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Funky Review: A Flat & Aimless Comedy
Director Anudeep tasted massive success with Jathi Ratnalu, but his next outing Prince failed to impress at the box office. Now, he returns with Funky, a fun entertainer featuring Vishwaksen, hoping to regain his comic touch. Does he succeed this time? Let’s find out.
Story
Komal (Vishwaksen) is an aspiring filmmaker whose dream project lands in trouble after he exceeds the planned budget. The frustrated producer (VK Naresh) halts the shoot midway. Determined to prove his capability, Komal impresses the producer’s daughter Chitra (Kayadu Lohar) and boldly promises to complete the remaining portion of the film within a tight budget of ₹1 crore.
Performances
Vishwaksen plays his role in a restrained manner, avoiding unnecessary mass elevations or forced action sequences. His sincerity is evident, but there is a noticeable mismatch between his screen persona and Anudeep’s quirky writing style, which weakens the overall impact.
Kayadu Lohar looks stunning on screen and adds glamour value. However, her character lacks depth and meaningful development, restricting her role to limited emotional impact.
Sampath Raj begins on a promising note but fades as the narrative progresses. VK Naresh is decent in his role, while Eeswari Rao delivers a neat and convincing performance as the mother. Muralidhar Goud is underutilized. Dil Raju’s cameo works to some extent, but the other special appearances fail to leave a mark.
Technical Aspects
Technically, the film is mounted fairly well. The cinematography and production design align with the tone of the film. However, the editing feels uneven and patchy, affecting the narrative flow. The music is largely forgettable and fails to elevate the emotional or comedic moments.
Highlights
• A few witty one-liners
• Kayadu Lohar’s screen presence
Drawbacks
• Weak and hollow writing
• Poor editing
• Lack of scene-to-scene continuity
• Aimless and stretched narrative
Analysis
The title Funky suggests quirkiness and fun, but much like its meaning, the film ultimately feels hollow. Anudeep, who struck gold with his sharp and refreshing humor in Jathi Ratnalu, struggles once again to recreate that magic. In fact, this outing feels even more diluted than Prince.
The film opens on a mildly promising note, with a few punchlines landing effectively. However, the entire narrative continues in the same rhythm without building strong conflict or meaningful progression. While audiences may stay patient for the initial 15–20 minutes, the repetitive style soon becomes tiresome. Over a two-plus-hour runtime, the lack of engaging story arcs or memorable comedy blocks leads to visible fatigue.
At its core, the story is wafer-thin — a struggling director trying to impress a producer’s daughter while finishing his film. This simple premise is stretched using random gags and repetitive jokes. The humor works occasionally but rarely feels organic or impactful.
The interval sequence featuring an abrupt car blast appears forced, as though inserted merely to inject artificial drama rather than evolving naturally from the narrative. It reflects a lack of clarity in storytelling.
The film also seems confused about its identity. It oscillates between being a satire on filmmaking trends, a love story, and a collection of Jabardasth-style punchlines stitched together. Unlike Jathi Ratnalu, which benefited greatly from the impeccable comic timing of its cast, here the punchlines lack freshness and effective execution.
Overall, Funky begins with slight promise but quickly turns into a repetitive and hollow comedy that overstays its welcome. It becomes boring midway and ends on an even flatter note. From storyline to screenplay to dialogues, the film lacks purpose and cohesion, ultimately leaving the audience wondering what exactly the film aimed to convey.
