Movie Reviews

#VishwanathAndSons A Watchable, Clean Family Entertainer With a Good 1st Half but a Weak 2nd Half!

After a slow start, the first half feels refreshing and stays focused on the core plot with a good mix of fun and emotion. Just when you expect that flow to continue, the second half drifts into melodrama with subplots that don’t really work and the fun becoming limited. The climax is handled a little better.

Suriya, Mamitha, and Radhika all deliver solid performances. Venky Atluri’s dialogue writing is the film’s biggest strength, while the music is adequate. The second half simply needed better writing. Still, it works once as a clean timepass family entertainer, though it had the potential to be much better.

Rating: 2.5/5

#Lenin Template Commercial Film with a Few Interesting Twists!

Decent intro with a setup drawing parallels to the Mahabharatham. However, the film soon turns flat with an ineffective love story and tried and tested commercial beats. The film picks up from the pre-interval, and while a few second half blocks and twists work well, its biggest issue is that it feels too reminiscent of rural dramas we’ve seen before, giving it an outdated feel at times.

Thaman’s music is a hit and miss, and the song placement is bad. Akhil shows improvement over his previous outings and delivers a watchable film, but this one doesn’t have enough to be a completely satisfying watch. Average!

Rating: 2.5/5

#RaoBahadur An Ambitious Experiment That Never Fully Clicks and Tests Your Patience at times!

A very bold and unconventional attempt that struggles to justify its ambition. The first half tests your patience and largely serves as setup. Second half offers better drama and an interesting climax, but the narrative is dragged out and too lengthy. The social commentary has potential, but it gets lost within the drama instead of leaving a lasting impact.

Satya Dev delivers a fantastic performance. Venkatesh Maha comes up with a very unique idea, but becomes too self-indulgent, and the film ultimately gets lost in translation.

Rating: 2.25/5

రావు బహదూర్ మూవీ రివ్యూ... ఇది ఏ విధంగానూ రెగ్యులర్, రొటీన్ సినిమా కాదు. ఆలా అని థియేటర్ లో ఆడుతుంది అని చెప్పలేము. 

కానీ థియేటర్ లో చుడండి. నిజమైన కొత్త సినిమా అనుభూతి ఇస్తుంది. ఇది కాలక్షేపంగా చూసేది కాదు, ప్రతి సీన్ ను డీకోడ్ చేసుకుంటూ చూడాలి. అప్పుడే దర్శకుడి మీద... నిర్మాతల మీద నటుల మీద గౌరవం పెరుగుతుంది. 

పంచ్ లైన్ - మళ్ళి మళ్ళి రాదు.. బహదూర్

#Nagabandham An Outright Tedious Watch!

A film that starts with intrigue but progressively gets worse. The second half is even weaker, with outdated writing and scene staging that borders on parody. What should have been an engaging storyline turns into a tedious watch that’s hard to sit through and unbearable in many places.

Apart from the artwork, set design, and bits of the music, there’s very little to appreciate. There’s clearly effort behind the film, but when it fails to get the basics right, it leads to lifeless narration and a disappointing overall experience.

Outright Bad.

Rating: 1.75/5

#MaaIntiBangaaram Familiar Story, Boring Execution!

A familiar and predictable story narrated in a very flat manner from start to finish. While the second half picks up compared to the first, the ineffective backstory, weak villain thread, and lack of engaging moments make it difficult to stay invested. Emotions rarely land, and the film struggles to generate any real momentum throughout.

Samantha is neat in her role and a few subtle comedy moments work here and there. However, the subpar BGM and uninspired narration prevent the film from leaving much of an impact.

Below Average.

Rating: 2.25/5

ఇంటికి అందరు మహాలక్ష్మిలు కానక్కర్లేదు. కాళికా కూడా దేవతే.

#MaaIntiBangaram is a well-made entertainer that showcases both Samantha’s star power and her acting prowess.

