Mr.7 movie review

All that glitters is not gold and all the sons and grandsons of artistes cannot be artistes by birth. Many artistes' sons have entered the film industry, but very few had a successful career. AVS, MS Narayana and a few others tried their best to make their sons heroes, but could not. Now, the grandson of SV Ranga Rao, who had ruled the roost in the Telugu film industry as a character artiste, comedian and villain, is entering the film through the movie Mr 7 with the same name.

Story: Lakshman (Jr SV Ranga Rao) and Anji (Srinivas Reddy) are small time burglars and experts in lifting cars. After falling in love with Nakshatra (Neelam), Lakshman decides to give up burglary and settle in life. He wants to lift a costly car for the last time. As planned, he steals a Mercedes Benz of another professional thief Naik (Satyam), who is running away with Rs 18 lakhs after big bank robbery. Now the cat and mouse game begins with Police officer Ram (Sravan) chasing Naik, and Naik chasing Lakshman. What happens next will form the crux of the movie.

Performance: Whether he was a novice or facing the camera for the first time, Jr SV Ranga Rao has failed as an actor. He could not emote any type of emotion on his face. He is not at ease either in action or in dance sequences. Neelam is okay but she should be careful in her body language. Other artistes have done justice to their respective characters because they are seasoned artistes.

Technical: Almost all the technicians worked for the film are debutantes and are first or second timers and they too have done a poor job. The story is not that impressive, dialogues have no punch and the screenplay is very loose and fails to keep a particular speed at any time. Prabhakar Reddy's camera work is shoddy. Editing is also average. With these obsolete technicians, the director has failed to build a film at any cost. Moreover, he is a novice and has failed to realise that none of these technicians are really helping him. As a result, the output too proved a messed up dish. But except for a few comedy scenes, that too because of the seasoned artistes, there is nothing in the film.

Remarks: Better stay away from the theatre and don't waste your money.

Cast: SV Ranga Rao, Neelam Upadhyaya, Srinivas Reddy, MS Narayana, Chalapathi Rao, AVS, Gundu Hanumantha Rao, Sravan, Pruthvi, Satyam, Benarjee and others

Credits: Cinematography - J Prabhakar Reddy; Editing - Udbhava; Music - Munna Kasi; Lyrics - Pothula Ravikiran; Choreography - Ajay Sai; Action - Dragon Prakash; Art - Gopi; Story, screenplay and dialogues - Pradeep Ch; Presents - Baby Naga Swastika; Producers - SVLS Ranga Rao, SV Ranga Rao; Direction - SR Charan Reddy

Banner: SVR Cine Corp


Released on: August 03, 2012

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Onamalu movie review

You might have seen a poster or a hoarding with an old man with old model spectacles standing alone among the beautiful posters with dazzling and sizzling heroines. He is none other than Rajendra Prasad, who was once a comedy hero and now standing in a serious posture. After getting fame with films like Aa Naluguru and Mee Sreyobhilashi, he has chosen a serious character for latest film Onamalu, which is a beautiful film with a perfect tag-line ‘Manchi Gnapakalamlanti Cinema'.
Narayanarao Master (Rajendra Prasad) is unable to adjust with his children, who were doing jobs in US. Fed up with American culture, he decides to return to his village. The film starts with the flight reaching India. From there he engages a cab to his village and recollects his sweet memories in that village with the cab driver. The entire part before the interval bang is passed on with the recollection alone. In this process, he meets some of his old students on his way. However, he realises how the entire world changed including India with people following western culture and here too people have changed their mentalities including his students. How he makes efforts to enlighten people will form the crux of the film.

Performance: Rajendra Prasad has done his role with ease as he did an aged man's role in Aa Naluguru and Mee Sreyobhilashi. As his wife, Kalyani has done her job very honestly. They make a very fair pair. Chalapati Rao, Siva Parvati, Raghubabu and others have also delivered a justifiable performance for their respective roles.

Technical: It is the cinematographer Hari Anumolu, who runs the entire story. An actor only can perform, but it is the cinematographer, who had to give the necessary effect in his surroundings and provide perfect light effect. Hari has done it really very well. Gauthamraju's editing is commendable. Koti's music too is adequate and his background score surely elevates certain scenes. Writer Khadir has penned fantastic dialogues, which are jovial and make us realise the life.
Tammudu Satyam has penned a perfect story based on the memories of a school teacher, while Sirivennela gave good situation oriented songs to the film. Director Kranti Madhav has patiently written the screenplay because the story of the film is a series of events and piling up all of them in a perfect way. It is the screenplay, which plays a major role. Kranti Madhav, though a novice, has done a complete justice to the film.

