Hanuman Movie Review

Release date	January 12, 2024
Cast	Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai, Vennela Kishore, Satya, Getup Srinu, Deepak Shetty, Bhanu Prakash, Ravi Teja
Director	Prasanth Varma
Producer	Niranjan Reddy, Kandagatla
Genre	Action, Comedy, Adventure, Superhero
IMDb rating	8.9/10

Plot of Hanuman

In a made-up land named Anjanadri. The main character acquires Hanuman's abilities. He courageously battles to protect Anjanadri.

Review of the movie

Let's clear up a big question about the movie. Some people thought it had a 25-crore budget, but no, it's actually around 55-60 crores. Even at this cost, it's the best-looking mid-budget film in Indian cinema history. The team worked together with a lot of passion to make it happen.

The camerawork by Dasaradhi Sivendra perfectly captures Prasanth Varma's unique vision. Scenes like Teja Sajja's Hanumanta standing in front of a flame-lit structure of Lord Rama look amazing. The story is just starting, and some things are kept secret for the sequel. The humor is good, though the love story feels a bit long. Some visual effects, like the helicopter scene, seem out of place.

Teja Sajja, playing the superhero, is not the typical muscular hero, but he fits the role well. Amritha Aiyer's part feels unnecessary, but she does it well. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, as Hanumanta's sister, gives a strong performance. Vinay Rai's villain is set up well but doesn't get enough screen time. Satya and Getup Srinu bring lots of laughs, but Vennela Kishore's character needed better writing.

Prasanth Varma did a fantastic job directing the movie. Even though there was not a lot of budget. This might be a big moment for superhero movies in India. The music is fine. However, the Hanuman Chalisa track is really good. If Prasanth Varma had more budget to work with, his movies could become even better.

Hanuman looked amazing even though they did not have a lot of money. The story is just beginning, and there are some small problems, but it's getting ready for more. The actors are good, and you can see what the director wanted to show. It's a nice start for superhero movies in India.