Vishwak Sen’s Mechanic Rocky attempts to blend action, comedy, romance and thriller, but struggles to present a satisfying mix as it collapses under the burden of its ambition. This is Vishwak Sen’s third film of this year after Gami and Gangs of Godavari. Directed by debutant Raviteja Mullapudi, the film is based on the life of Nagumomu Rakesh aka Rocky (Vishvak Sen), a mechanic torn between saving his father’s garage and handling the life insurance payouts. Though the premise has potential, the film is stuck in a template-driven first half that fails to capitalize on its initial intrigue.

The story starts off promising as Rocky’s life takes a dramatic turn when a local goon attempts to take over his garage. Determined to save it, Rocky finds himself drawn into a conflict when matters are complicated by the sudden death of his father and a huge insurance payout, intensifying his efforts to reclaim what’s rightfully his. Let’s go. The film offers some interesting twists and deceptions initially, but this setup soon turns into a chaotic mix of forced action sequences, forgettable songs and unnecessary comedy that dilutes the plot.

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Vishwak Sen plays the role of Rocky with conviction, but his performance sometimes seems disjointed, especially during the college scenes. However, Meenakshi Choudhary and Shraddha Srinath have given strong performances, with Srinath particularly standing out as Maya. His character brings much-needed depth and emotional weight to the film. Unfortunately, the supporting cast, including Sunil and Harsha Chemudu, is underutilized, leaving them with extra roles that contribute little to taking the story forward.

While the second half sees a slight improvement with some intrigue building around the story, the inclusion of a trite celebration song and a predictable climax takes the film back to mediocrity. Jake Bejoy’s background score is hit or miss, with some moments resonating, but others feeling disconnected from the on-screen action. Manoj Reddy Katasani’s cinematography is serviceable, but contributes little to enhancing the overall experience.

At over two hours, Mechanic Rocky feels excessively long, especially as the first half drags on due to unnecessary fillers. Ultimately, the film feels like a missed opportunity. The central plot has promise, but it gets lost in the attempt to cram too many elements into one narrative, reducing the impact. With a tighter script and more focused direction, this could have been a compelling thriller instead of a chaotic mix of genres.

2.5 out of 5 stars for Mechanic Rocky.