Sound Party (2023 film)

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Sound Party
Directed bySanjay Sheri
Written bySanjay Sheri
Produced byRavi Polishetty
Mahendra Gajendra
Sri Shyam Gajendra
Starring VJ Sunny
Hrithika Srinivas
Sivannarayana
CinematographySrinivas J Reddy
Edited byAvinash G
Music byMadeen
Production
company
Full Moon Media
Release date
  • 24 November 2023 (2023-11-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sound Party is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language comedy written and directed by Sanjay Sheri and produced by Ravi Polishetty, Mahendra Gajendra and Sri Shyam Gajendra under the banner Full Moon Mediia Productions. The film stars VJ Sunny in the lead alongside Hrithika Srinivas and Sivannarayana. [1]

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Synopsis

A dimwitted father-son duo embarks on a quest for wealth, launching an eccentric family-run restaurant. But their dreams unravel when their eatery's shuttered due to illegalities, leading to a series of chaotic events, including unwittingly yielding control of their lives to a local criminal. Framed for a crime they didn't commit, the two find themselves serving a life sentence, prompting soul-searching amid the prison's perils. Their son's valiant efforts to expose truths and save his family add layers of humor and heart, delving into themes of avarice and the bonds that endure.

Cast

Release and reception

The film was released in theatres on November 24, 2023 and received mixed reviews from critics who felt that the film was good in bits and pieces. [2]

A critic from Deccan Chronicle wrote that "Despite the entertainment quotient, 'Sound Party' falls short of what could have been a comprehensive entertainment experience due to its lacklustre screenplay in a few places. While humorous dialogues featuring Sunny and Shivannarayana manage to elicit a few laughs, they alone are insufficient to salvage the overall viewing experience". [2] A critic from Times Now wrote that "In the uproarious comedy Sound Party, a father-son duo dives into the restaurant business, seeking quick riches but landing in legal troubles. Directed by Sanjay Sheri, the dynamic cast, led by VJ Sunny and Hrithika Srinivas, creates a hilarious ensemble". [3] A critic from OTTplay wrote that "On the whole, Sound Party is a comedy caper that has impressive performances by VJ Sunny and Shivannarayana. Although the film starts on a dull note and has a very predictable storyline, the fun factor keeps the audience engaged". [4] A critic from The Hans India wrote that "On the whole, Sanjay manages to come up with several entertaining bits, but the shoddy screenplay and the predictable nature of the plot make the film less enjoyable". [5]

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References

  1. "VJ Sunny's next film announced". Cinema Express. 10 February 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Sound Party entertains in bits and pieces, VJ Sunny Shines". Deccan Chronicle. 24 November 2023.
  3. "Sound Party Review: VJ Sunny, Hrithika Srinivas Film Is A Laughter Riot". TimesNow. November 24, 2023.
  4. "Sound Party Movie Review! Over the top but has passable comedy". OTTPlay.
  5. Sistu, Suhas (November 24, 2023). "'Sound Party' review: A laughter ride". www.thehansindia.com.