MOVIE REVIEWS

Rating: 4.5/5

Star cast: Pawan Kalyan, Samantha, Pranitha
Producer: BVSN Prasad, Director: Trivikram Srinivas

What Is Good: Pawan--Pawan--Pawan, Trivikram Dialogues and Closeup Shots, Boman Irani, Neat Family Entertaine, DSP Heart Touching Re-Recording and MS-Narayana.

What Is Bad: Weak Villains Role & Charecterization, Dragging Narration in Second Half, Heroines, Choreography, Songs Picturization(except Ninu Chudagane), Dragging Climax and So Many Twists.

Boring Scenes: Whole Episode of Kota Srinivasa Rao, Pranitha Flirting with Pawan Kalyan, Few Action Episodes.

Watch It or Not?: "The Neat Family Entertainer of Year - 2013". Enjoy it in Theaters.

Attarintiki Daredi Review: Story

Gowtham Nandan (Pawan Kalyan) is a grandson of multi billionaire Raghu Nandan (Boman Irani) in Milan, Italy. To complete his grandfather’s wish, Gowtham comes to India with a gang. On the Other hand Sunanda (Nadhiya) daughter of Raghunandan gets separated from the family due to love marriage with Rao Ramesh. From the word go Gowtham aka. Siddhu starts helping Sunanda family and business issues. But thing turns around when Sunanda plans to make Prameela (Pranita) and Shasi (Samantha) get married to Siddappa’s (Kota Srinivasa Rao) family. Who will marry Gowtham Nanda ? Will Raghu Nandan see his daughter before his last breath ? Did Gowtham Succeed in his master plan to bring back his Athayya forms rest of the story line.

Attarintiki Daredi Review: StarPerformances

Powerstar Pawan Kalyan reached to a state that anything he does is style and anything he sets is trend... Rajanikanth was the only person to achieve this feet before. In all movies so far... Pawan Kalyan did Action, Comedy, His trade mark witty dialogue delivery, Stylish Romance and Innocent Story Telling, Folk Dance. You get to see Pawan doing all of his best together in this film. He did very well in his character. He excelled a lot in the sentimental scenes. Pawan Kalyan repeated feminine scenes, which was not so apprehensive.

Lead actresses selection could have been better. Pranitha Subash needs to work on her dumb expressions... She never appeared as Heroine next to Pawan. Samantha Ruth Prabu is alright in her performance. She has very limited character to play in this film. Nadia stands out with first class performance in the title lead. M.S. Narayana, Ali & Bramhanandam succeeds in providing laughs. Boman Irani is okay in his character, but director failed to elevate his performance with nice character arc. Kota Srinivasa Rao has very less role to play in his unfinished character. Rest of the characters provide necessary support to the main leads.

Attarintiki Daredi Review: Direction, Music & Technical Aspects

The story is not unusual or fresh, but the script certainly is. Trivikram has shown that with a fine story and a dependable script, a competent film can be made with a Powerful actor. In a way his screenplay is the real winner in the first half, but you will start finding it dragged post interval.The second half of the film is not dealt well, but has few comedy blocks in the middle. The flashback episode is pretty casual. The last fifteen minutes of the film is good during which the sentimental scenes come in. Trivikram tried to elevate “Boothu thappu ani chepthoo chupinche vadini kottali” with Ahalya Aammayakuralu skit scene, but he took major time to establish the scene, Later added Katama Rayuda song without any sense of situation. Trivikram even failed to conclude Siddappa’s character in the end.

Trivikram shows his art as a writer with the dialogues touching both the extremes, the witty Pawan mark to the heart stirring variety. He has also been greatly assisted by the superb camera by Prasad Murella to capture his trademark closeup shots... However Prasad disappoints to canvas the DSP's kewl music. Editor could have used his scissors further more in second half. Music composition of Devi Sri Prasad is alright, By-The-Way: This may be one of the best Re-Recording [Back Ground Score] by DSP. Fights are choreographed well, It is just the introduction fight is way above common audien understandability. Production Values from Sri Venkateshwara Cine Chitra are grand.

Attarintiki Daredi Review: Analysis

Whether you feel the leak will end up hurting the success Atharintiki Daredi in the long run. Leak will effect, only if those who have downloaded the film end up seeing it in mobiles & DVD and stay waiting for its second half print. As a high budgeted film releasing after a gap of two months movie has large seethe in Tollywood, people will obviously come forward to check out Pawan Kalyan - Trivikram, who has given super hit Jalsa in their earlier attempt. The leak and the associated far-flung press coverage serving as a useful promotional tool for Pawan Kalyan’s Atharintiki Daredi.

