Not Much More than Magic in 'Maestro'
In 'Maestro,' we're left with an impression but not with an understanding of the main character.

Gangaram (Gopichand), an orphan raised by M.S. Narayana always craves to be a Police Officer and he becomes one. His intensity, dedication and straight forwardness gains him respect from his seniors and soon he starts running a cell that specializes in killing the gang members of two gangs – Talwar Gang and Khaled Gang. How does this honest police officer try to get on top of these gangs forms the rest of the story.
In 'Maestro,' we're left with an impression but not with an understanding of the main character.
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