Director: Venky Kudumbula
Cast: Nithiin, Sree leela,Rajendra Prasad, vennela kishore
Run Time: 2 hours 36 minutes
Release Date: 28 March 2025
Genre: Action, Crime, Comedy
Nithiin teams up with director Venky Kudumula once again for RobinHood after their successful collaboration Bheeshma. With high expectations n David Warner Cameo, Did Robinhood live up to the hype? Let’s find out.
Story
Ram (Nithiin) is an orphan raised in an ashram run by Subhalekha Sudhakar. The orphanage faces extreme financial struggles, with the kids struggling even for food. Seeing no one ready to help them, Ram decides to take matters into his own hands. He follows the Robin Hood ideology—stealing from the rich to help the poor, especially the orphanage kids.
As his crimes increase, ACP Victor (Shine Tom Chacko) starts chasing him. Meanwhile, Ram decides to leave his past behind and joins a security agency led by Janardhan Sunnipenta (Rajendra Prasad). Their latest assignment is to protect Neera Vasudev (Srileela), the daughter of an Indian pharma tycoon. However, their mission takes a shocking turn when they get trapped by Saami (Devadatta Nage) in Rudrakonda. Why was Neera brought there? How does Robin Hood handle the situation? That’s what the film unravels,
Performance
Nithiin delivers a decent performance, fitting well into the role of a smart and witty thief turned protector. While his character follows a familiar template, he manages to hold the film together with his screen presence. Sree Leela adds glamour to the film and performs well in her limited role, though she doesn’t get much scope to shine beyond a few key moments.
The real show-stealers, however, are Rajendra Prasad and Vennela Kishore. Rajendra Prasad’s experience and effortless comedy timing bring a refreshing charm to the film, making his scenes highly entertaining. Vennela Kishore, as always, delivers solid humor, ensuring there are enough laughs throughout the film. Their performances add energy to the narrative, making even weaker portions of the film engaging. Shine Tom Chacko as the cop is decent but doesn’t leave much impact, while Devadatta Nage as the antagonist starts strong but fades out towards the climax. Special mention to David Warner’s cameo, which gets a great response in theaters.
Technically, GV Prakash Kumar’s music and background score elevate the film. The cinematography enhances the visual appeal, and action sequences are stylish. The trendy dialogues click with the audience. However, the screenplay could have been sharper to maintain engagement.
Analysis
The first half starts on a good note, but the initial robbery scenes fail to create much impact. However, once the hero leaves his life of crime and joins the security agency, the film gains momentum. These scenes bring a fresh dose of comedy, providing some genuine laughs. The entry of the heroine adds more humor, making the film entertaining despite the story not progressing much.
Post-interval, the film slows down considerably before picking up towards the later half. The surprise song turns out to be a major highlight, and with the unnecessary dance moves trimmed, it becomes even more enjoyable. However, the climax doesn’t leave a strong impact. The biggest drawback of Robin Hood is its routine storyline, as we have seen many films with a similar plot. Thankfully, Rajendra Prasad and Vennela Kishore bring in solid humor, ensuring that the movie remains engaging and saving it from turning into a disappointment.
Verdict
Robinhood follows a routine storyline but is saved by some refreshing comedy scenes. While the first half is entertaining, the second half slows down. Thanks to Rajendra Prasad and Vennela Kishore’s humor, the film remains a decent one-time watch.
Rating: 2.25/5
