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"Eagle Movie" the latest film by director Karthik Gattamaneni, was originally set to release around Sankranthi but got pushed to February 9 following a request from the Telugu Film Producers Council. Ravi Teja, the lead actor, has shown confidence in the movie and in Karthik’s direction.
The story revolves around Sahadev Varma (played by Ravi Teja), a contract killer who unexpectedly falls in love with Rachana (played by Kavya Thapar). He decides to turn over a new leaf by fighting against the illegal arms trade. To do this, he adopts the disguise of a cotton farmer in the Talakona forest, where he disrupts illegal arms transactions. Journalist Nalini Rao (played by Anupama Parameshwaran) discovers his hidden operations and begins unraveling the truth behind his facade.
As the story unfolds, various characters reveal different aspects, leading to a full understanding only in the second half. Why a contract killer would pose as a cotton farmer, why government agencies fear him, and why he chooses to hide in Talakona are some of the mysteries driving the narrative of Eagle.
The first half of "Eagle" focuses mostly on building up the hero's legendary skills and his mysterious past adventures. The dialogues, though well-written, become too much and aren't balanced with enough visuals, making the movie feel heavy.
However, things pick up in the second half when the actual story kicks in. The love story depicted through the sniper rifle's lens is visually captivating, but the connection between Cotton and the killer's love interest feels a bit forced. Still, the idea that a weapon can be a source of protection in the right hands is intriguing.
Navdeep delivers a solid performance as the hero's friend, and the chemistry between Jim and Ravi Teja adds to the entertainment value. Madhubala shines as the R&AW chief, while Anupama Parameshwaran plays her role as the link between different parts of the story well. The rest of the cast, including Ajay Ghosh and Kavya Thapar, do a decent job.