One notable voice in the chorus of acclaim is – actress Genelia Deshmukh, who took to her Instagram story to share her thoughts on the film.Genelia described ‘Srikanth’ as a movie that is “all heart,” emphasizing its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, ultimately leaving viewers with a sense of upliftment.
In her review, she commended the entire team behind the film, singling out director Tushar Hiranandani and writer Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani for their efforts. She also showered praise on the cast, particularly Rajkummar Rao, for his exceptional performance in the titular role of Srikanth Bolla. Genelia lauded Rao’s versatility as an actor and expressed admiration for his ability to immerse himself in every character he portrays. Additionally, she highlighted the honest portrayal by actress Alaya F and the exceptional performance of Sharad Kelkar.
Her admiration extended to actress Jyothika, whom she fondly referred to as her favorite. She praised Jyothika for her nuanced portrayal in the film and encouraged her to continue taking on challenging roles in the future.
Here’s what her story exactly read – “#Srikanth is a film which is all heart… I absolutely loved watching it.. It makes you laugh, makes you cry, and most importantly makes you feel good at the end of the film .. “Well done @tusharhiranandani, @nidhiparmarhira..@rajkummar_rao you were phenomenal – it’s pure joy to see you in every role you take up, @alayaf you were so honest it’s refreshing to see you on screen, @sharadkelkar you were exceptional – loved you in it, last but not least, my favorite @jyotika “how do you do this,? you are just special as an actor and more so as a person.. please please do more films – we need to see more often”
For the unversed, the film’s protagonist, Srikanth Bolla, has a remarkable real-life story that serves as the inspiration behind the biopic. Born visually impaired in 1992 in a small village near Hyderabad, India, Bolla defied all odds to become a successful entrepreneur.
Rajkummar Rao, who essays the role of Srikanth Bolla in the film, shared his awe-inspiring experience of meeting the real-life hero. Rao described Bolla as witty, confident, and remarkably self-assured, despite his visual impairment. The actor was struck by Bolla’s indomitable spirit and zest for life, confessing that he often found himself questioning Bolla’s blindness due to his extraordinary demeanor.
