retakes the exam and returns to his village as a District Collector. This marks the beginning of the central plot.
The reigning Chief Minister, burdened by his mistakes, aims to rid the state of corruption and address public grievances within a year. However, his son, portrayed by S.J. Suryah, opposes this and harbors ambitions to become the next Chief Minister. Driven by this goal, he murders his father. Just when the audience believes S.J. Suryah is poised to take over, the director delivers a massive twist.
Ram Charan provides a video statement naming himself as the next Chief Minister but declines the position. Instead, he makes S.J. Suryah the Chief Minister, who then abuses his power, plunging the state into turmoil. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
The film feels like a blend of earlier Shankar films, borrowing heavily from similar narratives. While the first half progresses smoothly, the second half gains momentum but lacks logic and cohesion. The film relies solely on grandeur without a solid foundation of storytelling or plausibility.
Ram Charan delivers a committed performance, and the screenplay seems designed to lay the groundwork for his father’s (Chiranjeevi’s) political ambitions.
Kiara Advani appears more as a decorative figure with minimal impact, while Anjali’s performance feels natural and relatable. The supporting cast performs their roles effectively, but it is S.J. Suryah who truly carries the film with his commanding presence.
Thaman’s background score adds strength to the narrative but doesn’t elevate the overall impact significantly.
In summary, despite a promising setup and grand visuals, the film fails to be a “game changer,” delivering an underwhelming experience.
