Aaviri

The introduction scene that showcases the death of Rajkumar Rao’s elder daughter has been executed in an interesting manner and creates curiosity in the proceedings. The little girl, who acted as the younger daughter did a good job as her expressions are very good.

Ravi Babu’s idea of making a horror flick based on invisible spirits is appreciable but his screenplay lacks grip and his narration is not brisk.

As said above, director Ravi Babu’s thought of making a film on invisible spirits is nice but his narration has many loopholes. The film’s pace and execution will make the audience look at the exit doors.

By now, if Ravi Babu is making a horror-thriller, you already know what it’s going to be like. There’s going to be everyday household objects that move on their own. A house that looks too good to be haunted.

To Ravi Babu’s credit, he tries his best to create an air of mystery right from the word go. But the music by Vaidhhy tries too hard to set the mood and this is one of the film’s major downfalls.

Ravi Babu does an earnest enough job as the father trying to juggle work and home, but we all know this is a role he can play in his sleep. Neha Chauhan’s performance as the grieving mother is so melodramatic, that she gets on one’s nerves, especially in a key sequence that requires her to be loud.

Ravi Babu plays a considerably lengthy role in the movie. It is a straightforward and one dimensional part for most of the duration.

The story is as simple as it gets. It is all about how gripping and thrilling can one execute the predictable sequences around that premise. Ravi Babu, who is now an experienced hand on the terrain, sets up the whole thing perfectly.

Overall, Aaviri is a routine ghost drama that has a few well-executed moments. If you are a regular viewer of this genre of movies, there is nothing new on offer.