Movie Review: Aho Vikramaarka
Release Date: August 30, 2024  
Rating: 2/5  
Starring: Dev Gill, Chitra Shukla, Pravin Tarde, Tejaswini Pandit, Posani Murali Krishna, Bittiri Satti, Sayaji Shinde, Kalakeya Prabhakar, Vikram Sharma, and others  
Director: Peta Trikoti  
Producers: Aarti Devinder Gill, Meehir Kulkarni, Ashwini Kumar Misra  
Music Director: Ravi Basrur  
Cinematographers: Karam Chawla and Guru Prasad N  
Editor: Tammiraju  
Renowned for his villainous roles, Dev Gill takes on the hero's role in Aho Vikramaarka. The film is now in theaters, and here's how it fares.
Story:  
Set in Pune, the film follows the residents of Parvathy Slum, who are taken to a mysterious place called Dhandaka, from which they never return. Corrupt SI Vikramarka (Dev Gill) arrives and discovers that Asura (Pravin Tarde) controls the area. The movie explores Vikramarka's choices—whether to rescue the people or join Asura—and the role of Archana (Chitra Shukla) in the story.
Plus Points:
- Dev Gill: Known for his villainous roles, Gill surprisingly shines as the lead. His physique suits the hero's role well, and he handles both action and emotional scenes effectively.
- Chitra Shukla: The female lead pairs well with Gill and delivers a satisfactory performance.
- Pravin Tarde: His portrayal of the villain is effective.
- Music: Ravi Basrur’s engaging score enhances several scenes, with the interval fight scene being a notable highlight.
Minus Points:
- Routine Narrative: The film starts decently but quickly falls into a predictable routine. The clichéd hero-heroine entry, a trivial love subplot, and the standard portrayal of villains feel recycled.
- Characterization: The hero’s role resembles characters from films like Temper and Pataas. The film feels like a mix of mass movie tropes, making it dull and uninspired. The second half drags with numerous illogical scenes.
- Plot Twists: Some twists are predictable, and the climax is weak. The songs fail to make an impact, and the sentiment scenes in the pre-climax seem overly dramatic.
Technical Aspects:
- Production Values: The film has good production values and well-designed action sequences. However, the songs fall short, and the editing could be tighter, with some scenes and songs in the second half feeling excessive.
- Direction: Director Peta Trikoti delivers a below-average film with a routine plot and uninspired execution. The narrative feels like a patchwork of mass movie elements, with clichéd villains and hero characterizations. While some action scenes are well-executed, the overall direction lacks innovation.
Verdict:  
Aho Vikramaarka is a letdown. Despite Dev Gill’s strong performance and impressive action scenes, the film suffers from a lackluster story and execution. With a routine plot, predictable twists, and an uninspiring second half, the film ultimately proves to be a forgettable experience.