Kollywood film Rangoli is releasing in Telugu as Satya. The film is directed by Vaali Mohan Das Murugan and let's findout how this youthful entertainer impressed viewers.
Satya's story is all about a school student who finds it difficult to adjust when he joins a private school from his previous government school. Sathya (Hamaresh), struggles to adapt after moving from a government school to a private one. Coming from a lower socioeconomic background, Sathya faces numerous challenges in his new environment. The narrative focuses on how he navigates these obstacles and adjusts to his surroundings. The story also delves into the roles of his father, Gandhi (Aadukalam Murugadoss), his friend Parvathi (Prarthana Sandeep), his sister Lakshmi (Akshaya Hariharan), and others in shaping his journey.
Hamaresh Satish performed well in the role of the student. He showed good expressions and emoted well in the role of a student who finds it difficult to adjust to the new school. Aadukalam Murugadoss performed well in the role of the father. The father son bonding and emotions are shown in a good way.
Prarthana Sandeep looked cute and came up with a realistic performance. Akshay Hariharan performed well in the role of the sister while Sai Sri Prabhakaran did well in the role of the mother. Others performed according to their roles.
The story of Satya, crafted by Vaali Mohan Das Murugan, follows a student struggling to adapt to a new environment. It evokes nostalgia and portrays scenes naturally, without relying on electronic gadgets. While the film includes many realistic scenes, the rushed climax leaves several loose ends and unanswered questions. The first half is satisfactory, but the second half loses momentum, with the slow pace testing the audience's patience.
Sundaramurthy's music adds a youthful vibe, and the background score complements the story well. Marudha Nayagam's cinematography effectively captures the locations, presenting them realistically. However, Satyanarayan's editing could have been improved. Overall, the film boasts good production values
Altogether, Satya takes viewers on a nostalgic ride. Despite the good performances, Satya is marred by unnecessary scenes in the climax and the second half, which detract from the overall impact of the film. Taking these aspects into consideration, Cinejosh gives Satya a 2.25-star rating.