Vamsee Krishna Malla attempts to combine a police story with a supernatural narrative centered on pharmaceutical fears, and initially, this blend seems workable: Lakshmi Manchu portrays a straightforward officer moving through dark morgues accompanied by Achu Rajamani's music featuring expected violin sounds. However, once the core plot—corporate pills containing hidden magical consequences—is plainly explained, each subsequent moment resembles an extended advertisement for a predictable outcome that could be anticipated easily. The filmmakers seem to believe blue lighting and smoke effects create atmosphere, and the intended “terrifying” sequences appear with the reliability of a late bus, allowing ample opportunity to question every revelation. Manchu fully embraces her character—with bloodshot eyes, a convincing police demeanor, and tears in the final act—but the screenplay offers little beyond a progression from "suspicious" to "extremely suspicious," interspersed with slow-motion fight scenes. Mohan Babu’s anticipated appearance is limited to three scenes filled with explanations and a moralistic speech delivered in his familiar deep voice from decades past. Samuthirakani, consistently anxious, feels stuck as someone who simply provides background information for the main character. The other actors portraying scheming scientists and frightening ghosts do their best, but the writing reduces them to mere props: “The test results are… unnatural!” exclaims one doctor, essentially defining the film’s concept of nuance. From a technical standpoint, Daksha is acceptable; Gokul Barathi’s brightly lit hallways appear impressive on a large screen, and the 102-minute length prevents prolonged boredom—though it does lead to quiet disappointment. The attempt at conveying a social message (corruption causes death) is commendable but handled with the subtlety of a presentation slide, and the final twist feels like something taken from an old Hollywood movie that most viewers have already forgotten. Considering the current state of Telugu genre films—such as Virupaksha or Mangalavaaram—this one opts for a safe approach, fitting comfortably into “stream it on demand while doing chores” status. One star is given for the attempt made, another for Manchu’s commitment; everything else feels like an ineffective medication.

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