Calling Sahasra is an interesting Telugu suspense thriller that is calling audiences to the edge of their seats. The feature saw Arun Vikkirala directing the film about the mysterious consequences of a very simple decision with a SIM card. Sudigala Sudheer, Dollysha, and Spandana Palli, amongst others, lead the crime thriller that weaves a good mix of suspense, technology, and a bit of psychological thrill. This December 1, 2023, Calling Sahasra will come with a gripping storyline and stunning visuals along with a melodious soundtrack.
It’s about a cybersecurity professional (Sudigali Sudheer) who finds his life getting mysteriously flipped when he buys a new SIM card. Things start as a very happenstance thing that ends up becoming a very strange and suspenseful stream of events. The narrative continually rolls you on a roller coaster of strange twists and turns leading to unexpected truths, the like of which would hardly find itself on the dinner table conversation. It cleverly combines technological and human vulnerability interestingly and thrillingly.
Performance
Sudigali Sudheer: Sudheer gets to play a guy who gets trapped in a mysterious and dangerous web, and he delivers a good performance. An actor of How to Get Away with Murder’s versatility, he brings to his portrayal of a cybersecurity professional struggling with unforeseen circumstances something familiar and legible.
Dollysha and Spandana Palli: Dollysha and Spandana Palli deepen and make this narrative authentic. The strong screen presence and emotive acting work well together and add to the increase in the overall impact of the film.
Supporting Cast and Siva Balaji: The movie depends quite a lot on the supporting cast of actors to maintain suspense and intrigue and the supporting cast does an outstanding job in their parts.
Direction and Screenplay
Calling Sahasra is a standout element of it, A special mention is to Arun Vikkirala’s direction. He is able to weave a story so complex it makes perfect sense and it will be very captivating to watch. The screenplay reflects that sort of suspense as it’s paced very well and there are always a few twists thrown in which keep you hooked from beginning to end.
Music
Mohith Rahmaniac’s musical score goes a long way in tensioning increases, in achieving the emotional stakes of the film, split from Mark K Robin’s additional composing background music. Key moments are great added to the soundtrack, which only increases tension within the atypical narrative.
Theme
Writing about Sahasra is a study on the consequences of how technology affects human lives, the blurred boundary between privacy and intrusion, or the psychological repercussions of suspense and fear. Thought-provoking question about the modern world’s reliance on technology as it brings forth unexpected occasions that can fall out of such situations.
Conclusion
Sahasra calls it a gripping thriller with the promise of an injection of suspense, mystery, and technological excitement. The film is a winner with Arun Vikkirala bringing together Arjun as the director, a talented cast with good performances, a thrilling soundtrack, and much more to come. Calling Sahasra is in a release on 1 December 2023, and will be a must-watch on iBOMMA for edge-of-the-seat thriller fans.
