Suspense, Serial Killings and a Shocking Finale – “Indra” Movie Review
The crime thriller Indra, directed by debutant Sabarish Nanda, stars Vasanth Ravi and Mehreen Pirzada in lead roles, supported by Telugu actor Sunil, dance choreographer Kalyan Master, Aneka Surendran, Rajkumar, and Gajaraj.
Vasanth Ravi plays a police inspector who, after causing an accident under the influence of alcohol, is suspended from duty. His alcoholism also creates a rift between him and his wife (Mehreen Pirzada), though they continue to live under the same roof without speaking to each other.
One day, Vasanth suddenly loses his eyesight due to excessive drinking. Despite her anger, his wife takes him to doctors in hopes of restoring his vision. Meanwhile, a series of gruesome murders shake the city — victims are killed, and their severed hands are found in different places. The police suspect a serial killer is on the loose.
Shockingly, Mehreen’s character is murdered in the same chilling fashion, right inside their home. Determined to find the culprit despite his blindness, Vasanth Ravi joins forces with his former colleague Rajkumar to investigate the killings. Their inquiry leads to a startling revelation — Sunil’s character is identified as the serial killer.
During interrogation, Sunil confesses to killing 28 people, not just four, but denies any involvement in Mehreen Pirzada’s murder. This twist sets the stage for a tense second half, as the mystery of who killed her and why unfolds with gripping suspense.
Vasanth Ravi once again chooses a role that demands emotional depth over star appeal, and he delivers convincingly. Mehreen Pirzada has limited scope but does justice to her part. Sunil stands out with an unusual performance that adds intrigue. Dance Master Kalyan, who plays a police inspector, delivers a realistic performance that does full justice to his role. Rajkumar and Gajaraj provide solid support. Nothing special to say about Anika Surendran’s acting.
Prabhu Raghav’s cinematography gives the film a sleek, engaging look, while editor Praveen K.L. ensures a crisp flow. Ajmal Tahseen’s music works better in the songs, but the background score often overpowers the dialogues, particularly in crucial scenes, which hampers the impact. The sound mixing could have been handled more carefully.
Debut director Sabarish Nanda impresses with his storytelling and keeps the climax unpredictable, though a tighter screenplay might have made the film more engaging overall.
Indra is a watchable crime thriller with enough suspense to satisfy fans of the genre. While it has its flaws, the unpredictable climax and strong performances make it worth a watch.
Rating: 3/5