Karthikeya Gummakonda, who made a sensational debut with "RX100," has struggled to capitalize on his initial stardom. He is now placing high hopes on his upcoming film, intriguingly titled Bhaje Vaayu Vegam. It remains to be seen what impact Bhaje Vaayu Vegam will have on movie lovers and whether it can revive his career and solidify his standing in the industry.
Bhaje Vaayu Vegam story is all about a man who is chased by politicians, cops, and gangsters as he escapes accusations of killing an officer. Two sons of a poor farmer (Tanikella Bharani), adopthen son Venkat (Karthikeya) and own son Raju (Rahul Tyson), aspire to become a cricketer and a software engineer, respectively, and move to the city to pursue their dreams. However, they fall prey to fraudsters and, frustrated by their repeated losses, decide to target the mafia don David (Ravi Shankar), who is behind their troubles. This sets the stage for an exciting and gripping narrative.
Karthikeya Gummakonda is known for his impressive acting skills, and he effortlessly embodied a role tailor-made for him. He delivered a compelling performance with his emotional depth and expressive range, while his stunt sequences were executed in a breathtaking manner. Iswarya Menon looked good, though her screen presence was limited. However, she played a crucial part in an important twist in the film. Rahul Tyson excelled in his comeback role, while Ravi Shankar made a significant impact as the antagonist.
The story of Bhaje Vaayu Vegam, crafted by Prashanth Reddy, is simple, but his narration keeps it gripping and interesting. Although the film starts slowly, Reddy picks up the pace, ensuring the screenplay remains racy and filled with intriguing twists. The first half concludes with an engaging interval block, while the second half elevates the excitement, maintaining a thrilling tempo that keeps viewers engaged and entertained.
The dialogues are adequate, though they could have been stronger. Kapil Kumar's background music is good and impactful, enhancing the film's overall atmosphere. However, the songs composed by Radhan are merely average. Satya G's editing is satisfactory, and Rajasekhar's cinematography is decent, capturing the visuals effectively. The production values are commendable, contributing to the film's polished look.
Altogether, Bhaje Vaayu Vegam turns out to be a decent thriller. Karthikeya delivers a commendable performance in Bhaje Vaayu Vegam, and director Prashanth Reddy manages to maintain interest through intriguing twists and turns, despite the simplicity of the storyline. However, the slow pacing negatively affects the overall impact of the film. Taking all these factors into account, Cinejosh rates Bhaje Vaayu Vegam at 2.25 stars.