Story
Rocky (Vishwak Sen) manages his father’s (Naresh) garage and driving school while also working as a driving instructor. When a charming lady (Shraddha Srinath) enrolls in his driving school and inquires about his past. Trouble brews as a land grabber, backed by government officials, sets his sights on the garage. With the property at risk, Rocky must find a way to raise a substantial sum of money to protect it. The rest of the story unfolds around his efforts to save the garage.

Artists Performance

Vishwak Sen takes on a role that stands apart from his usual style in this film. At times, he portrays a submissive character, and at others, a victim, showcasing a different side of himself. He delivers a convincing performance that draws you in. Shraddha Srinath shines in a unique role, while Meenakshi Chaudhary impresses as the hero’s love interest. Vishwadev Rachakonda (of 35 CKK fame) takes on a special role, and both Roadies’ Raghu Ram and Harshavardhan are convincing in their parts. Naresh does well as the hero’s father, Viva Harsha adds a dose of entertainment, and Sunil excels as the menacing land-grabbing mafia leader.

Story - screenplay - direction: Director Ravi Teja Mullapudi delves into a genre that only fully reveals itself in the latter part of the film, making it challenging to keep the first half engaging. To align with the hero's image, he opts for a commercial approach in the first half rather than a content-driven or realistic narrative. However, the second half carries the core of the story, with the true essence emerging midway through. The narrative feels more like uncovering "how they did it." The director ties up all the loose ends in the final act, delivering a complete picture.

Other departments: Jakes Bejoy's background score is effective, though the songs don’t leave much of an impact, as the genre doesn’t offer much room for musical highlights. Manojh Reddy Katasani's cinematography is commendable, and Anwar Ali’s editing is satisfactory. Kranthi Priyam’s production design fits the film well. The action sequences are decent, with the chase scene standing out as enjoyable. However, the fight sequence involving car repairs lacks conviction and misses the mark on delivering fun. The production values by SRT Entertainments are solid.

Analysis: Staying true to its genre, Mechanic Rocky begins on a slow note but picks up steam in the final 30 minutes. It's a departure from the usual for Vishwak Sen, and he delivers an impressive performance. While the first half lacks engagement, the latter part of the second half provides enjoyable moments. Shraddha Srinath takes on a distinctly different role and shines in it. Overall, Mechanic Rocky is partly successful and moderately entertaining.