Some films mentally exhaust the audience, and each does it in a different way. In Funky, director Anudeep seems to overwhelm viewers primarily through an excess of dialogue.
GR Maharshi breaks down what this really means and how it affects the viewing experience.
This discussion also points out that almost all the fun one-liners were already revealed in the teaser and trailer, leaving very little freshness or surprise in the actual film.
It further explores how Jathi Ratnalu benefited from the unique COVID release phase and why that success formula didn’t translate here.
Another major observation is the presence of several irrelevant characters in Funky. Their motivations, character arcs and narrative purpose feel unclear and weak, which adds to the confusion rather than supporting the story.
The critic also questions why the director appears as a character in the film and what that role truly contributes.
What’s most surprising is how the film made it to theatres without getting aborted before hitting the screens, the critic mentions.
Watch the full discussion here.