‘Anakapalli’, featuring Vikram Saidev, son of producer Lagadapati Sridhar, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Khagesh Thammineni, the film stars Sandhya Vasishta as the female lead, while Taarak Ponnappa plays the main antagonist.
The story follows Surya (Vikram Saidev), the only son of a government employee, Sambasiva Rao (Nakkina Trinadha Rao), and Jayanti. Seeking protection and influence in his locality, Surya joins the gang of rowdy-sheeter Bullet (Taarak Ponnappa) and gradually becomes involved in his illegal activities. Meanwhile, Surya falls in love with Amrutha (Sandhya Vasishta). However, she is in love with Bullet, creating an unusual romantic conflict. The film explores how Surya responds to this unexpected situation and how the relationships unfold.
The director builds the narrative around the different idea of a heroine falling in love with the antagonist rather than the protagonist. Vikram Saidev delivers a decent performance in his first film as a lead actor, particularly in the action sequences. Sandhya Vasishta performs adequately, while Taarak Ponnappa makes an impression with his negative role. Viewers looking for a commercial film with a different storyline can consider watching ‘Anakapalli’ on OTT.