Trivikram etched a perfect - the perfect role & charecterization for Power Star Pawan Kalyan [PSPK]. The whole movie is certainly a feast for all Pawan fans. Attarintiki Daredi is a pure family entertainer with all the heroic elements injected without confusing audience. Oh - Yeah, There is a bit of dragging to balance out the family entertainer with all heroic elements. But Youth & Families both would like this movie by-en-large. The movie could have been further crisp in the second half and further story line to tell during the second half. Also, Hoped the songs to get picturized better and action episodes were trimmer and Comedy would have been further smooth rather appearing as injected forcibly. But overall... We should appreciate Producer BVSN Prasad, Hero Pawan Kalyan & Director Trivikram for thier attemp of a CLEAN FAMILY ENTERTAINER with a star like Pawan Kalyan, trust me it pays off. Had Trivikram taken further care about few aspects the movie would have beaten Gabbar Singh.

Those who’ve seen its first half and have become even more curious about the final product, will be happy with the project. On the whole Atharintiki Daredi a well-made film which is sure to go well with Pawan Kalyan fans and family audience. Go for it. It’s a clean family entertainer.

Bottom Line : Pawan Succeeds in Family Daari...

Review by ravindra kumar

Review : Alias Janaki – Flawed execution

	Release date : 26 July 2013
	MAACINEMA TELUGU Rating :2.25/5
	Director : Daya K
	Producer : Neelima Tirumalasetti
	Music Director : Shravan
	Starring : Venkat Rahul, AnishaAmbrose, Nagendra Babu

Neelima Thirumalasetty, who produced the film ‘Panjaa’ , is now producing some small budget films with fresh talent. The first film to come out from this initiative is ‘Alias Janaki’. The movie has been directed by Daya. Venkat Rahul, who is related to Megastar Chiranjeevi’, is the hero of the film and Anisha Ambrose is the heroine. The movie has released today, so let us see how it is.

Story :

Janaki Ram (Venkat Rahul) is an honest and socially responsible person. He works in the Town Planning division of the GHMC and quickly makes a mark as an honest and fearless government servant. He takes the ideals taught by his father (Naga Babu) very seriously and lives by them.

This honest attitude causes a lot of issues for Janaki Ram. He also crosses the path of a notorious local Don named Mysa (Sathru), who is hell bent on occupying a piece of primegovernment land illegally. Janaki Ram’s superior officer (Tanikella Bharani) tries to reason with him and advises him to tone down his righteousness, but he is unsuccessful.

An enraged Mysa decides to strike back. The people around Janaki Ram start to suffer and this struggle creates a rift between Janaki and his girlfriend Chaitra (Anisha Ambrose).

Will Janaki Ram compromise in order to save himself? Or will he fight back? That forms the story of Alias Janaki.

Plus Points :

Anisha Ambrose looks good and she has given a decent performance, within the limitations of her character. Sathru has given a nice performance in the role of Mysa. Tanikella Bharani and Naga Babu are classy, as usual. Sri Ramya is ok.

The film gains some momentum just before the intermission. There is good emotion in these sequences. The basic storyline of the film is quite good. The hit song ‘Kadhal Prema’ has been shot well.

Minus Points :

Venkat Rahul looks quite odd in this movie. He has just one single expression throughout this film and he must learn to emote, if he wants to move ahead as an actor. He also needs to work on his appearance and style.

The film has a good plot, but the team botched up the execution. Poor screenplay is one of the biggest issues this movie has. There is no logical flow in the proceedings. Despite a very short runtime of a 105 minutes, the viewing experience can get a little tedious at times.

The romantic track between Janaki Ram and Chaitra is not up to the mark. There is absolutely zero chemistry between the lead actors.

The hero also breaks into tears at the drop of a hat. Without proper emotional justification, such scenes just do not work. Tanikella Bharani’s abrupt change of heart defies logic.

Technical Aspects :

Cinematography is pretty decent for a film of this budget. However some images look quite grainy, especially in low light sequences. Editing is quite poor. Viewers will get confused between flashback episodes and current scenes. Music is a big asset for the film, but re-recording could have been better.

Direction is not up to the mark. But should the director be blamed completely if the artistes can’t act? Production values are ok for a film of this budget.

Verdict :

Alias Janaki is a film that could easily have been so much better. A better hero and smarter screenplay would have helped. Neelima Thirumalasetty’s intentions are worth applauding, but she needs to take better care about the execution of her future projects.

MAA CINEMA TELUGU Rating – 2.25/5

Review : Kevvu Keka – Falls flat

	Release date : 19 July 2013
	MAACINEMA TELUGU Rating : 2.5/5
	Director : Devi Prasad C
	Producer : Boppana Chandrasekhar
	Music Director : Bheems, Chinni Charan
	Starring : Allari Naresh, Sharmila Mandre

Story :Comedy King Allari Naresh has teamed up with Sharmila Mandre and director Devi Prasad for the comedy film ‘Kevvu Keka’. Boppana Chandrasekhar is the producer. The movie hasreleased today, so let us see of if it is going to entertain as promised.

