Yami Gautam’s Nayyi Navelli is finally out now in theatres. Horror comedy films are working unexpectedly to some extent, and even a talented actress like Yami decided to experiment with the genre. But the question right now is how well it works for her.
The public reactions are out now on social media, and not all of them are completely satisfied, specifically with the way the entire concept has been handled by director Balaji Mohan.
Netizens said that the movie has a good premise, but the screenplay does not work. A few even criticized the horror moments, saying that audiences won’t connect with them. The second half is mainly described as a tedious watch since it is expected to make viewers impatient by a particular point.
The only thing that has received some appreciation is Yami Gautam’s performance. People said that the actress proves her skills once again on screen. However, they also mentioned that the story and screenplay do not match the movies that she should be doing right now.
Social media users also questioned the CGI, saying that everything looks artificial and the makers should have hired someone who could have created some attractive moments for the big screen. Some others said that although a religious angle has been added to the story, its integration is very rushed and it could have been handled in a better manner.
A particular section is still calling it a decent watch, addressing the fact that if someone is looking for an interesting film that they can enjoy with their families, Nayyi Navelli can be a good choice.
Advance booking for the film clearly revealed that the promotional strategy used by the makers was not working at all. The movie’s announcement, followed by the release of the trailer, was very abrupt, and today, audiences are hardly aware that the film has been released in theatres.
The festive period of Navaratri has proved to be unlucky for Bollywood over the last few years. Now it remains to be seen if the popularity of the genre will work as a miracle and attract huge crowds to the theatres in the upcoming days.
