• India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
More
Hindi Tamil Telugu
More
In the news
Narendra Modi
Amit Shah
Box Office Collection
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
OTT releases
Hindi Tamil Telugu
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout

India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
Home / News / Entertainment News / 'Skylab' review: Feel-good narration, some ignorable flaws, no romantic track
Next Article
'Skylab' review: Feel-good narration, some ignorable flaws, no romantic track
Directed by debutant Vishvak Khanderao, 'Skylab' has Nithya Menen and Satyadev in lead roles

'Skylab' review: Feel-good narration, some ignorable flaws, no romantic track

By Aishwarya Ragupati
Dec 06, 2021
02:13 pm

What's the story

Nithya Menen and Satyadev's Skylab, directed by debutant Vishvak Khanderao, is based on stories the director heard about an American space station getting disintegrated in a Telangana village in 1979.

It was believed that the space station was about to crash on the district of Karimnagar.

Having read several news articles about this, I was looking forward to watching Skylab.

And, here's our review.

Cast

Menen and Satyadev's roles were fun to watch

Gauri (Menen) is a feudal lord's daughter, who strives hard to have her own career but she does not have the talent to fulfill her journalistic aspirations.

Her comical scenes were rib-tickling and thoroughly enjoyable.

Anand (Satyadev) loses his job after his greedy act to make more money gets caught. Both are individuals who are trying to get their careers back on track.

You're
20%
through

Lead actors

Film has no romantic track between the lead actors

One of the unexpected surprises in Skylab was that the lead characters were not paired opposite each other.

They hardly even met in the whole film. In fact, there was no romantic track in the movie at all.

Having the Skylab's crashing as a background for the fictional story, the film narrated how the highly superstitious villagers handled the situation.

And, it was hilarious!

You're
40%
through

Plot

'Skylab' narrates how people break superstitions to survive

As news about the probable crash spreads, the villagers do all things possible to survive.

They sell their properties, pray that they will name their kids "Skylab" if they survive the crash, etc.

Using the stories he heard, the director shows us how people from the oppressed class start their reform.

In other words, the crash was displayed as a blessing in disguise.

You're
60%
through

Details

The movie has several moments that clicked well

The film has several impactful moments narrating how the oppressed class starts improving during the crash scare.

Like, there was a scene when people reopened a public healthcare center (mostly used by the oppressed class) that was believed to be haunted.

There was also a sequence where people from the oppressed class found shelter at a temple meant only for the upper class.

You're
80%
through

Verdict

Some lifeless dialogues, but heart was in the right place

Prashanth Vihari's music and Aditya Javvadi's cinematography almost took us back to the '70s.

On the whole, if you want to take a break from the mainstream action and romantic movies, you will really enjoy this film.

Even with a few scenes that look dragged and some lifeless dialogues, the film had its heart in the right place.

Verdict: Skylab bags 3.5 stars.

Done!
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Related News
Latest
Nithya Menen
Telugu Films

Latest

Shoaib Bashir: Youngest England bowler to reach 50 Test wickets Test Cricket
Nani's 'HIT 3' arrives on Netflix on this date Netflix
Cannes: Margaret Qualley-Chris Evans's 'Honey Don't!' receives 6-minute standing ovation Cannes Film Festival
Presenting batters with the fastest fifties in ODI cricket West Indies Cricket Team

Nithya Menen

Aug 15, 2019: Release date for Akshay Kumar's 'Mission Mangal' India
Nithya Menen and Satyadev's 'Skylab': Makers drop rib-tickling trailer Entertainment

Telugu Films

'Asuran' Telugu remake, 'Narappa,' starring Venkatesh Daggubati, release date postponed Tamil Cinema
Jr. NTR's birthday: Fans treated with his fierce 'RRR' look SS Rajamouli
'Ek Mini Katha' to hit Amazon Prime on May 27 Bollywood
'Ek Mini Katha' review: Great comedic plot that stays under-utilized Movie Review
Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025