Sub-Inspector Yugandhar is now streaming on Netflix. The Telugu crime-investigation thriller, starring Aadi Saikumar in the lead, takes the audience into a police investigation filled with suspicious deaths, missing evidence and hidden connections. The film was released in theatres on October 2 and arrived on Netflix on October 30.
Aadi Saikumar has already been seen in several cop roles, and this time too, he plays a police officer who gets pulled into a complicated case. But does Sub-Inspector Yugandhar actually work as a gripping thriller on OTT?
Yugandhar is an honest sub-inspector who finds himself tangled in a bizarre case as a result of a dead body, which had gone missing from police custody, resurfacing under mysterious conditions.
While the mystery begins by seeming like just another simple investigation for Yugandhar, it gradually becomes very complex as he discovers new information and new faces related to the case.
Each step of the way in his investigation leads him through different twists in the plot and creates even more queries in his mind. Who has done all this? What has happened to the evidence? What is the link between all the people in question?
The mystery unravels itself as the film progresses.
How Is Sub-Inspector Yugandhar?
The biggest advantage of Sub-Inspector Yugandhar is its basic crime-investigation setup. A missing body, suspicious deaths and a mysterious figure are enough to create curiosity from the beginning.How Is Sub-Inspector Yugandhar?
The main strength of Sub-Inspector Yugandhar is the basic structure used in investigating a crime. All that is required for an intriguing story is a missing body and mysterious deaths.
The film tries to keep the investigation moving instead of depending completely on commercial elements. There are action portions as well, but the central focus remains on the case and Yugandhar’s investigation.
Aadi Saikumar fits comfortably into the police role. He keeps the character serious and does not try to overdo the cop image.
The supporting cast, including Meghalekha, Rakendu Mouli Vennelakanti, Pavan Tej Konidela, Siva Krishna and Kadambari Kiran, add to the proceedings.
However, the film is not without flaws. Not all twists are convincing and some viewers, especially those who love investigation thrillers, might predict the events before they actually happen.
However, there is enough suspense to keep the plot interesting, especially for those who like Telugu thrillers involving investigations conducted by the police.
Performances
Aadi Saikumar plays the central role in the film – Sub-Inspector Yugandhar. The actor delivers a decent performance befitting the seriousness of his character.
Meghalekha and Rakendu Mouli Vennelakanti play important roles in the film, with the rest of the cast consisting of Pavan Tej Konidela, Siva Krishna, Kadambari Kiran, Gayatri Bhargavi, Jayalalitha, Yandamoori Veerendranath and others.
It is not the performances of stars that make the movie entertaining, but the investigations themselves and characters connected with them.
OTT Verdict
Sub Inspector Yugandhar is a good choice for people who like the genre of crime investigation.
Even though it does not have any innovative plot structure or anything special, the main story and the suspicious characters in the movie will make sure that it remains interesting.
If one didn’t see this movie in the theaters, he can watch the same on Netflix right now. One can even choose from the different language versions of the movie available on Netflix, which include Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, as per various reports on OTT release sites.
Our Take: A straightforward police investigation thriller with Aadi Saikumar at the centre. Good pick for a crime-thriller night on OTT.
