‘Lakshya’ movie review: Well dressed but misses the bull’s eye

But for archery and Naga Shaurya, there isn’t much to root for in this predictable tale

In sports dramas, the primary character is driven by a strong goal and we tend to root for the underdog. In Lakshya, the theme is refreshingly different, as it is centred around archery, a sport rarely explored in Telugu cinema.

Protagonist Pardhu (Naga Shaurya)’s father has an unrealised dream of winning a big archery game. After his death, Pardhu’s grandfather (Sachin Khedekar) supports Pardhu to train in archery and represent the country.

However, there is a hitch. In crucial matches, Pardhu can hit the bull’s eye only if his grandfather is present; his presence gives Pardhu the confidence to win matches. When the prodigy is unable to raise finances to buy archery equipment, predictably his grandfather ignores his heart ailment and diverts money meant for his surgery to buy it. Pardhu goes on to win championships.