Everything changes when skeletal remains of three people are unearthed during a metro construction project. While his superiors want to brush it off as a cold case from 40 years ago, Gautham can't let it go.
: He doesn’t solve it alone. He teams up with a retired, grumpy police officer, Ranjith Kumar (the legendary Nasser), and an investigative journalist, GK (Jayaprakash). This trio of different generations and perspectives makes the investigation feel grounded.
The story follows (played by Sumanth), a traffic sub-inspector who is tired of his routine job of directing cars and handing out tickets. His real passion lies in crime investigation, but he’s stuck in the "wrong" department.
Review : Kapatadhaari – Only for a few thrills - 123telugu.com
: The plot weaves in an interesting connection to archaeology and a heist of ancient property from 1977. It’s not just a "whodunnit"; it’s a "why-did-they-do-it" that spans decades. Is It Worth the Watch?
Critics generally agree that while the first half can be a bit slow, the are intense and deliver the "edge-of-the-seat" thrills promised by the genre.
: Unlike many Tollywood films where the lead is a superhuman who can take on fifty goons, Gautham is relatable. He’s just a sincere officer using logic and old-school detective work.
The title Kapatadhaari translates roughly to or "the deceptive one". It’s a perfect setup for a neo-noir film where nobody is exactly who they seem to be.
