Nice effects though.

Fantastic!

Expected more

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

The first half of the film is simple and good. The film has a interesting concept that could bring you to the edge of your seats and there are some nail biting scenes and the director has maintained the film's flavor fresh and it appeals to everyone. While watching the film, you could relate it to yourself and feel the thrill. This psycho thriller films are very rare in Telugu and the attempt by RGV and Vishnu is appreciable. This is one different film and it will definitely entertain you.

The depth of research RGV and his squad conducts on these kinds of odd subjects serves as a lesson for budding directors to learn. Despite a fact that, serial killers are alien for our formula cinema loving audience yet it is the sincerity in attempt one should be pleased with. Without wasting an iota of time, RGV getting into the story from very starting frame resulted in a crisp appreciable run time. Unlike the old charm in RGV movies, screenplay of 'Anukshanam' is feeble with kindergarten dialogue writing depreciating the final essence of a serial killer concept. If at all dialogues would have been better, 'Anukshanam' is a sure shot edge of the seat entertainer. Technical team has done a good work using flow-cam technology where in cinematography, editing and background have aroused and sustained the interest of patrons. Production values of AV are good.

"Maverick RGV is always a good seller for good reasons linked to his technical skills and ability to market a film. Performance wise, Manchu Vishnu is carving a new image of own by selecting this kind of films. Being producer and hero here, Vishnu is acknowledged with advantages of experimenting on this subject. The level of maturity Vishnu attained as an artist was consciously visible in one episode of Police Station when Navdeep, Revathi, Supreet are sitting besides and Vishnu receives a shocking parcel from bloodthirsty killer. The frustration, self possession, confusion and complexion in character are dealt with equilibrium. If Revathi's role was meant to impart knowledge on psycho killings, Madhu Shalini was over (re)acting. Psycho character done by Surya was simple, grabbing the attention. Kota was regular; Brahmanandam irritating and Supreet, Shravan got a tragic end. "

The story is crime thriller about a Serial Killer and why he murders the girls and explores the mind of a serial killer. Gowtam (Vishnu Manchu) is an ACP and tries to nab the serial killer. A USA return behavioral science specialist Shailaja (Revathi) helps Gautam to catch the serial killer. Ram Gopal Varma has done a good job in directing the movie but there are no thrills in the movie. The story is told straight with out any twists in the tale. The acting by Vishnu Manchu is the best part in the movie. The idea behind the movie is good, as there are less number of movies that tell us the mind set of a serial killer. The Cons of the movie are no twists in the plot, simple narration. Overall the movie is a one time watch.