Friday, 2 June 2017

Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor Movie Review


Movie:  Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor
Cast: Sumanth Ashwin, Anisha Ambrose, Manali Rathod, Manasa Himavarsha, Krishna Bhagawan, Krishnudu and Others
Story, Screenplay, Direction and Dialogues: Vamsi
Producer: Madhura Sreedhar Reddy
Music: Mani Sharma
Cinematographer: Nagesh Banell
Editor: Baswa Pydireddy
Banner: Madhura Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Censor certificate: A
Runtime: 129.52 minutes
Release Date: June, 2nd, 2017
Watched at Shiva Parvathi theater, Kukatpally

Behind the Screens:
As we all, Sumanth Ashwin is Son of Senior and most successful Producer MS Raju. He entered into the industry a few years back, but still struggling to get the first hit of his career. In between, Kerintha is a decent film (Average) but that one is not helped to his career. He is teaming up with Senior Director Vamsi in the sequel of ‘Ladies Tailor’ – ‘Fashion Designer S/o Ladies Tailor’ releasing this Friday. Let us see how the movie is??

Story-line:
Gopalam (Sumanth Ashwin) is a small tailor in a village. He is soo famous as a tailor in both Godavari districts. But he aspires to become a Fashion Designer. To make it happen, he traps a rich girl in the village but then two other girls Ammulu (Manali Rathod) and an NRI
(Anisha Ambrose) are in scene and Gopalam are after them. Rest of the story is all about what is in store for him between the two girls and his high ambitions.


Performances:
Sumanth Ashwin is okay in the role of a village tailor and he just apt to vamsi's hero. The three heroines – Anisha Ambrose, Manali Rathod, and Manasa do not have much scope to perform. They are limited to showcase their glamor. Pandu who is seen as his assistant is decent as well. Krishna Bhagwan's comedy worked well in some parts. Rest of the characters help to main lead.

Analysis:
Veteran director Vamsi is totally disappointing in his comeback but he showed his mark in the dialogues and Godavari ambiance. The screenplay is totally disappointing. Dragged narration tests the patience the viewers. The main theme is good but bounded script is not at all good. Some romantic scenes are irritating. Vamsi could have narrated the film simply but in this case, the film is loud and irritating with his narration and romantic scenes.

Technical Values:
Mani Sharma's music is decent. Background score is good. Director Vamsi showed his mark in songs picturization and special mention too. Nagesh Banell’s camera work is impressive. He showed the beauty of the Godavari with his lens. Editing could have been better. Editor Baswa Pydireddy had a chance to trim many scenes in the film. Dance moves are good. Production values are appropriate.


Thumbs Up:
- Cinematography
- Songs Picturization

Thumbs Down:
- Dragged narration
- Second half
- Screenplay
- Vulgar comedy
- Bad execution
- Editing

Final Verdict:
'Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor' movie is a typical Vamsi film with Godavari sensibilities and slapstick comedy. Those worked big time in olden days but times have changed and so is the taste of the audience. Totally disappointing movie from Director Vamsi.
Fashion Designer is Outdated Village dropped Slapstick Comedy film. Skip this movie if you can.

Review by Manikick
Rating:   1.5/5

Andhhagadu Movie Review




Movie: Andhagaru
Cast: Raj Tharun, Hebah Patel, Rajendra Prasad, Sayaji Shinde, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sudharshan, Raja Ravindra, Jaya Prakash Reddy and Others
Director and Story: Veligonda Srinivas
Producer: Sunkara Rambrahmam
Music: Sekhar Chandra
Cinematographer: B Rajasekhar
Editor: MR Varma
Banner: AK Entertainments Pvt Ltd
Censor Certificate: UA
Runtime: 134 minutes ( 2 hr: 14 mins)
Release date: June 2nd, 2017
Watched at Galaxy Theater, Tolichowchi, Hyd

Behind the Screens:
Young Promising Hero Raj Tharun has got a minimum guarantee tag in his short period of career with his back to back promising success movies. Once again He is coming with his next film Andhhagadu which has Successful Writer Veligonda Srinivas making his directional debut. Let us see how the movie is?
Story-line:
Gautham (Raj Tharun) who works as a Radio Jockey in 92.7 Big FM at Vishakapatnam. By birth he was blind. He is a Love Guru for his Radio audience and is a similar character in real life as well. But then when he starts seeing the World with his eyes, things change drastically which forces him to do unimaginable things. What are those? forms the rest of the story.

