Salute Movie Review

Cast : Vishal, Nayanatara, Upendra, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Chandra Mohan, Brahmanandam, Ali, Jeeva, Ravi Kale
Music Director : Harris Jayaraj
Producer : Vikram Krishna
Banner : GK Film Corporation


A truly magical and brave action flick triggers everyone’s imagination and the number of people who fall for its hypnotic appeal is so staggering. Salute, hero Vishal’s latest flick is all action and has cast him as a super-hero. However, in addition to perfectly shaping his role, as a hero who is so clear about his skills and reach, Vishal has also understood the potential of his co-stars and has helped them play to their peak in the film. As a result, Salute shimmers with a versatile energy and skills.



Satyam (Vishal) is the assistant commissioner of police who takes charge in the city police station. Tough and straightforward, he is also a warm and caring son devoted to taking care of his physically-challenged mother. At that time, the department is given directions for some urgent and inevitable shooting encounters. But AC Satyam upsets the police plans and saves those menacing rowdies from the police. When everyone is so piqued by his behaviour, Satyam offers an explanation saying that the keepers of law are not supposed to uphold it. The department is convinced by this striking explanation. Apparently, the Chief Minister is unwell and there is a severe tug-of-war that goes on between the next three officials who are in line for the position. Satyam is called in to handle the sudden unrest in the law and order that arises in the state. Meanwhile, the problem takes a threatening shape when one of the power-hungry minions chooses to appoint his goon to eliminate the rest from the race.



When the goon is all set to kill his prey, a third person substitutes for him and carries out the killings. Both the hired assassin and the minister are hassled about the intervention. Knowing their enemy-trail, they suspect the third surviving minister as the quiet culprit. But soon, he also becomes a prey to the killer’s unfailing target. Sensing trouble, the minister ropes Satyam in for his protection and for the investigation of the murders. Satyam digs through the maze and while getting through his mission to track down his final victim, Satyam meets the killer face-to-face.



An ensuing flashback reveals the background of the killer as well as his connection with the super cop. What is the connection? In what way is he linked to Satyam’s sad past? Does it reveal Satyam’s steep and gruelling climb to the top? Has the meeting revived any old confrontations? Has the rethink brought any sad truths to the surface? Do Satyam’s usual stratagems work in toning down the killer’s angst and goal? Who wins at last, Satyam, the principled cop, the merciless picador or the blood-thirsty bunch who is all set to clamber to the top? Watch the action extravaganza to know!



At the prime of his career, Vishal has indeed entered a challenging domain and his hard work and action spell nothing else but success! Watching him on the move-making those adroit moves and stunning action bits which pack so much perseverance and control or making those fluent knock-outs, cuts and thrusts in the manner and style of a master fighter is to know what real action is all about. Nayantara is one who adds gloss to each and every frame of Salute. But here, as the smart video journalist, Nayan too has a significant role to play. Upendra’s character is one which brings in the surprise element in the story. Watch the movie to know all about it. However, the multitalented actor too has given a sterling performance in Salute.



The cinematography particularly in the Vishal-Nayan hot song sequence as well as all through the action scenes is just amazing. Music, particularly the re-recording bits are wonderful and effective to stir excitement. The sudden twists and sharp and surprising turns happen to be the strength of the movie. Director Rajesekar’s eloquent and thrill-a-minute touches are indeed remarkable.



Honest policeman Satyam’s rise, projected from his humble beginnings has in fact packed so much punch and style that it is impossible to imagine him in just one assigned role. He makes the strong impression of a super-hero cum cop. Salute is indeed a spectacular production from the GK Films Corporation stables. Of course, the movie’s success will be shared equally by each and everyone who have worked with the profound involvement in chiselling the action saga!