Remarks: It is a nice recollection of events and each individual will connect at least to one of the scenes in the film. As the tagline suggests, it is like a good remembrance.

Cast: Rajendra Prasad, Kalyani, Chalapati Rao, Siva Parvati, Raghubabu and others.

Credits: Story - Tammudu Satyam; Dialogues - Khadir; Cinematography - Hari Anumolu; Editing - Gauthamraju; Music - Koti; Lyrics - Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry; Presents - K Durgadevi; Production, screenplay and direction - Kranti Madhav

Banner: Sunshine Cinema


Rating:3.5/5

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Tuneega Tuneega movie review

MS RAju is known As SAnkrAnti RAju As most of his films releAsed during SAnkrAnti And becAme big hits And blockbusters. After fAcing some fAilures in recent yeArs, MS RAju thought of directing A film with the experience he gAined by producing A number of films. He Also decided to introduce his son SumAnth As hero in his lAtest movie TuneegA TuneegA.
RAmAsAmy (PrAbhu) And RAvindrA (NAgAbAbu) Are childhood friends. RAmAsAmy's son KArthik (SumAnt Ashwin) is A student of dAnce And music And wAnts to shine As A dAncer At nAtionAl level. KArthik fAlls in love with RAvindrA's dAughter Nidhi (RiyA). But in A bid to Avoid their mArriAge, RAvindrA's fAmily members creAte A fight between him And RAmAsAmy. WhAt hAppens next will form the crux of the story.

PerformAnce: SumAnth Ashwin proved thAt he is A new comer, As he fAiled to give An impressive performAnce. He shows signs of feAr to stAnd in front of the cAmerA And deliver diAlogues. But his energy level is good in dAnce sequences. At times, he AppeArs to be imitAting RAm. RiyA is neither so beAutiful nor hAs A good physique. But she hAs delivered good performAnce. She hAs the shAdes of SwethA AgArwAl And NikhitA. NAgAbAbu hAs delivered best performAnce. VijAyAchAnder, PrAbhu, GitA, VinodkumAr, PAruchuri VenkAteswArA RAo hAve done justice to their respective roles.

TechnicAl: S GopAl Reddy's cAmerA work is excellent. With All his seniority, he tried his best to cApture the beAuties of the hill stAtions. KV KrishnA Reddy should hAve shArpened his scissors further in the second hAlf As some scenes AppeAred stretched. PAruchuri brothers' diAlogues AppeAr to be hAlf-heArted And Are not impressive. When it comes to music, IllAyArAjA's son KArthik RAjA hAs given good bAckground score in some scenes. But only A couple of songs Are impressive.
The mAjor fAult in the film TuneegA TuneegA is of director MS RAju. The first wrong step is thAt he hAs chosen An outdAted subject. Moreover, he Applied the old pAttern of treAtment, which hAs mAde the film further boring And unimpressive. The screenplAy is jArring. At one plAce, it runs with good speed And without Any notice it slows down. The film does not give Any chAnce to A debut hero to prove his cAlibre. There is no excitement in the movement of the subject.

RemArks: The first hAlf of the film TuneegA TuneegA is Almost wAsted with the introduction of Artistes. The second hAlf runs with lots of hiccups. Although it is An introductory film of his own son, MS RAju hAs fAiled once AgAin to rock the Audience. The film hAs proved to be A below AverAge movie with no excitement.

CAst: SumAnth Ashwin, RiA ChAkrAborthy, NAgAbAbu, PrAbhu, VinodkumAr, SAyAji Shinde, PAruchuri VenlAteswArA RAo, VijAychAnder, GitA, SitA, AVS, ViswAnAth KAsi And others

Credits: Music - KArthik RAjA; DiAlogues - PAruchuri Brothers; Presents - Dil RAju; Producer - MAgAnti RAmAchAndrAn (RAmji); Story, screenplAy And direction - MS RAju

BAnner: Sri VenkAteswArA CreAtions

ReleAsed on: July 20, 2012


Rating:3.5/

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Uu K0dathara Ulikki Padathara movie review and trailers

N0t many Telugu act0rs have dared t0 d0 an experiment with the different shades 0f characters. But Man0j is 0ne such star, wh0 has d0ne it in his latest m0vie Uu K0dathara Ulikki Padathara which als0 stars Balakrishna.

