Mechanic Rocky
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ravi Teja Mullapudi |
| Written by | Ravi Teja Mullapudi |
| Produced by | Ram Talluri |
| Starring | Vishwak Sen Meenakshi Chaudhary Shraddha Srinath |
| Cinematography | Manojh Reddy Katasani |
| Edited by | Anwar Ali |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
Production company | SRT Entertainments |
Release date |
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Running time | 156 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Mechanic Rocky is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Ravi Teja Mullapudi, in his directorial debut. It is produced by Ram Talluri under SRT Entertainments. The film stars Vishwak Sen in the titular role, alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary and Shraddha Srinath.
The film has music composed by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography handled by Manojh Reddy Katasani and editing by Anwar Ali.[1][2] It was initially set to release on 31 October 2024, coinciding with Deepawali but was postponed to 22 November 2024.
Plot
[edit]Rakesh, a happy-go-lucky young mechanic, must take on the ruthless land grabber Rankireddy to save his beloved ancestral car garage, uncovering unexpected truths.
Cast
[edit]- Vishwak Sen as Nagumomu Rakesh "Rocky"
- Meenakshi Chaudhary as Priya[3][4]
- Shraddha Srinath as Maya [5][6]
- Sunil as Ranki Reddy
- Naresh as Rocky's father
- Hyper Aadi
- Harsha Vardhan
- Harsha Chemudu as Rocky's friend
- Raghu Ram as Kranthi, Ranki Reddy's henchman
Music
[edit]The music and background score is composed by Jakes Bejoy, in his first collaboration with Vishwak Sen and Ravi Teja Mullapudi. The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music India. The first single, titled "Gulledu Gulledu", was released on 7 August 2024.[7]The second single, titled "Oo Pillo", was released on 18 September 2024.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gulledu Gulledu" | Suddala Ashok Teja | Mangli | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Oo Pillo" | Krishna Chaitanya | Nakash Aziz | 3:58 |
| 3. | "I Hate U My Daddy" | Sanare | Ram Miriyala | 3:20 |
Reception
[edit]A critic from The Hans India rated the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Mechanic Rocky explores the everyday struggles of the middle class while weaving in a gripping narrative about fraud and resilience. Raviteja Mullapudi succeeds in delivering a film that is both entertaining and thought-provoking."[9] Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave the film three out of five stars and wrote that "Mechanic Rocky strikes a fine balance between mass entertainment and meaningful storytelling. The inclusion of cybercrime as a subplot adds contemporary relevance, elevating the film beyond a standard action-drama. With strong performances, Ravi Teja Mullapudi crafts a film that, despite its flaws, resonates emotionally and delivers action-packed entertainment."[10]
T Maruthi Acharya of India Today gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "The central plot has promise, but it gets lost in trying to cram too many elements into one narrative, diluting the impact. With a tighter screenplay and more focused direction, this could have been a compelling thriller rather than a muddled mix of genres."[11] Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, the film delivered only in parts and fine-tuning of the script avoiding routine elements would have added more depth to the story."[12]
Aditya Devulapally of The New Indian Express wrote, "The film sets your expectations so low with its initial silliness that when the twist lands, it feels like a masterstroke. However, this reliance on twists is a double-edged sword. Without them, the film offers little beyond technical finesse and a few clever moments. It’s a trick that works best when you go in expecting very little."[13] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote, "If Mechanic Rocky had done away with some of the stereotypical humour and song and dances and leveraged on its thriller portions, it could have been far more engrossing."[14]
BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave it one-and-a-half out of five stars and noted that "Initially, the hero is pitted against a gangster who wants to usurp his garage and then he is pushed into an online scam and he flexes his muscles too".[15] Swaroop Kodur of The Hollywood Reporter India opined that "Mechanic Rocky isn't a game-changer for the comedy-crime genre, but the good thing is that it doesn't wish to be one either. It's a good ol' entertainer that gets more right than wrong and has all the ingredients needed to keep us hooked nearly till the end."[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vishwak Sen's Mechanic Rocky's first look is here". Cinema Express. 29 March 2024. Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Electrifying First Glimpse Of Vishwak Sen's Mechanic Rocky Is Out!". Times Now. 28 July 2024. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Today, Telangana (19 March 2023). "Vishwak Sen and Meenakshi Chaudhary's new film announced". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "VS 10: Vishwak Sen expresses gratitude as he gears up for the second schedule". The Times of India. 21 July 2023. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ The Pioneer (22 July 2024). "Shraddha Srinath joins Vishwak Sen's Mechanic Rocky". Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ The Hindu (22 July 2024). "'Mechanic Rocky': Shraddha Srinath joins the cast of Vishwak Sen's next". Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Mechanic Rocky's first single to be out on this day". 123telugu. 5 August 2024. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Second single from Vishwak Sen's Mechanic Rocky to be out on this date". Cinema Express. 16 September 2024.
- ^ "'Mechanic Rocky' review: Engaging entertainer". The Hans India. 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Mechanic Rocky Movie Review : A rocky start with a thrilling finish". The Times of India. 24 November 2024. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Mechanic Rocky review: Viswak Sen's thriller buried under forced action, comedy". India Today. 22 November 2024. Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Mechanic Rocky Movie Review: Vishwak Sen Starrer Is A Half-Baked Thriller". Times Now. 22 November 2024. Archived from the original on 29 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (8 November 2024). "'Mechanic Rocky' movie review: A calculated cinematic gamble". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (22 November 2024). "Mechanic Rocky movie review: Ravi Teja Mullapudi and Vishwak Sen save the best for the last". The Hindu.
- ^ Prakash, B. V. S. (22 November 2024). "Mechanic Rocky is a lackluster fare on cyber fraudsters". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "'Mechanic Rocky' Review: Vishwak Sen and Shraddha Srinath Pull Off A Goofy Con". The Hollywood Reporter India. 22 November 2024. Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.