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Release Date : August 19, 2022

123telugu.com Rating : 3/5

Starring: Anand Deverakonda, Abhishek Banerjee, Manasa Radhakrishnan, Saiyami Kher

Director: KV Guhan

Producers: Venkat Talari

Music Directors : Simon K King

Cinematography : KV Guhan

Editor: Thammiraju

Anand Deverakonda has teamed up with the cinematographer-turned-director KV Guhan for the film Highway. The film was released directly on the OTT platform Aha. Let’s check how it is.

D alias Das (Abhishek Banerjee) is a psychopath killer who has committed 5 serial killings of women in the city of Hyderabad. It becomes a baffling mystery for the police since there is no motive for the murderer. Asha Bharath (Saiyami Kher) leads the investigation process. On the other side, we get to see Vishnu (Anand Deverakonda) who is a photographer by profession and starts to Bangalore on his job. We also see Tulasi (Manasa Radhakrishnan) living along with her single mother who both work in a poultry farm. As their boss tries to sexually assault Tulasi, she escapes from there. Coincidentally she meets Vishnu. Das also leaves the city as the police department intensifies the search. Did the police catch hold of the psychopath? How did Vishnu and Tulasi cross paths with Das? Watch the film to find out the answers.

Plus Points:

There are three main characters in the film Vishnu, Tulasi, and Das. The initial 20 minutes are taken for the character introductions and they are established exceptionally well which helps the viewer to connect immediately. All three characters are well written. The story is interesting as it happens on a highway.

Anand Deverakonda is good in his role. In key scenes, he acted quite well and did complete justice to his role. Manasa Radhakrishnan makes an impressive Telugu debut. She emoted beautifully in emotional scenes. Her role required innocence and she did a fabulous job in this aspect.

Abhishek Banerjee is menacing and brutal as the psychopath. His performance is just top-notch and his solid portrayal as the antagonist gave the right balance to the film. He too makes a stunning Telugu debut. Saiyami Kher is decent in her role.

The narrative has good gripping elements and sequences that raise curiosity as to what happens next. The writing in certain scenes has been first-rate. The killer’s clever way of committing crimes, things infuriating the killer, and the linkage of the ending scene to that of the psycho’s characterization are examples of it.

Minus Points:

The bonding between the lead pair happens all of a sudden within a very short journey. Even though Tulasi’s character is innocent, still something doesn’t feel natural about this.

The song in the first hour just disturbs the flow though it is good to listen to. The film slows down at times, especially in the mid-portions. At times the film gets predictable too. The VFX work at the end looks odd.

Few sequences seem inconsistent and lack a proper flow as the narrative keeps moving from the lead pair to the psychopath now and then. The cat and mouse game between the killer and police could have been depicted better.

Technical Aspects:

The background music by Simon K King has added more depth and lifted the film to another level. The tense factor was felt through his music. He did a commendable job.

The editing could have been better regarding the improper flow in a few sequences. Venkat Talari bankrolled this project under the Sree Iswarya Lakshmi Movies banner and the production values are top-notch with no compromise made on the taking and visuals. They have given the film a rich feel.

Coming to the director cum cinematographer KV Guhan, he has done a very fine job with the camera work. With the direction part, he did a decent enough job in making an engaging movie. Though few portions feel a bit whacky, the writing team makes it up with most of the scenes.

On the whole, Highway is a decent crime thriller. The film has good writing, nerve-wrenching scenes that generate interest, and solid performances from the lead pair. On the flip side, a few artificially designed scenes, inconsistent portions, and predictable and slow narrative at places curtail the overall impact. If you love watching crime thrillers this film will be a satisfactory watch.

123telugu.com Rating: 3/5

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Highway movie review: Anand Deverakonda's serial killer film tortures you more than the killer his victims

Highway movie review: kv guhan’s serial killer film starring anand deverakonda and abhishek banerjee is illogical, bland, and lackluster in every way conceivable..

