A Beautiful, Frustrating Experiment in Cinema"
EVOL: A Love Story in Reverse is like a beautiful painting that you can't quite understand. You know it's impressive, you know the artist put in a lot of effort, but at the end of the day, you're just not sure what it all means. That's the experience Ram Yogi Velgapudi offers with this film-an experience that's both frustrating and mesmerizing in equal measure.
Let's start with the good: this is one of the most visually stunning films I've seen in a long time. Every shot is a work of art. The cinematography, the lighting, the production design-it's all top-notch. Velgapudi clearly has an eye for detail, and his technical team has done an outstanding job of bringing his vision to life. This film doesn't just look good; it looks incredible.
The reverse storytelling technique is bold and daring, and I can appreciate the effort it took to pull off something like this. Telugu cinema has rarely seen anything this ambitious, and for that alone, Velgapudi deserves a round of applause. He's breaking new ground here, pushing the boundaries of what we expect from our films.
But here's the rub: the narrative is all over the place. Watching this movie felt like trying to solve a puzzle where half the pieces are missing. I'm all for unconventional storytelling, but there has to be something that grounds the audience-something that keeps us emotionally invested. In EVOL, that grounding force is nowhere to be found. The characters feel distant, their motivations unclear, and by the end, I wasn't sure if I was supposed to feel moved or just confused.
Still, I can't completely dismiss the film. There's a certain charm in its madness-a willingness to throw caution to the wind and just go for it. Velgapudi is taking risks, and I have to respect that. Telugu cinema needs more filmmakers who are willing to push the envelope, even if they don't always succeed. So, while EVOL may not be perfect, it's definitely worth watching if you're looking for something different.