Director Nandini Reddy and creator Raj Nidimoru deliver an action-packed story rooted in strong family emotions, striking a fine balance between commercial appeal and sentiment.

One of the film’s unique highlights is Samantha appearing in sarees throughout the film - even during the action sequences- which adds a distinctive touch to her character.

Instagram influencer Manjusha shines in a well-written role as the protagonist’s friend and delivers a confident performance. Sreemukhi is equally impressive and leaves a mark with her presence.

I loved the way old classic “muthyamantha pasupu” song is fully used at the beginning of the film.

I particularly loved the moment where Sreelakshmi reads the “Nenu Rachayitri…” poem from a magazine - a delightful meta reference to her iconic track in Chantabbai.

The climax works wonderfully and provides a satisfying payoff.

A cameo by Vennela Kishore towards the end feels like the perfect dessert after a satisfying meal.

Samantha delivers with full force, and it feels like the good days are back for Telugu cinema this June.

A blockbuster!

#SingGeetham సింగ్..గీతం : రేటింగ్ కు దూరం

సింగీతం సృజన....నాగ్ అశ్విన్ కృషి....వైజయంతీ అభిరుచి

మంచి విషయాల మీద మంచి సినిమాలు రావు అని..

చెత్త సినిమాల మీద సదా సణిగేవారంతా..

ఈ సినిమా చూడండి.

నోట్ : కాస్త ఓపిక..అభిరుచి వుండాలి.

ఇది భూమిలో వున్న బంగారం కోసం ఆశపడి భూమి పై వున్న పచ్చటి బంగారాన్ని పాడుచేసుకున్న ఊరి కథ...

పట్టిందల్లా బంగారం అయితే బతుకు ఎంత దారుణంగా వుంటుందో

చెప్పిన ‘మిడాస్ టచ్’ మనుషుల వ్యధ...

బంగారం సంగతి అలా వుంచితే, మైనింగ్ పేరిట జరుగుతున్న పర్యావరణ విధ్వసాన్ని పరోక్షంగా తెలియ చెప్పిన వ్యవస్థ వైనం.

#SingGeetham Unique concept with its ups and downs, but deserves a try!

A genuinely unique attempt that takes time to find its footing. The musical aspect works initially but starts to feel stretched in the middle portions, while the comedy only lands in bits. However, the film’s core lies in the emotional second half, and from the flashback till the climax, the emotional payoffs land well.

DSP’s music is the film’s biggest backbone and this is his best work in recent times. Kudos to Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and the Vyjayanthi team for attempting an unconventional concept like this.

May not be everyone’s cup of tea, but its uniqueness and emotional payoffs make it a decent watch that deserves a try.

Rating: 2.75/5

Completed watching the movie:

#Peddi’s final portion makes you emotional.

It’s about a man who goes to any extent to bring identity and recognition to his village and its people.

Ram Charan and the film deserve national awards.

This is not an entertainment-oriented film; it’s an emotionally driven, content-rich film.

It’s appreciable that a big star like Ram Charan took up such a content-driven project.

Loved the English lyrics and the music that play in the background during #Peddi’s elevation sequences! A.R. Rahman’s score is absolutely top-notch.

Technically, #Peddi is brilliant!

On the whole, #Peddi is an inspirational film with solid box-office potential!

#Peddi A watchable commercial entertainer with an honest story that works in parts despite its regular template narration!

The first half is fairly average with template commercial elements, and Jahnvi’s track doesn’t work. However, the stretch from the pre-interval to the end of Massa Massa is the film’s biggest highlight and is executed well. Post that, the film drags with ups and downs, though the climax is wrapped up neatly.

Ram Charan is terrific and clearly carries the film. His transformation and effort are evident throughout. ARR’s music works well and is another highlight. Buchi Babu Sana succeeds in presenting an honest story, but the screenplay and editing could have been better.

Has its share of flaws, but can be watched with expectations in check for Ram Charan’s performance, the music, and the honest story.

Rating: 2.75/5