There is a scene in KV Guhan’s thriller Highway, where the serial killer D ( Abhishek Banerjee in his Tollywood debut) tapes his victim’s eyes open so that they can witness their own torture. Frankly, watching the film for two hours felt a lot like that--tortured, painful, and waiting for it to end. Highway is a simple film with a promising premise, which falters so badly in execution that you wonder how one can make such a lackluster film with a decent plot and good actors. Also read: Abhishek Banerjee says co-star Sunita Rajwar would get upset with him

Highway, set in the outskirts of Hyderabad, introduces us to photographer Vishnu (Anand Deverakonda), who is travelling to Bangalore for an event. Along the way, he helps a runaway teenager named Tulasi, who needs to get to her estranged father. A parallel track sees police officer Asha Bharath (Saiyami Kher) hunting a dangerous serial killer, who has killed five women and is on the hunt for more. How these two stories converge and Vishnu finds himself in a dangerous situation forms the crux of the film.

As I said, an interesting premise but it all goes downhill from here. The plot has more holes in it than a kitchen sieve, the acting is either monotonous or over-the-top (there’s no middle ground), and the background music is a serious assault on the senses. The comedy is so cringeworthy, sexist and forced that it often feels like you are watching something from the 90s.

It seems the makers and writers of the film have never met real people or observed how real people behave. Because in this film, everybody behaves as illogically as possible, as if it’s a stupidity contest. Cops can’t see an obvious clue dangling in front of their eyes, the killer tries his best to behave like a killer at every possible moment without any worry about getting caught, and women disregard safety while a serial killer is on the loose. I stopped noticing logical flaws halfway into the film because it was hard to keep up by then.

The film lacks finesse and subtlety, with every character repeating what is happening on the screen just so that the audience do not miss it. It is like hammering a nail that is already all the way inside the wall. It’s redundant and infuriating. But is there anything redeeming in Highway? Abhishek Banerjee, of course! The Pataal Lok-fame actor has been handed an undercooked and unidimensional character with no coherent back story and he still manages to do something special with it. He is menacing, scary, and at times, even fun to watch. Everyone else falls flat sadly. Saiyami Kher, normally a reliable performer, has been reduced to just standing at crime scenes exasperated. She and her character both deserve better. Anand Deverokonda is lackluster and frankly looks like a cardboard cutout at times. Manasa Radhakrishnan tries to play the part of a hapless, innocent teenager to the best of her abilities. But sadly, the script and direction do not help her much in the process.

Highway began streaming on Aha Telugu from Friday, August 19, and frankly it is a good choice that the film chose not to release in theatres. On OTT, it may find some audience. But it’s hard to see why anyone would voluntarily watch this film. It’s a cautionary tale on how not to approach an interesting subject. Watch it only if you are prepared to be disappointed in more ways than you can count.

Director: KV Guhan

Cast: Anand Devarakonda, Abhishek Banerjee, Sayami Kher, Manasa Radhakrishnan

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Ott review: highway.

Article by Satya B Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 11:47 am, 19 August 2022

Cast : Anand Deverakonda, Abhishek Banerjee, Manasa Radhakrishnan, Saiyami Kher Director : KV Guhan Producer : Venkat Talari Music : Simon K King Streaming On : AHA

Anand Deverakonda’s Highway starts premiering on Aha from today. It is directed by cinematographer-turned-director KV Guhan and is produced by Venkat Talari. The film saw the debut of Malayalam actress Manasa Radhakrishnan in Telugu. It also has Paatal Lok of fame, Abhishek Banerjee, and Saiyami Kher.

Plot of the movie: It is all about hunting a man who is a serial killer and murders over half a dozen women, and what makes Vishnu (Anand Deverakonda), a photographer, chase the killer.

The film begins with the media talking about the serial killer (Abhishek Banerjee) and the cops analysing one of the murders, and then comes the introduction of Vishnu and his cute little family, attempting to make reels for Instagram. The story unravels when Vishnu travels to Bengaluru for an event coverage and the sequence of events that happen en route, including meeting Tulasi (Manasa Radhakrishnan), a nave girl travelling to Manglore to meet her father, whom she has never seen or met, is what the film is all about.

