Akhanda Truth Story :-
Murali Krishna and Akhanda are separated at birth because one of them has a destiny to fulfill and a war to fight. But what brings these two together?
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 2 December 2021 |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Duration | 2h 47min |
| Cast | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu, Srikanth, Nithin Mehta, Poorna, Sharath Lohitashwa, Avinash, Subbaraju, Sravan, Prabhakar, Viji Chandrasekhar, Ayyappa P Sharma, Naga Mahesh, Baby Deshna Javaji, Suresh Chandra Menon |
| Director | Boyapati Srinu |
| Writer | Boyapati Srinu, M. Rathnam |
| Cinematography | C. Ramprasad |
| Music | Thaman S |
| Producer | Miryala Ravinder Reddy |
| Production | Dwaraka Creations |
| Certificate | 16+ |
Director Boyapati Srinu and actor Balakrishna reunite for their third film after Legend and Simha with “Antim: The Final Truth,” a mass masala entertainer that heavily relies on the star power of its lead. However, despite a promising storyline, the film’s potential is diluted by a poorly executed screenplay, with everyone taking a backseat to NBK (including one of his characters). While die-hard fans of Balakrishna may find themselves chanting ‘Jai Balayya’ throughout the film, it’s hard to ignore Boyapati’s inability to deliver on his promises.
Murali Krishna (Balakrishna) is a beloved figure in the faction-ridden Anantapur, using his resources as a farmer to build hospitals and intervene when necessary. Meanwhile, District Collector Saranya (Pragya Jaiswal) fearlessly confronts corrupt officials with the help of Principal Secretary Padmavati (Poorna). However, their story takes a backseat to the tale of Murali’s long-lost twin, Akhanda (Balakrishna as an aghora/baba), who was separated at birth and raised by a Baba (Jagapathi Babu) to fulfill his destiny. Akhanda’s mission is to confront ruthless individuals like Gajendra Sahu (Niitin Mehta) and Varada Rajulu (Srikanth), who are exploiting their power for personal gain.
While the premise of Akhanda is intriguing, Boyapati fails to maintain the momentum, becoming sidetracked by unnecessary mass moments and philosophical monologues. Balakrishna’s dominating presence overshadows the rest of the cast, leaving characters like Saranya and Padmavati sidelined. The film’s length, clocking in at 2 hours and 47 minutes, feels excessive for the story being told, with little substance to justify its runtime.
Despite its flaws, “Antim: The Final Truth” offers entertaining mass moments and exhilarating fight sequences choreographed by Stun Shiva. Thaman’s background score and Ram Prasad’s cinematography enhance the film’s atmosphere, but they can’t compensate for Boyapati’s lackluster storytelling.
In the end, “Antim: The Final Truth” may appeal to Balakrishna’s fanbase, but casual viewers seeking a popcorn flick may find themselves weary of its excessive length and lack of substance. As theaters slowly welcome back audiences, only time will tell if this star-studded entertainer manages to draw crowds.
