R.K. Yogini Film Production’s Mission Ayodhya (Marathi; UA) is the story of a group of terrorists who want to blow up the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in a bomb blast. Ajit Deshmukh (Nilesh Deshpande), a teacher of History, and Vichare (Dr. Abhay Kamat), a disciple of Lord Ram, foil the terrorists’ plan and save the Ram Temple.
Krishna Dadarao Shinde’s story tries to capitalise on the Hindutva sentiment but it (story) offers no novelty. Sameer Ramesh Surve’s screenplay is routine and predictable. The drama is devoid of the surprise and shock elements and, therefore, fails to involve the audience who watch as silent spectators as it unfolds. Even Sameer Ramesh Surve’s dialogues are commonplace.
Nilesh Deshpande is so-so as Ajit Deshmukh Sir. Tejaswi Patil is average as Swati Madam. Dr. Abhay Kamat does an ordinary job as Vichare. Satish Pulekar is just about passable as the school principal. Others lend dull support.
Sameer Ramesh Surve’s direction is weak. S.D. Sadguru’s music is nothing to shout about. Lyrics (Sameer Ramesh Surve, Abhijit Joshi and Purva Thosar) are functional. Tejasvi Anant Parab’s choreography is average. Background music (by Nilesh Dahanukar) is below the mark. Nazir S. Khan’s camerawork leaves something to be desired. Moses Fernandes’ action and stunt scenes lack fire. Sanjeev Rane’s production designing is okay. Prafull Sushila Sharad Mohite’s editing is loose.
On the whole, Mission Ayodhya is a flop show.
Released on 24-1-’25 at Plaza (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru UJM Media Networks N Entertainment LLP. Publicity & opening: poor.
