Abhishek Production’s Tandav (Marathi; UA) is the story of a fearless and firebrand lady police inspector who fights against the powerful and corrupt politicians to get justice for the commoners. She has to face obstacles created by the influential people but the court comes to her rescue.
Subhash Ganpatrao Kakde’s story is oft-repeated as it is nothing but a tale of good versus evil. It is so predictable that it simply does not engage the viewers. Prashant Nigade’s screenplay is quite clichéd and that makes the drama boring and dull. Dialogues, penned by Prashant Nigade, are routine.
Pooja Raibagi is so-so as the fearless police officer, Kirti. Arun Nalawade does a fine job as the ever helpful constable Patil. Neel Rajurikar is alright as Pakya. Sayaji Shinde lends able support as Pakya’s father. Prashant Tapasvi and Smita Dongre are okay as Kirti’s parents. Aniket Kanzarkar (as the advocate), Mohini Awasare (as Akshata Chavan), Ashish Warang (as police sub-inspector Kamble) and Supriya Gaonkar (as Manda) lend routine support.
Santosh Chimaji Jadhav’s direction is dull. Music (Ashok Kajale, Naveen More and Rohan Patil) and lyrics (Rais Ali Sayyed and Supriya Gaonkar) are not anything to shout about. Vishwas Natekar’s choreography is not upto the mark. Vijay Narayan Gawande’s background music is commonplace. Aniket K.’s camerawork is fair. Najjo Fazal Khan’s action and stunts lack thrill. Balaji Patil’s art direction is average. Jeet Malandkar’s editing leaves a lot to be desired.
On the whole, Tandav is a poor show all the way.
Released on 24-5-’19 at Bharatmata (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Panorama Studios. Publicity: ordinary. Opening: weak.