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Directed by I V Sasi, Sradha (2000) is a Malayalam crime, thriller film starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Abhirami. Shradha movie tells the story of Ganga Prasad IPS (Mohanlal) who is a daring officer of the Anti Terrorist Wing of the State Police. Into his small world consisting of wife, Suma (Shobana) and son Abi, enters Swapna (Abhirami), who sees her dream man and falls head over heels in love with him, even ... Our Rating: 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 7 Jul 2000. Runtime: 2h 18m.

Malayalam · Crime, Thriller
2h 18m · 7 Jul 2000
Music: Bharadwaj | DOP: Jayanan Vincent | Writer: Dr Rajendrababu, T Damodaran
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
Sradha revolves around the life of a dedicated police officer played by Mohanlal, who is caught in the crossfire of a complex case involving crime and personal vendettas. The narrative explores themes of justice, trust, and emotional turmoil, weaving in the relationships between the protagonist and the key female characters portrayed by Shobana and Abhirami. The story unfolds with a mix of action, drama, and emotional depth, highlighting the challenges faced by the protagonist both professionally and personally.
Sradha presents a gripping storyline that balances intense action sequences with emotional drama. The screenplay by I V Sasi is structured to maintain suspense and engagement, though the pacing tends to slow down in the middle portions, affecting the overall momentum. The first half effectively sets up the characters and the conflict, while the second half focuses more on resolution and emotional payoffs.
The performances by the lead cast, especially Mohanlal, add significant weight to the narrative, making the character's dilemmas relatable and compelling. The songs composed by Bharadwaj are melodious and fit well within the narrative, though they do not stand out as chartbusters. The background score complements the mood of the film, enhancing tension during critical scenes and supporting the emotional undertones.
Cinematography by Jayanan Vincent captures the essence of the film's setting with clarity and style, contributing to the overall immersive experience. While the film does have moments of predictability, the direction and technical aspects keep the audience invested till the end.
Mohanlal: Strong and convincing portrayal of a conflicted police officer, bringing depth and intensity to the role.
Shobana: Graceful and nuanced performance, providing emotional balance to the narrative.
Abhirami: Effective in a supporting role, adding freshness and sincerity.
Strengths
Weaknesses
I V Sasi's direction is competent, managing to blend action and drama effectively. The writing supports character development, though some narrative choices could have been tighter to maintain consistent pacing.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics appreciated Mohanlal's performance and the film's emotional core, though some noted the uneven pacing and predictability in the plot. The technical aspects like cinematography and background score received positive mentions, while the music was seen as adequate but not outstanding.
Final Box-Office Result
Sradha released on 7 July 2000 (2000).
Sradha is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Sradha is available on Sun Nxt, Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. OTT date will be updated soon.
Sradha directed by I V Sasi. Produced by Anand Kumar.
Sradha stars Mohanlal, Shobana, Abhirami.
Tollybo rates Sradha 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Sradha composed by Bharadwaj.
Sradha — Genre: Crime, Thriller, Runtime: 138 minutes, Language: Malayalam.