Web show Title: EGO
Director: Yohith Reddy
Cast: Jhansi, Charan Peri, Bhanu Teja, and others
Producer: Uday Saddala
Music: Aditya B N
Cinematography: Nageshwar Vadde
Editing: Sushruth Chilakapati
Filmycycle.com Rating : ⭐⭐⭐
EGO: Enjoyable Drama with a message (3/5)
This week’s latest short film to stream on ETV Win is Ego. Released as a new episode in their weekly series Katha Sudha, let’s take a look at how this short film has turned out in this review.
Synopsis:
Sarakka (Jhansi), a lady don, has been holding onto a grudge since childhood because of a humiliation she faced in school. She is determined to take revenge on the person who insulted her. When she learns that he now lives in America, she decides to go there and settle the score. However, for her and her gang of rowdies to travel abroad, knowing English becomes essential. How do they learn English? Why did Sarakka hold such a deep grudge? Did she finally succeed in taking her revenge or not?
To find out, you need to watch this film.
Performances:
The young man who struggles to teach English to a group of rough rowdies appears in several fun situations and entertains well. The actors who appear as part of Jhansi’s gang also deliver very natural performances and make a good impression.
Young actor Charan Peri, who was recently seen in Shubham, has also performed well in his role.
Analysis:
This film moves along in a very simple manner. Those who expect strong storylines, serious narratives, or intense emotional moments may feel a bit disappointed with this short film.
Also, the concept of an entire team learning English isn’t particularly new — it may remind viewers of certain scenes from the recently released Keedaa Cola. However, for those who haven’t seen that film, this short may feel more fun and refreshing. The slightly slow-paced narration also leaves a somewhat “so-so” impression.
Compared to previous short films, the core point of this movie feels a bit refreshing. The clean comedy and the occasional one-liner dialogues that suit the situations bring good laughs. The fun moments between Jhansi and her gang are also enjoyable.
The scenes where they attend English classes and the natural comedy that comes from those situations work well. Jhansi fits perfectly into her role; she uses her experience effectively and fulfills the character of Sarakka convincingly.
The director, too, has made a sincere effort to convey the message he intended.
Technical Department:
The production values in this film are good. Aditya B N’s music is pleasant. The camerawork feels natural. The editing is acceptable, though it could have been a bit better.
Coming to director Yohith Reddy… he planned a clean comedy flick with a decent message and tried to entertain the audience. Overall, it works well. Some scenes flow naturally and offer good fun. However, if he had added a few more strong comedy sequences, the film could have turned out even more hilarious. With a little more care, the output from him could have been even better.
Verdict:
Altogether, the short film Ego (Education Goes On) can be called a light-hearted comedy entertainer with a few good fun moments here and there. Jhansi and her gang, as well as Charan, have performed well. However, the narration could have been even better and more hilarious with stronger comedic scenes. Setting aside the small flaws, if you’re looking for a neat, simple, and easy-going comedy drama, this one is worth a watch.
