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Power

Name: Power
Director: Bobby Kolli
Released: 2014
Duration: 147 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2014

Director

Bobby Kolli

Runtime

147 minutes

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The film operates as a conventional action-comedy that emphasizes traditional masculine heroism. The plot is driven by the dualities of two male leads, highlighting archetypes of the aspiring officer and the corrupt official. While the film offers regional cultural immersion through its South Asian setting, it lacks complexity in representing diverse identities. The narrative adheres to established genre clichés rather than challenging social hierarchies or exploring varied identities. Ultimately, the film functions as a typical genre piece. It focuses on individual moral journeys and the restoration of order, offering little in the way of progressive social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Power have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a traditional masculine storyline centered around a protagonist's quest for power. There is no depiction of non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Power portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around male characters and their interactions with law enforcement. Female characters likely play supporting roles rather than driving the main conflict.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Power?

Fair

The film is set in South Asia, specifically in Hyderabad and Kolkata. While the cast is ethnically uniform, the narrative delves into regional dynamics and the workings of Indian law enforcement.

How does Power represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story examines themes of institutional corruption and the moral ambiguity of law enforcement. It centers on individual redemption and the restoration of order within traditional moral frameworks.

Does Power include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers non-Western cultural immersion through its specific South Asian setting.
Explores regional dynamics and the complexities of Indian law enforcement.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of non-binary gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
The narrative is heavily centered on male roles, limiting female character roles.
Does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Ravi Teja plays a young man desperate to become a police officer, who becomes embroiled in a plot to pose as his lookalike in order to re-capture an infamous thug from rogue cops. The film revolves around two similar looking people, Baldev Sahay - a corrupt ACP in Kolkata and Tirupathi - a person aspiring to become a police officer in Hyderabad. The home minister of Kolkata recruits Tirupathi to play as Baldev to catch a gangster rescued by Baldev. Rest of the story is all about why Baldev became a corrupt cop and how Tirupathi executed the unfinished mission of Baldev.

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