Satyam

Vishal, Nayantara, Upendra, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Ravi Kale, Senthil, Premji Amaran

Vishal anchors the film and bestows upon it a gravity it wouldn't have otherwise. He looks every inch a cop in uniform with his crew cut hair, rippling muscles, brooding and understated, he is a note perfect performer. Read More

Satyam is for those who are satisfied with dreamy songs, excellent stunts and shrieking characters -- and not much else. Yes, it'll probably get its money's worth, pushed along by the actor's loyal fans -- but would it rank as a good movie? Hardly. Read More

While Director Rajasekhar has employed all tools in his kit to project Vishal as an action hero in various dimensions, he has failed to pay serious attention to the screenplay. This mars the otherwise taut subject. Despite Vishal's hard work, it is not the 'ultimate cop story' as it claimed to be. Read More

Honest policeman Satyam's rise, projected from his humble beginnings, is packed with punch and style. He makes a considerable impact as a devoted son, a romantic partner as well as a result-oriented cop. Read More

On the business side, the lack of pace in narration can prove to be a major handicap for the movie in all centers. But same cannot be said of its chances in Telugu where action is a favorite genre. For Vishal it is a disappointment that his cop debut has turned out to be a mediocre fare. Read More