Inti No.13 Movie Review
Actors: Naveed Babu, Shivangi Mehra, Irrfan, Nikisha, Anandraj, Tanikella Bharani, Prithviraj, Nellore Sudarshan, Sivannarayana, Sathyakrishna, Vijaya Rangaraju, Ravi Varma, Gundu Sudarshan, Deviyani and others.
Music: By Vinod
Cinematography: PS Manikarnan
Editing: Sainath Badwel
Words: Venkat Balagoni, Panna Royal
Submitted by: Dr. Barkatullah
Producer: Haysan Pasha
Banners: Regal Film Productions, D.M. Universal Studios
Written and Directed by: Panna Royal
Date of Release: 01.03.2024
Usually, horror movies revolve around ghosts and spirits and other such creatures. There were several movies in such a backdrop before, and very few directors attempt to show something deviating from this point, among them Panna Royal is one such director. Panna Royal focuses his story line by inducing some variety into it; his previous movies, Calling Bell and Rakshasi are examples of such work. Now he has come up with 'Inti No. 13' as his third film. Even in this film, Panna Royal has selected a unique script and a new narrative to scare the audience in this horror thriller. Inti No.13 is released this Friday, let's see how it managed to connect with the audience. Has the director Panna Royal achieved a hat-trick with this film? See the review and find out.
Story:
The story begins with a 90-year-old man explaining how he had freed scores of people possessed with the ghosts in his life. As part of that, he starts telling a story about a villa called 'House No.13'. He narrates the story of Arjun, who is a writer. One day, Arjun receives a call from the publisher who had printed one of his novels to inform him that the book has sold over 10 lakh copies. As a reward to this achievement, Arjun is gifted with a Villa by the publisher. Arjun asks the publisher to give the keys to his brother Sanjay, and Sanjay along with his wife, Nitya and maid Jejamma enters the house. Later on Arjun and Nitya’s brother also enters the house, everything goes on smoothly for a while and after that the twists begin to reveal. Nitya starts seeing objects masked in a white coat and she gets mentally disturbed and her behavior gets strange. Nitya’s husband takes her to a psychiatrist to solve her problem. However, the doctor also experiences something similar. Then Gajanand (Anandraj) enters the field. Who is this Gajanand, who are the people masked in the white coats, did he solve the mystery and make the rest of the story.
Analysis:
The film has got a different treatment from the director, which is usually uncommon with the films that revolve around spirits and ghosts. Like any other film, this movie also starts with a pertinent problem in a seemingly haunted house, but the way it is narrated stands out in the film. We can say that the director Panna Royal succeeded in directing the film without any lag or boredom from the beginning to the end. The occasional twists in the film also thrill the audience. Apart from the problems shown in regular horror movies, they tried to show something new. The second half feels more gripping and thrilling than the first half. Special mention should be made for the background score, as it never fails to hook the audience to the movie. And the music composed by Vinod stands special and gave a grand feel to the movie.
Actors:
Naveed and Shivangi Mehra, who played the lead roles in this movie did their best in portraying the characters. It can be added that Shivangi Mehra's performance is a plus for the movie. Anandraj has portrayed the role of Gajanand, who is the main highlight of the film. Tanikella Bharani, Srilakshmi, Prithviraj, Sudarshan, Sivannarayana and Ravi Varma who played different characters in the movie had also performed well.
Technicians:
Technically, the film comes with high quality production standards. Three key contributors stand out in terms of technical prowess: Director Panna Royal, music director Vinod Yajamanya and cinematographer PS Manikarnan have skillfully propelled the movie forward with their exceptional talents. Vinod's musical genius graces each scene of the movie, transforming even the most modest moments into captivating highlights. His songs possess a magical quality that can transform the ordinary into the exceptional. Meanwhile, Director Panna Royal has masterfully sculpted a cinematic masterpiece that is a monument to his limitless inventiveness and artistic ingenuity. This work differs greatly from his previous two creations.PS Manikarnan's cinematography emerges as a highlight in the film, skillfully rendering each frame with a lavish aesthetic. Every visual captures a wealth of detail, transforming the viewing experience into a tapestry of richness. Editor Sai Badwel, with finesse, crafted a seamless flow, cutting the movie down to a quick two hours and six minutes.The lack of lag creates a sense of cinematic velocity, guaranteeing that the audience is caught up in a whirlwind of narrative genius.Venkat Balagoni and Panna Royal's writing creates a compelling and captivating story. Regal Film Productions lives up to its name, delivering a lavish film that excels in every aspect. Producer Heysan Pasha's significant investment is evident in each scene, resulting in a cinematic masterpiece where every frame showcases the high standards and brilliance behind its creation.
Finally,
For those who admire horror thrillers, this can be a movie for them this weekend. While once there was a season for the horror thrillers, later most of the audience interest shifted towards the action films, in this scenario, Inti No.13 seems to have the potential to reignite that passion in the horror films. The audience would be fascinated by the two hour cinematic experiences, which are blended with unexpected twists and amazing background score.
Adding to the experience, the final scene increases the excitement, hinting at the possibility of a sequel, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next installment.It is not an exaggeration to claim that 'Inti No. 13' will provide wonderful relief to individuals who enjoy new types of movies and are tired of watching action films
Rating: 2.25/5