Power Play (2021 film)

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Power Play
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Directed byVijay Kumar Konda
Produced byAbhishek Agarwal
T. G. Vishwa Prasad
Mahidhar
Devesh
Starring Raj Tarun
Hemal Ingle
CinematographyI. Andrew
Edited by Prawin Pudi
Music bySuresh Bobbili
Production
company
People Media Factory
Release date
  • 5 March 2021 (2021-03-05)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Power Play is a 2021 Indian Telugu language crime thriller film directed by Vijay Kumar Konda, of Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde fame. It stars Raj Tarun, Hemal Ingle, Poorna in the main roles. [1] The film was released on 5 March 2021 on Amazon Prime Video. [2] [3]

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Reception

Thadhagath Pathi of The Times of India opined that "Power Play starts out well but goes down a slippery slope as the film progresses. A better treatment would’ve made this a must-watch." [4] A critic from 123Telugu said that "On the whole, Power Play is a crime thriller that has some engaging moments here and there. Raj Tharun does well in his new avatar and the twists showcased in the second half are executed quite well". [5] A critic from Telugucinema.com said that "Director Vijay Kumar Konda attempts a thriller for the first time and tries to narrate two parallel plots side by side and tries to mix them in the end. But the way he treats the scenes is not that impressive and it ends up as a bore". [6] [7]

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References

  1. "'Power Play' Trailer: Raj Tarun's film is a crime thriller". The Times of India . 4 February 2021.
  2. "Raj Tarun starrer Power Play release date is here". The Times of India . 23 February 2021.
  3. "Raj Tarun's Power Play garners good response". Telangana Today . 21 April 2021.
  4. Pathi, Thadhagath (5 March 2021). "Power Play Movie Review : Raj Tharun steps out of his comfort zone, if only he did it for a better film". The Times of India .
  5. "Review : Power Play – Entertains in parts". 123Telugu . 5 March 2021.
  6. "Power Play Review: A deadly dull thriller". Telugucinema.com . 6 March 2021.
  7. "'Power Play' Movie Review & Rating: {3/5}". The Hans India . 5 March 2021.