A bold new attempt

‘Rocket Driver’

– Movie Review

Vishvath is a science graduate and enthusiast who is pushed to be an auto driver due to circumstances.

He admires former president and late scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam so much so that he dreams of him and has a portrait of him on his auto.

But what happens when one fine day, he comes across a 17-year-old (Naga Vishal) who claims to be APJ Abdul Kalam from Rameswaram and backs it with enough evidence?

It is up to Vishvath to safely take the young man back to his timeline for the future’s sake.

Directed by Sriraram Ananthashankar, ‘Rocket Driver’ has a simple message to tell. That it does not matter if the deed is small or big if the intentions are right and honest.

‘Rocket Driver’ is a film that is full of heart, but also feels empty in certain spaces that can make you feel lackluster in certain places.

The film is also backed with solid performances by the lead actors, which makes you feel light-hearted.

Vishvath is lively onscreen and has delivered a neat performance getting into the skin of the character.

Naga Vishal as the young Kalam is impressive and has delivered what was expected from him.

Sunaina’s role contributes in taking the film forward and she has done her part well.

Kathadi Ramamurthy as Kalam’s real-life friend excels in the scenes in which he appears.

Kaushik Krish’s songs and bgm gel well with the movie. Rest of the technical aspects of the movie are good as well.
Rating: 3.5/5 

By Naveen

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