Buchi Raju (Allari Naresh) is a salesman in Kalanikethan Mall. He lives with his uncle Abrakadabra Appa Rao (Krishna Bhagawan), who is a magician. Buchi Raju happens to come across Maha Lakshmi (Sharmila Mandre) one fine day and falls in love with her. Maha Lakshmi also responds to Buchi Babu and they fall in love.

Maha Lakshmi’s father Subba Rao (M.S.Narayana) does not approve of this alliance as Buchi Raju is not a rich guy. To win Maha Lakshmi’s hand, Buchi Raju promises to earn a lot of money within 6 months and leaves.

Through his uncle Appa Rao, he comes to know about a Bangkok businessman named Gottam Gopalakrishna (Ashish Vidyardhi) and a fortune that is waiting for him. Armed with this information, Buchi Raju decides to go to Bangkok to seek his money.

What happens next? Will Buchi Raju succeed in his efforts? That forms the story of this film.

Plus Points :

Allari Naresh was his usual self in this film. He succeeded in entertaining viewers to a certain extent with his comedy timing and mannerisms. He also looked quite stylish in this film. Sharmila Mandre has done a good job. Ashish Vidyardhi is very effective in a full length comedy.

Krishna Bhagawan, Ali and Dhan Raj entertain parts. The first half of the movie has some good moments. The shopping mall episode, party episode and the song medleys have come out well. Entertainment quotient in the first half is decent.

Minus Points :

The film’s second half is a big letdown. Comedy quotient drops alarmingly here and the film seems to drag on and on.

The director has concentrated more on coming up with a confusion drama in the second half and this has not worked well. A senior and talented comedian like M.S.Narayana has been wasted in this film.

The romantic track between Naresh and Sharmila Mandre should have been better. It is quite superficial. Songs act as speed breakers for this movie and do not help the proceedings at all.
The climax block is dragged out.

Technical Aspects :

Cinematography is ok. The editor should have trimmed off a number of scenes in the second half. Background score is just about ok.

Devi Prasad has handled the direction, screenplay and story departments. He has not done justice to any of them. He loses control of the film in the second half.

Verdict :

Kevvu Keka has a decent first half but the film goes downhill in the second half. Allari Naresh has tried his best, but that is not enough to save this film.

MAACINEMA TELUGU Rating – 2.5/5

KALYANRAM’S OM MOVIE REVIEW  

After a long gap, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram is testing his fortunes at the Box Office  with the film ‘OM’. The movie has been produced with a big budget and it has been shot in 3D format. Nikeesha Patel and Kriti Kharbandha are the heroines in the movie. Sunil Reddy is the director. The film has released today, so let us see how it is.

Story :

Arjun (Kalyan Ram) loves his dad Harischandra Prasad (Karthik) and is a devoted son. Father and son share a great bond. The family has some enemies and chief among them is Byrreddy (Rao Ramesh). Byrreddy tries his best to assassinate Harischandra Prasad but he is thwarted every time by Arjun.

Into this scenario comes in Anjali (Kriti Kharbandha). Arjun falls for her charm and good nature. As expected, love blossoms between the two. But the story needs a twist now and in comes Rhea (Nikisha Patel). Rhea is the daughter of Harischandra Prasad’s friend (Ahuthi Prasad).

Meanwhile, Byrreddy decides to seek the help of Sampath Raj, who is also a sworn enemy of Harischandra Prasad. A battle for revenge begins and Arjun discovers some shocking truths that shake the very foundations of his life.

What are those truths? Will he succeed in protecting his father’s life? That forms the story of OM 3D

Plus Points :

Kalyan Ram looks decent in a few action sequences. Kriti Kharbandha looks quite beautiful in the film. Nikeesha Patel brings in the required glamour touch.

Veteran actor Karthik has delivered a classy performance and he will be a good fit for character roles in Telugu Films. Suresh has done a good job. Some 3D effects are decent. Rao Ramesh entertains to a certain extent with his Srikakulam slang.

The short run time is an asset for this movie. The climax twist and interval twists are neat.

Minus Points :

When a film does not have good story or screenplay, no amount of technical expertise can save it. ‘OM’ is a movie which does not require 3D at all. Except for a few 3D shots, most of them fail to make an impression.

VFX is very poor. One scene which sorely stands out is that trailer explosion scene on the bridge. The VFX quality of that scene is very poor.

There are way too many fights in this movie. The story does not have a logical flow and there are some unexplained gaps in the plot.

Viewers will find it tough to connect to the story emotionally. Entertainment quotient is also very low.

Technical Aspects :

Ajayan Vincent’s cinematography is just mediocre. Editing is very jerky and does not help matters at all. Background score is quite mediocre and does not help matters much.

Sunil Reddy’s direction leaves a lot to be desired. He should have taken better care about the screenplay. Production values are decent.

Verdict :

‘OM’ is just another loud and clichéd action drama with a very routine plot. The 3D effects do not add much value for the movie. Some good performances and one or two nice moments are just about the only things that work in this film.