Performances:
Raj Tarun appears as a blind man in a short period of 25 minutes in the film. It is more of comedy stuff than serious, He pulled it off effortlessly. He is more comfortable in comedy scenes than serious. He needs to work more on serious stuff. Hebah Patel gets a Glamour role yet again. The chemistry between them sizzled. Rajendra Prasad, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sayaji Shinder, Raja Ravindra and Jaya Prakash Reddy, Sudarshan are good in their roles.Rest of characters did their job well.
Analysis:
Successful Writer Veligonda Srinivas has turned director with this movie. He gets a decent score as a writer choosing a good story line but he is not fully successful in his debut direction attempt with some faults in the execution. 
After watching the trailer, all will think that this one is serious film why because hero plays a blind man role. But Andhhagadu is different one which has comedy scenes. Director succeeded as story writer than the movie director.

Technical Values:
Sekhar Chandra's music is pretty average. None of the songs are registered. Background score is passable. B. Rajasekhar's camera work is not bad. He should more concentrate on his lens to showcase the beauty of Vishakapatnam. Editor MR Varma should have been more careful with his scissors to few scenes after first 30 minutes. Fights and dance moves are okay. Production Values of AK Entertainments are okay. 

Thumbs Up:
- First 30 minutes
- Comedy bits
- Unexpected Twists 

Thumbs Down:
- Second half
- Camera Work
- Editing


Final Verdict:
Andhhagadu movie is an average time pass entertainer.
The first half of the film is filled with some good comedy scenes with a decent interval bang. Post interval the film gets serious with troubles hunting to hero. The second half is full of twists and turns. The second half is could have been better than this with the execution. The climax is predictable. 

Review by Manikick
Rating: 2.5/5

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam Movie Review




Movie: Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam
Cast: Naga Chaitanya, Rakul Preet Singh, Jagapathi Babu, Sampath, Vennala Kishore, Thagubothu Ramesh, Benarji, Chalapathi Rao, Annapurna, Kaumadi, Posani Krishna Murali, Raghu Babu, Prudhvi Raj, Hyper Aadhi, Saptha Giri and Others
Director and Story: Kalyan Krishna
Screenplay and Dialogues: Satyanand
Producer: Nagarjuna
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Cinematographer: SV Visweshwar
Editor: Gautham Raju
Banner: Annapurna Studios

Censor Certificate: UA
Runtime: 150 minutes 
Release date: 26th May 2016
Watched at Hitech Theater, Madhapur

Behind the Screens:
Naga Chaitanya had mixed results last year. His Premam was a decent success at the box office while his other film, Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo ended up as the biggest flop in his career. He has full hopes on his next project, Rarandoi Veduka Chooddham. The movie is directed by Kalyan Krishna who gave the biggest hit of his father’s career with Soggade Chinni Nayana. Let us see how the movie is?


Story-line:
Brahmarambha (Rakul Preet Singh) is a lovely village girl who comes to the city promising her mother she will never fall in love and will only marry the guy chosen by her father (Sampath Raj). She meets Siva (Naga Chaitanya) in Hero's friend Vennala Kishore's marriage. She moves with him to a condition that he should never propose to her. Even though Siva agrees, he could not resist but then could not propose to her due to the condition. Rest of the story is all about what happens in their love story.


Performances:
Naga Chaitanya and Rakul Preet Singh are the major attractions for the film. Major scenes in the film have screen space of Naga Chaitanya and Rakul Preet Singh.Naga Chaitanya delivered impressive performance throughout the film. Rakul Preet plays a village girl role. She has more space to showcase her talent and she did with an ease. But in some scenes, you can feel why she acts more than what her role requires. Her looks in traditional wear is good. The chemistry between them is excellent. Senior Actors Jagapathi Babu and Sampath Raj are superb in their father's roles. All comedians wasted in this films as not so great comedy generated by them except Vennela Kishore. Kishore role gives some laughs here and there. Rest of characters Benarji, Chalapathi Rao, Annapurna, Kaumadi supports the film.

