MRP – Neeketha Naakentha Movie Review: A Decent Crime-Comedy That Works in Parts
The highly anticipated youthful crime-comedy MRP – Neeketha Naakentha has finally hit the silver screens. Featuring a talented ensemble cast led by Naresh Agastya, Donal Bisht, and comedy maestro Vennela Kishore, this film is directed and produced by Shravan Jashthi. Let's dive into the review to see if this rollercoaster ride is worth your weekend ticket.
TeluguVox Rating: 2.75 / 5
The Storyline
The plot revolves around three thick friends—Manu (Naresh Agastya), Sudarshan, and Kasireddy Rajkumar—who are tired of their routine corporate jobs. Driven by the dream of starting their own business, they quit their jobs and take a massive risk by borrowing ₹50 lakhs from a dangerous gangster named Daivaji, with the help of Vennela Kishore and Sneha Singh.
As fate would have it, their business venture crashes spectacularly, leaving them unable to repay the loan on time. To escape the gangster's wrath, the trio hatches a desperate, crazy plan. However, their plan backfires, dragging them into an unexpected web of chaos. Meanwhile, Manu also has to navigate a painful breakup with his girlfriend Amrutha (Donal Bisht). Can the friends pull themselves out of this mess? You have to watch the film to find out!
What Works (Plus Points)
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Naresh Agastya’s Performance: Naresh anchors the film with an energetic and highly relatable performance as a frustrated yet determined youth.
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The Comedy Quotient: The major saving grace of the film is its humor. Vennela Kishore and Sudarshan steal the show with their impeccable comic timing, generating genuine laughs in the second half.
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Glamour & Supporting Cast: Donal Bisht looks stunning on screen and brings great production value with her glamour. The supporting cast, including Gagan Vihari, Harsha Vardhan, Chaitanya Jonnalagadda, and Prudhvi Raj, deliver solid performances that keep the narrative grounded.
What Could Have Been Better (Minus Points)
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Slow First Half: The film takes its sweet time to get into the actual plot. The initial character establishment feels dragged out.
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Repetitive Scenes: A few comedy blocks and situational gags feel repetitive, slowing down the pacing of the narrative in the pre-interval blocks.
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Predictable Trajectory: While the execution has fresh humor, the core premise of friends getting into trouble over a bad loan is a trope Telugu cinema has seen before.
Technical Brilliance
Director Shravan Jashthi does a commendable job wearing multiple hats as both the filmmaker and producer. He keeps the vision clean and ensures the production values look rich on screen.
On the technical front, Rakesh Kolanchi’s cinematography captures the chaotic energy of the film beautifully. Ajay Arasada’s background score breathes life into the tense crime scenes, while veteran editor Marthand K. Venkatesh keeps the second half crisp.
The Verdict
Though MRP – Neeketha Naakentha does not offer a brand-new storyline, it makes up for it with situational comedy and thrilling moments. If you are looking for a lighthearted, breezy time-pass entertainer to watch with your friends this weekend, this movie is a decent choice.