The first half of the film is thrilling, keeping you guessing about the next sequence, while the second half gets completely boring. You won’t be surprised even if people around you doze off—reason? A predictable plot that even a fifth-standard child can guess. The climax is something both funny and illogical that will leave you wondering as to why the entire crew and cast have gone ahead with it.

Performances: Speaking of performances, Abhishek as a psycho killer nailed it, while Manasa made an impressive debut as a village belle. Anand could’ve performed better to his abilities, and the same goes with Saiyami, as their performances felt very casual and not up to the mark. No one else’s performance is actually noteworthy enough to even talk about. The same goes with the music.

However, one can see the high technicalities in the film. The scenic beauty of mother earth was captured so well that one will surely get lost in “googling” about the locations chosen in the film.

KV Guhan showed off his cinematography skills in an excellent way while he lacked in the direction aspect. The gripping second half of the film can make Highway a good watch. The lagging script, slow pace, and clichéd story made it a boring watch, despite the first half of the film being intense and gripping. It is disappointing that the scenes which manage to escape this predictability are the ones where logic goes for a toss and the audience is taken for granted.

Conclusion: An “Okayish” rudderless thriller film makes it to the one-time watch list for the likes of thriller films.

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Highway Movie Review: Anand Deverakonda's film is beyond redemption

Highway had the potential to be a dark and disturbing thriller but it ends up being a damp squib. the anand deverakonda film doesn't have any redeeming qualities, says our review..

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• Highway is out on aha.
• The film is directed by KV Guhan.
• Highway stars Anand Deverakonda, Saiyami Kher, and Abhishek Banerjee, among others.

Vijay Deverekonda is arguably one of the most popular names in the Telugu film industry. The same, however, can’t be said about his brother Anand. While the young actor gave a glimpse of his abilities in Dorasaani and Middle Class Melodies, he isn’t regarded as an A-lister. Anand is now back with his latest film, Highway, which is out now on aha. The film, sadly, is a step in the wrong direction for the young actor. Highway had the potential to be a deeply unnerving thriller with a strong message, but it ends up being nothing more than a missed opportunity.

Highway revolves around Vishnu (Anand Deverakonda), a photographer who travels to Bengaluru with a close friend for an assignment. He faces an unexpected problem on his way. This forces him to spend some time at a dhaba, where he meets Tulasi (Manasa Radhakrishnan), an innocent young woman with a tragic past. They soon cross paths with a serial killer (Abhishek Banerjee). Will they survive this potentially life-threatening situation?

The plot per se isn’t bad as it pretty much has everything right from a bit of violence to romantic sequences that one expects from a desi thriller. It, however, does not make any impact as the execution is as bland as it gets.

Highway begins with a scene in which Vishnu speaks about how a journey on a particular highway ruined three lives. This sequence, sadly, falls flat as it tries too hard to shock viewers. We are then subjected to a series of underwhelming scenes, which introduce us to the other characters. As a result, one isn't really able to relate to the plot.

However, Highway picks up a pace after Abhishek Banerjee’s entry. There are a couple of inherently disturbing scenes which cater to those familiar with slasher films. This, however, isn’t enough to salvage the film.

Generally, thrillers feature at least a couple of twists that add a new layer to the narrative. Take the Joju George-led Joseph, for instance. It featured a major reveal towards the end, which established the titular character as a braveheart. Highway, sadly, doesn't feature anything even remotely resembling a twist. Highway ends with a couple of rushed scenes, which feel forced and awkward.

Coming to performances, Anand Deverakonda rises above the half-baked script to shine in the romantic scenes. His sweet and shy expressions may vaguely remind people of Vijay Deverakonda from Geetha Govindam. This, however, doesn’t count for much, as the romantic subplot is undercooked.

Abhishek Banerjee is menacing in a few scenes, but Highway is hardly another Paatal Lok for him. He deserved a meatier character. Saiyami Kher, who plays a cop, is passable. She gets the body language right. Manasa Radhakrishnan is burdened with a one-dimensional character.

