April 28 Em Jarigindi revolves around Vihari (Raja Ranjith), a struggling scriptwriter who embarks on a road trip to find inspiration for his next story. Accompanied by his wife Pravallika (Sherry Agarwal) and children, Vihari arrives in the quaint town of Siripuram. During a night halt, he notices strange events in an adjacent guest house and decides to stay there to draw creative ideas from these occurrences.

What starts as a simple exploration soon turns into a series of eerie incidents, revealing the presence of four mysterious spirits. The film then tries to unravel the backstory of these spirits and their connection to Vihari, forming the crux of the narrative.

Highlights
Conceptually different take on a horror-thriller.
Some engaging sequences in the first half.
Rajeev Kanakala and Raja Ranjith’s performances stand out intermittently.
Occasional comic relief, primarily through Chammak Chandra, though hit-and-miss.

Drawbacks
Uneven pacing, particularly in the second half.
Weak screenplay and inconsistent narration.
Limited characters, which make the film feel stretched at times.
Predictable plot twists and an underwhelming climax.
Music and cinematography fail to create a gripping thriller atmosphere.

Verdict
April 28 Em Jarigindi is a thriller with a fresh premise that unfortunately fails to maintain suspense and audience interest. While the first half shows promise with eerie setups and a curious storyline, the second half becomes predictable and slow, reducing the overall impact. Performances by Raja Ranjith, Sherry Agarwal, and Rajeev Kanakala provide moments of relief, but technical aspects like music, cinematography, and editing are just adequate.