The narrative of director Prasanth Varma’s Hanu-Man unfolds in the fictional town of Anjanadri, where a grand Lord Hanuman statue oversees a river.
The central characters are Hanumanthu (Teja Sajja) and his affectionate sister (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar). Their lives take a tumultuous turn with the arrival of antagonist Michael (Vinay Rai), an ambitious individual who masquerades as a corporate executive.
What ulterior motive does Michael have for coming to Anjanadri? Can he deceive and outmaneuver Hanumanthu?
The story of Hanu-Man revolves around how Hanumanthu defends himself and the village from Michael’s sinister plans.
Ever since it kickstarted the promotions, Hanu-Man has been packaged as the first edition of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. This homegrown superhero movie evokes feelings of deep respect and awe intermittently.
Though the visuals could have been more compelling, the emotional impact lacks the required push.
The screenplay from Scriptsville seems to be half-baked at times, occasionally relying on the template of the 90s’ rural backdrop.
The director couldn’t sidestep the treacherous path of predictability. Nevertheless, amidst the moments of awe, there are scenes skillfully crafted with innovation, such as the festive celebration of local pickle traditions in the “Avakaya Anjaneya” song.
In the initial hour, the deliberate moments of the protagonist’s mundane lifestyle attempt to set the ball rolling.
The superhero consciously tries to cater to a child-friendly audience and meticulously lays the groundwork for the larger-than-life transformation.