The songs are hummable but have limited recall value. The background score is commendable as it tries to add a sense of urgency to the narrative in a bid to save the film. The other technical aspects are up to the mark.

To sum up, Highway is the textbook definition of a shoddy thriller.

2 out of 5 stars for Highway.

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Highway Review – Boring Ride

OUR RATING 1.75/5

PLATFORM Aha Video

What Is the Film About? A Psycho is on a spree of eliminating girls. He is an ambulance driver and often gets away as the ambulance is given free passage. One day, he is after Tulasi a cursed girl who runs away from a sadist owner to his father in Mangalore. Police and Vishnu (Anand Deverakonda) who falls in love with her at first sight try to rescue her. How that operation happens is the story all about.

Performances This is the fourth film of Anand Deverakonda and his second Direct-to-OTT release. Anand has severe screen presence and performance issues. Except for Middle-Class Melodies to some extent, he struggled in all the films. Highway is no different.

He often tries to mask his inadequacies by choosing content-driven films that do not need him to expose more of himself. That is a good idea but the problem lies in the bad writing he is presented with. The character of Vishnu is the weakest hero characterization in recent times. He gets to do nothing in the film. In such a character, his lack of screen presence and struggle to emote are exposed big time.

Forget about the performances and screen presence, there is very little screen time for Anand. We get a feeling if his portions were chopped off to reduce the runtime.

Manasa Radhakrishnan plays the female lead. She plays a character that suffers so much in life. It almost requires her to cry from start to end with a single expression. She does that alright. Abhishek Banerjee is menacing as the psycho villain. Saiyami Kher is okay in the role of a cop. Comedian Sathya is wasted in a small role.

Analysis Cinematographer cum director KV Guhan bagged a hit with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s 118 in 2019. He followed it with another failure, WWW released directly on OTT. He came up with another thriller, Highway which also landed on OTT (Aha Video).

Highway is a road trip thriller comprising three tracks – A psychopath ambulance driver and the police, Vishnu, a photographer who is on his way to an event in Bengaluru, and Tulasi who is running away from her father who abandoned her mother a long ago. Vishnu falls for Tulasi and the psycho is after her on expected lines.

The psycho and his sadist acts are introduced initially. These portions generate some interest initially but the story loses steam once the love track happens. The heroine may be because her looks or characterization do not evoke interest in those portions. Anand Deverakonda’s lack of screen presence also ensures that the chemistry does not happen. A song that comes here is good to ears and eyes but does not gel in the proceedings.

On a parallel track, we have a police investigation happening. This track and the killing spree are supposed to be the backbone of the thriller. They should generate interest in the story with some thrills and twists. But nothing happens. Everything runs on predictable lines and gives us a repetitive feeling.

The hero as expected brings a clue (courier track) to solve the case but it appears silly. The director appears to run out of ideas to give a proper closure to the story. Once that happens, everything becomes predictable and boring once again. The climax is another sham. The so-called twist in the name of divine intervention is silly.

Finally, Highway is that kind of thriller that does not have any thrills. The narration is flat right from start to end with boring and repetitive scenes. Only the villain portions show some promise. The graph drops further towards the end. The makers have taken a smart choice by offloading the film to OTT.

Music and Other Departments? As said earlier, KV Guhan failed to come up with a good script with taut narration and interesting thrills. However, he did a good job with some good visuals. The visuals of the highway and the forests are neatly shown. Simon K King came up with an impressive background score. It has worked very well in some portions. There is a single romantic song that is good but disturbs the flow of the film. Editing is patchy with no smooth flow in places. Production Values are good.

Highlights? Abhishek Banerjee who played the baddie Camera work BGM Short Runtime

Drawbacks? Poor Hero Characterization Romantic Track Poor cat and mouse game Lack of Thrills and Twists Silly Climax

Did I Enjoy It? No

Will You Recommend It? No

Highway Telugu OTT Aha Movie Review by M9News