Analysis:
Director Kalyan Krishna does a decent job. This movie would be better or perfect if he concentrates only on content, not commercial elements by adding of unwanted comedy bits except Vennala Kishore's role. Somehow, you can feel that director is trying to imitate Krishna Vamshi kind of taking. The family emotions give us an okay feel. 



Technical Values:
Devi Sri Prasad's music is good. Songs are good and well picturized. Rerecording matches the moto. SV Visweshwar's camera work is good. He showed the beautiful locations of Vizag and village beauty with his lens. Every frame is colorful. Editing by Gautham Raju should have been better in the second half. Few Dialogues are good. Especially dialogues while the breakup scenes happened between lead pair are awesome and will get big applause from viewers. Production values of Annapurna Studios are in rich.


Rakul Preet: Bramarambaji Kopamochindi..
Naga Chaitanya: Ikkada Shiva Gadiki Siraakochindi...
                                                             Yee Anni bramarambake vasthayaa... Makem raavaaa...      

Thumbs Up:
- Lead Pair
- Camera Work
- Music

Thumbs Down:
- Unwanted comedy bits in first 30 minutes
- Parts of scenes in second half


Final Verdict: 
Rarandoi Veduka Chooddham is an out and out family entertainer. This story is in the lines of Ninne Pelladatha movie. 
The first half is enjoyable with the scenes between the lead pair and Vennela Kishore’s comedy. The emotional part is high in the second half. 
One time watchable film if you like family entertainers.

Bottom Line: Upgraded version of yesteryear's blockbuster "Ninne Pelladatha"

Review by Manikick
Rating: 3/5

Thursday, 18 May 2017

Kesava Movie Review




Movie:  Keshava 
Cast: Nikhil, Ritu Varma, Isha Koppikar, Vennela Kishore, Priya Dharshi, Raja Ravindra, Rao Ramesh, Ajay, Bramhaji, and Others
Story, Direction, and Screenplay: Sudheer Varma
Music Director: Sunny MR
Background Score: Prashant Pillai
Cinematographer: Diwakar Mani
Editor: SR Sekhar
Producer: Abhishek Nama
Banner: Abhishek Pictures
Censor Certificate: U/A
Runtime: 116 minutes (1 hour: 56 minutes)
Release date: May 19th, 2017
Watched at Galaxy theater, Tolichowchi



Behind the Screens:



Young Hero Nikhil impressed the audience with his unique story selection after back to back flops before Swamy Ra Ra movie. Now he came up with another interesting subject with Keshava. His last film, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada ended up as his career best movie at box office and Hero is looking for the same result once again with Keshava. Then we can see how the move is?



Story-line:



Keshava (Nikhil) loses his parents in a car accident in his childhood. He lives with his sister. Keshava suffers from a rare heart disease as his heart on the right side and should always keep his anger or tension in check. Any mental or physical tension will ruin his health. In this situation, he goes on a killing spree and rest is all about what happens forms the story.








Performances:

Nikhil came up with an intense performance in a role which is keen on revenge for his parent's death. Throughout the film, Nikhil totally settled in his character. Hero character requires to be serious, he acted with an ease with a serious note.  Isha Koppikar in her comeback as an IPS Officer makes a stunning comeback. Ritu Varma is good in the short role. Vennela Kishore is excellent with his typical comedy timing and expressions. Priyadarshi is just okay in a limited role. Anchor anusuya bharadwaj voice completely suits to her. Others like Rao Ramesh, Ajay, Brahmaji, Raja Ravindra are good in their roles.

Analysis:

Director Sudheer Varma handled the revenge drama in a stylish manner.  First and foremost is director succeeded by not encouraging unnecessary commercial elements in the film like item songs, love songs between lead pair etc except very few forced comedy bits. Keshava is a Crime Thriller which has got a simple story but runs completely on the screenplay. 

