Movie Review – Vedaa: No Novelty in the Caste-Based Film, John Disappoints with Mindless Action Scenes
The film Vedaa, starring John Abraham, Sharvari Wagh, and Abhishek Banerjee, has been released in theaters today. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes. Divya Bhaskar has given it a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
The Story of the Film ‘Vedaa’: A Tale of Struggle, Dreams, and Resistance
The story of the film Vedaa revolves around a Dalit girl named Vedaa Barwa (played by Sharvari Wagh), who lives in Barmer, Rajasthan. Her dream is to become a boxer. Despite the opposition of Army Major Abhimanyu Singh Kanwar (played by John Abraham), who is stationed in Kashmir, he ends up killing a terrorist, leading to his court-martial. He then comes to Barmer and becomes an assistant boxing coach at Vedaa’s school.
Vedaa’s brother is in love with a girl from a higher caste. However, when the village head, Jitendra Pratap Singh (played by Abhishek Banerjee), finds out about it, he humiliates Vedaa’s family in the village panchayat. The headman even kills Vedaa’s brother.
Witnessing her brother’s tragic death right in front of her eyes, Vedaa is shattered from within. She decides to fight against the injustice. A violent storm of conflict begins in the village. Vedaa seeks refuge with Abhimanyu. How does Abhimanyu save her from this turmoil? To find out, you will have to watch the entire film.
Acting Performance of the Star Cast
John Abraham is seen performing a similar type of action that he often does in his solo hero films, whether it’s in Rocky Handsome or Romeo Akbar Walter. He typically speaks less and acts more, but his performance in this film is somewhat disappointing.
Sharvari Wagh’s work is commendable. She is one of the finest actresses of the current generation. If she continues to choose her films wisely, she could potentially be in the race for the number one spot in the future.
Abhishek Banerjee has done a good job, but his character doesn’t quite align with his personality. Ashish Vidyarthi plays the role of Jitendra Pratap Singh’s uncle, but he hasn’t been given the kind of work he deserves as an actor. Tamannaah Bhatia’s cameo is well-executed.
Direction of the Film
Many films have been made over the years on themes of caste and social hierarchy. Unfortunately, Vedaa does not bring anything new to the table in terms of storytelling. The script is weak, with the first half of the film being somewhat decent, but the second half falls short.
The excessive action scenes weaken the narrative, and there was a need to focus more on emotional scenes rather than overloading the film with action.
Music of the Film
The music of the film Vedaa is nothing remarkable. Apart from the song Holiya Mein Ude Re Gulal, there isn’t any memorable track. The background score is also quite ordinary and fails to leave a lasting impact.
Final Verdict: To Watch or Not?
Hundreds of films have already been made on this subject—a lower-caste boy falls in love with an upper-caste girl, and the cycle of violence ensues. Despite the repetitive theme, if you’re considering watching Vedaa, the choice is entirely yours.
