Kobali Review: Disappointing, Disengaging and Purposeless!

4 Feb, 2025 17:40 IST|Sakshi Post
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Ravi Prakash, a well-known actor, has been entertaining audiences for years with his distinct acting style. His latest venture, Kobali, a web series, is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali. Directed by Revanth Levaka, Kobali is an intense revenge drama with a gripping storyline, but it falls short due to weak execution and excessive vulgarity. Let’s explore how this series unfolds.

Story:
The series is set in the village of Mullakatta, located on the Andhra-Telangana border, and follows the Sambaiah family, consisting of three sons: Gopi, Seenu (played by Ravi Prakash), and Ramu. Sambaiah works as a tree cutter, and his sons lead different lives. Gopi is married to Shantha and has a son, while Seenu is married to Meera (Shyamala) and also has a child. Seenu is responsible for managing the family affairs, while Gopi and Ramu show little interest.

However, Gopi secretly marries a second wife, Sujatha, and moves with her to Venkatapuram. Sujatha’s brothers, Ramana and Piri, are involved in criminal activities and plot to take over Gopi’s property. Tensions rise when Gopi has a fight with Sujatha's family, resulting in her death. Ramana’s gang pursues Gopi, which leads to a series of events, including Gopi’s injury, Seenu’s hospitalization, and Ramu’s imprisonment.

The series explores the challenges the three brothers face, with thrilling twists and drama. Will they survive the threats? The story keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with constant action.

Performances:
Ravi Prakash, known for his character roles, delivers a strong performance that matches the series' tone with his body language, personality, and dialogue delivery. Tarun Rohith plays a significant role and performs well, although he tends to overdo the action and emotional scenes at times. Rocky Singh’s portrayal is decent, but his character is unnecessarily loud and exaggerated. Popular anchor Syamala shines in a well-crafted role, adding depth and a refreshing presence to the series. However, the rest of the cast doesn’t make much of an impact, and the addition of more renowned actors could have elevated the show.

Technical Aspects:
Music composer Gowra Hari, known for his work on Hanu-Man, doesn’t quite hit the mark here. The soundtrack fails to enhance the scenes as expected. Cinematography is average, and while the editing is quick, it feels rushed, leading to a lack of proper pacing.

Director Revantha Levaka’s effort falls short, with weak dialogues and an overreliance on vulgar language, undermining the series' potential to appeal to a wider audience.

Analysis:
While Kobali begins with potential, it quickly loses its spark. The story is straightforward and predictable, with a screenplay that lacks the depth needed to elevate the action-packed narrative. Instead of exciting twists or significant action, the series leans heavily on repetitive violent scenes, which fail to captivate or build suspense.

Another issue is the overuse of cuss words, which make the series unsuitable for family viewing. Despite targeting an 18+ audience, the excessive raw language detracts from the overall experience and limits its appeal.

The wide array of characters doesn’t save the show, as most lack proper development. The absence of emotional depth weakens the performances, leaving the series feeling flat and lackluster.

Verdict:
Overall, Kobali is a disappointing web series. With a weak storyline, shallow screenplay, and excessive vulgarity, it fails to deliver. While Ravi Prakash and Rocky Singh put in decent performances, the lack of substance makes it a series not worth the four hours. For a more engaging weekend watch, it’s better to skip this one and explore other options.

Sakshi Rating: 
(2/5)
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