Prathinidhi Movie Review

Prathinidhi review: Thought-provoking Prathinidhi

With elections just around the corner, films with political backdrop hitting the screens. After handful of films like Prabhanjanam, Pratightana, here comes Nara Rohit's Prathinidhi. Unlike others, this film has got hype ever since the makers unveiled its first teaser. Rohit has been going through lean phase of late. Unfazed by it, Rohit teams up with newcomer Prashanth Mandava for a political drama. Will he overcome the jinx with this? Check out our verdict.

Plot: Manchodu Sreenu (Nara Rohit) is a responsible citizen who strictly goes by rule book. He doesn't even let anyone to throw the waste on roads. One day he abducts the Chief Minister of State. And yes, it has a purpose. What was it? What compelled Sreenu to kidnap the CM? What are all his demands? Did he manage to come out of it at the end? All these form the crux of the story.

Performances:

Nara Rohit: Nara Rohit as Manchodu Sreenu hogs the limelight. He carries off the film on his shoulders. It's his show all the way. His subtle performance work in favour of the film. Yet Rohit couldn't overcome his negatives while playing romantic interest. Rohit needs to focus on this and rest all is fine.

Kota Sreenivasa Rao: Kota Sreenivasa Rao might have donned the cap of politician umpteen times and yes, he did act like CM in many films for the past. Yet, Kota's role in Prathinidhi is quite different from his previous ones. Unlike his erstwhile films, Kota has more or less equal screen presence with Nara Rohit in the film. Kota fits the bill aptly.

Shubhra Aiyyappa: Newcomer Shubhra Aiyyappa is not so easy on eyes. She looks old. Shubhra needs to improve her acting prowess. Else, going gets tough for her given that there is high competition.

Technical aspects: On technical front, Prathinidhi scores well. Chitti Babu cranks his camera well. Background score comes in handy for gripping narrative. Editing is good. However, editor should have used his scissors well for the first part of the film which appears draggy at times.

Thumbs Up:
1. Nara Rohit
2. Story
3. Gripping Screenplay
4. Dialogues
5. Climax

Thumbs Down:
1. Romantic track of Rohit-Shubhra Aiyyappa
2. Sluggish narration in first half

Analysis: The film opens with interesting title cards quoting best quotes of popular, influential leaders. Right from then, the movie goes on pace till the end. It is a bold, fresh take on prevailing political system. The well-conceived, thought-provoking film is an eye-opener to many wicked politicians and traditional political parties. Despite handful of mistakes, draggy narration at times, debutante director succeeds in keeping the thrill alive till the end. It's the second half, told convincingly, that saves the film.

Especially, Manchodu Sreenu's demands for releasing CM and his reasons for abducting him is what strikes a chord. Dialogues are big asset. Nara Rohit's subtle performance works in favour of the film. Actors Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Posani Krishna Murali as usual did fine job. Hitting the screens in political season, Prathinidhi makes for a good watch.

Verdict: Manchi Prathinidhi (Good representative)

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Friday, 28 February 2014

Bheemavaram Bullodu Movie Review

Rating:2.25/5

Cast: Sunil , Esther , Sayaji Shinde , Supreeth and others

Directed by : Udaya Sankar

Produced by : Suresh

Banner :Suresh Productions

Music by : Anup Rubens

Release Date : 2014-02-27

Bheemavaram Bullodu Movie Review

Sunil is back as Bhimavaram Bullodu after his failed attempt to make an impression as solo hero in Mr. Pellikoduku. Udaya Sankar of Kalisundam Ra fame directed this film and Suresh produced it.

What is it about?

Rambabu (Sunil) is a timid guy who stays away from troubles. One day he comes to know that he has brain tumor and will die in ten days. So he decides to some good for society in those ten days and messes with rowdies of Hyderabad. Doctor reveals that Rambabu has no brain tumor and now he has to run for his life. Also he has a task to impress his lover's (Esther) dad (Sayaji Shinde).

Performances:

Sunil is in his elements as Rambabu. He tried hard to justice to his role and not to seem like a regular commercial hero. However those who expect trademark Sunil comedy will be disappointed with this character. Esther is alright. Posani Krishna Murali's comedy didn't impress. Prithviraj's act as blind man is good. Supreeth is okay and Sayaji Shinde is standard. There are so many actors in this film and everyone did their bit.

Technicalities:
Udaya Sankar's last film Raraju was a dud and he has waited for years to get another opportunity. Despite sitting idle for many years, he couldn't write a good story. The story of this film is given by Kalidas and it is too cliched and ordinary. Even the screenplay and treatment are so bad that Bhimavaram Bullodu fails on many levels.

Cinematography is standard and editing could have been much much better. There is so much lag in the second half which could have been edited out. Dialogues by Sridhar are silly and Music by Anup Rubens is mediocre. The film is made on a very low budget.

Analysis:

Audience expects a good comedy with Sunil playing the lead role. Bhimavaram Bullodu tried to entertain, but the cliched treatment and stale comedy didn't help the cause. First half of the movie is a total waste with Sunil playing an action hero with so many fight scenes. Everything can be predicted from scene one and there is not much fun to sit through this horrendous comedy.

There is comedy in bits and pieces in the second hour, but that will not please the ticket paying public. Sunil's efforts to impress Sayaji Shinde, his attempts to slip away from the goons should have been hilarious to make an impact. Sadly, Bhimavaram Bullodu doesn't deliver the required punch at the right time. At one point the film turns out to be unbearably predictable and boring that you will have to wait impatiently for the end titles to roll in.

Bhimavaram Bullodu is an unimpressive comedy that will not appeal to any section of audience. It is hard to sit through this film unless you are provided with the facility of fast forwarding the boring parts. You will be terribly disappointed if you are expecting genuine comedic moments from ace comedian Sunil. Better to watch his comedy bits on Gemini comedy or Youtube channel rather going for Bhimavaram Bullodu.

Verdict: Hopeless Bullodu

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