The Right Side Heart Disorder of Nikhil has got nothing to the story as mainly focused in trailers. Elevating the movie with this problem would have given a different shape to the film but the director Sudheer Varma haven't focused on it. And producers and director used that point in film's promotions cleverly. There are other things which would have been good if addressed properly. 






Technical Values:

Sunny's music is good. Prashant Pillai’s Background score is hunting and terrific. Diwakar Mani’s Cinematography is top notch and the lighting gives an intense feel while watching the film. Editing is good and Few Dialogues are good. Production Values of Abhishek Pictures are good.

Positives:
- Crisp Narration
- Screenplay
- Twists
- BGM
- Cinematography

Negatives:
- Parts of scenes


Final Verdict:
Kesava film is gripping decent revenge drama which picturized in a stylish manner.

The Right Side Heart Disorder of Nikhil has got nothing to the story as mainly focused in trailers. Director should have used the novel point of Right Side Heart to drive the point effectively. 

You can watch this movie with fewer expectations.

Bottom Line: Don't Drink and Drive

Review by Manikick
Rating: 3/5


Thursday, 4 May 2017

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Babu Baga Busy Movie Review


Movie: Babu Baga Busy

Cast: Srinivasa Avasarala, Mishti Chakraborty, Tejaswi Madivada, Sreemukhi, Posani, Aadarsh Balakrishna, Priya Darshi, Sudha, Tanikella bharani and Others
Director: Naveen Medaram
Story by Harshavardhan Kulkarni
Dialogues: Mirchi Kiran
Music Director: Sunil Kashyap
Cinematographer: Suresh Bhargava
Editor: SB Uddhav
Producer: Abhishek Nama
Banner: Abhishek Pictures
Censor Certificate: A
Runtime: 125 minutes
Release date: May, 5th, 2017
Watched at Shiva Parvathi Theater, Kukatpally

Behind the Screens:
Srinivas Avasarala who has soft person image is experimenting with his image trying a film which shows him as a sex addict with ‘Babu Baga Busy’. The movie is also Avasarala’s First ever re-make film. ‘Babu Baga Busy’ is the official remake of Hindi Blockbuster, ‘Hunter’. Let us know how the movie is?

Story-line:
Madhav (Srinivas Avasarala) who is an unassuming sex addict. He is only interested in ‘scoring’ one night stands while his friends are all married with kids. The movie deals with various phases of Madhav’s life and his Sex Adventures mixed with adult comedy, interestingly all of them are revealed when Madhav goes to Radha (Mishti Chakraborty) for Marriage Alliance. Rest of story you can see on screen.

Performances:
‘Babu Baga Busy’ Casting is a big misfit. Srinivas Avasarala is a misfit as a ‘playboy’ in the movie. The actor has performed well in the role but does not fit in. Mishti Chakraborty is just okay while Tejaswi Madivada has a limited role. Sree Mukhi is just confined to a Two Scenes. Few comedy scenes from Priya Dharshi are good. Tanikella Bharani, Sudha, Posani, Aadarsh Balakrishna and all have insignificant roles. 




Analysis: 
Debut director Naveen Medaram failed in both direction and story narration. The screenplay is often confusing as the director chose to switch between the past and the present. Remakes having few advantages to the director. Director will have a rough plan about how to make the film after seeing the Original one. That should have helped the new director to a large extent. But then, he ended up with a disappointing work.

Technical Values:
Music by Sunil Kashyap is not so good. None of the songs are impressive. Poor Camera Work with not so color mixing appears as a low quality. Editor had much scope trim few cuts. Dialogues are okay. Production values of Abhishek Pictures are okay.


Thumbs Up:
- Parts of scenes

Thumbs Down:
- Casting Misfit
- No interesting point
- Climax
- Direction & Screenplay

Final Verdict:
Babu Baga Busy’ is Full of Adult content and comedy. This film is an official remake of Hindi Blockbuster, ‘Hunter’. I will ensure that Viewers will not connect to the movie at any point. Strictly avoidable movie.   

Bottom Line: Babu Baga Boring

Review by Manikick
Rating: 1.75/5.00