Kala Bhairava’s background score is one of the major highlights of the film. The cinematography work is decent and the lighting matches the characterizations of the lead actor and the lead antagonist. The editing work is good and the film has a runtime of just two hours. Hussain Sha Kiran takes up the Malayalam pattern of narration and the film is impressive at times. But from the protege of Sukumar, the audience will be expecting more moments with mind games and thrills. This goes missing in Mrithyunjay. On the whole, Mrithyunjay is a decent attempt if given a watch with low expectations. Mrithyunjay makes a decent one time watch.
The film deserves appreciation for attempting to highlight the importance of an honest constable. It tries to show that even a lower-ranked police officer can make a difference if he remains committed to justice. The idea is promising, but the execution lets it down. Despite having a serious subject, the storytelling feels patchy and outdated. The writing, screenplay, and direction often reminds the audience of an old television serial rather than a gripping investigative drama. Instead of maintaining the seriousness, the film repeatedly interrupts itself with commercial elements like hero introduction songs, unnecessary dance numbers, fights, and forced elevations. These moments only dilute the emotional impact. Several scenes stretch logic beyond acceptable limits. A constable taking on the Chief Minister during an election campaign feels cinematic.
‘Dekhlenge Saala’ is a super hit number from the album and the song is shot well. It offers a feast for the fans. The other songs are ok. Thaman fails this time with the background score. Several massive sets are constructed in the film. Some of the one-liners penned by Harish Shankar are impressive. On the whole, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is a mixed bag and it impresses Pawan Kalyan’s fans.
