'Tribanadhari Barbarik' Movie Review

Cast: Satya Raj, Vashishtha Simha, Udaya Bhanu, Satyam Rajesh, Kranthi Kiran, Sanchi Rai, Meghana, VTV Ganesh, Motta Rajendran and others

Music: Infusion Band

Cinematography: Kushender Reddy

Producer: Vijay Pal Reddy Adidala

Written-Directed by: Mohan Srivatsa

Tribanadhari Barbarik is a film that has drawn special attention with its powerful title alone. Directed by Mohan Srivatsa and starring Satyaraj in the lead role, the movie impressed viewers with its trailer and is now creating buzz as it hit the marquee today.

Story:

Shyam Kathu (Sathyaraj) is a psychiatrist who raises his granddaughter Nidhi (Meghana) with immense love after the death of his son-in-law. One day, Nidhi goes missing after school, leaving Shyam in panic, making him knock doors of the police. With the help of Constable Chandram (Satyam Rajesh), he begins a search for the grandchild. At the same time, Ram (Vashishtha Simha), desperate for money to go abroad, becomes entangled in shady dealings with Deva, the son-in-law of the lady don, Vakili Padma (Udayabhanu). How these events link to Nidhi’s disappearance, what Shyam does to save her, and the hidden tie with Barbarik form the suspense that unfolds on the silver screen.

Analysis:

Linking present-day stories with history and divine fantasy has become a trend in Indian cinema. Films like Karthikeya 2, Kantara, and Kalki showed how this formula can work out at the Box Office if it feels natural. In Tribanadhari Barbarik, director Mohan Srivatsa attempts the same by adding a divine layer, though the execution fell short of expectations. The narrative focal point is interesting, suspense is built with a few twists, but then the divine element is not presented as strongly on screen. Still, the curiosity of “what happens next” holds the audience till the end, making it a decent two-hour watch.

In fact, the title Tribanadhari Barbarik created huge curiosity. Barbarik, the son of Ghatotkacha from the mythology, is known for using only three arrows to finish any battle. The film tries to link this myth to a modern investigation, though the three arrows link hasn’t created a bang. Yet, the mystery around Barbarik’s link and the suspense of the investigation push the story forward. In the end, it works as an average thriller, mixing a revenge angle with a few engaging twists.

The emotional track between grandfather Sathyaraj and granddaughter Meghana is one of the film’s strengths. The suspense around the missing treasure is also handled decently, with a good interval twist and some gripping climax moments. However, certain scenes have slowed the narrative, and some logics are left unanswered, which otherwise the narrative would have been tighter.

Overall, Tribanadhari Barbarik is a thriller with promise but limited impact. A few solid twists, emotional touches, and the Barbarik angle add flavor, but the weak execution of the divine element and uneven pacing make it only a passable watch.

Performances:

Sathyaraj as Shyam Kathu carries the film with ease. For the kind of screen presence he has, he balances the emotional shade of a caring grandfather and the mythological touch quite effectively. Meghana fits naturally as the granddaughter. Vashishtha Simha once again makes an impact, while Sanchi Rai looks charming and does fairly well in her parts. Udayabhanu returns to the big screen after years as a lady don, and though her performance suits the role, the character itself feels loosely tied to the main story. Satyam Rajesh is convincing as the constable. Kranthi Kiran, VTV Ganesh, Motta Rajendran, and Karthikeya Dev are decent in their small roles.

Technicians:

Tribanadhari Barbarik scores well on the technical side. Kushender Reddy’s cinematography captures the night shots and rain sequences quite effectively, giving the film a gritty tone. The background score by the popular ‘Infusion’ band adds some impact, though the songs are not impressive. Production values are decent. Writer-director Mohan Srivatsa attempts to present a routine crime story in a different way, but the narration turns a little confusing and slow. While his idea of experimenting with the screenplay is appreciable, a good execution would have made the film interesting. As a director, Srivatsa does a fair job, for sure.

Finally: Tribanadhari Barbarik, a decent crime thriller with a divine touch thriller

Rating- 2.5/5