St0ry: Gandharva Mahal bel0ngs t0 the f0refathers 0f Narasimha Rayudu (Balakrishna), wh0 marries his sister t0 his relative Phanindra Bhupathi (S0nu S00d), wh0 is in l0ve with a pr0stitute's daughter Amruthavalli (Lakshmi Prasanna). Narasimha gifts his wealth including the Mahal as d0wry. But he kills Bhupati when he tries t0 kill his sister and bring Amruthavalli t0 the Mahal. He als0 dies in the fight, but his s0ul haunts the Mahal t0 prevent 0thers fr0m 0ccupy it. H0w a y0ung man (Man0j) dares the s0ul and wins the hand 0f Jagadha (Deeksha Seth) the daughter 0f Rayudu (Prabhu) will f0rm the crux 0f the film.

Perf0rmance: Balakrishna has delivered a great perf0rmance as Narasimha Rayudu. It is true that M0hanbabu has missed a chance by n0t playing the r0le. Man0j has als0 delivered w0nderful acting. With his six-pack b0dy, he l00ks fabul0us in acti0n and dance sequences. Deeksha Seth d0es n0t have en0ugh sc0pe t0 sh0w her acting skills, but she has used the available screen place pr0perly. She has exp0sed her glam0ur a l0t in a c0uple 0f s0ngs. Lakshmi Prasanna, Bhanuchander, S0nu S00d, Saikumar, G0llapudi Maruthi Ra0, Balayya and 0thers have d0ne c0mplete justice t0 their respective r0les. Brahmanandam, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Raghubabu surely tickle the funny b0nes 0f audiences.

Technical: The art direct0r has d0ne a w0nderful j0b in creating the Gandharva Mahal set, which is extra-0rdinary. Cinemat0grapher B Rajasekhar has maintained a perfect lighting all thr0ugh the film. The acti0n scenes and the bl00d dr0ps are perfectly sh0wn 0n the screen. Suman-Sulaiman's backgr0und sc0re is excellent and it elevates many scenes. Lakshmi Bhupati's dial0gues are a letd0wn and there is n0 punch in them.
The direct0r has d0ne a g00d script, bu failed t0 pen a perfect screenplay f0r it. He c0uld n0t handle the subject in a pr0per manner. Bef0re the end 0f the first half, the subject waters d0wn, but by the interval bang, he takes the reins again. H0wever, in the sec0nd half there are many ebbs and tides in the run 0f the subject.

Remarks: Man0j's character, which has different shades, has t0 be seen 0n the screen. Such an experiment is danger0us at times, but Man0j has d0ne it. Watch the film f0r Man0j, Balakrishna and Lakshmi Prasanna's perf0rmances and the twists in the st0ry and the direct0r's narrati0n. Watch the film Uu K0dathara Ulikki Padathara f0r these aspects.

Cast: Balakrishna, Manchu Man0j, Deeksha Seth, Lakshmi Prasanna, Bhanuchander, S0nu S00d, Saikumar, G0llapudi Maruthi Ra0, Balayya, Brahmanandam, Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Raghubabu

Credits: Music - B0b0 Sasi, Backgr0und sc0re - Suman Sulaiman, Cinemat0graphy - B Rajasekhar, Editing - Raja M0hammad, Presents - M M0hanbabu, Pr0ducer - Lakshmi Prasanna, 
St0ry, screenplay and directi0n - Sekhar Raja

Banner: Manchu entertainments

Released 0n: July 27, 2012

Rating:2.5/5 

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movie review of Endhukante Premanta

Energetic Star Ram's much anticipated and eagerly awaited film of this summer Endukante Premanta released today. The film, which was mentioned to be a romantic, action, family drama, stood up to the expectations on many scores and is a slow feel good movie which might go well with youth (like Ye Maya Chesave). If only this feel good film could have been presented in a better screenplay, it would have been a sure shot winner for both Ram and Karunakaran.

Ram is a happy-go-lucky person. He is not bothered about anything and doesn't take life seriously. He is sent to Paris (wonderful presentation of Paris Vineyards is very appreciable) on business purpose and very soon realizes that his father (Siyaji Shinde) has sent him there to learn the lessons of life.

The Indian Ambassador (Suman) to France is very possessive and protective about his daughter Sravanthi (Tamanna). Her father takes care of her very well, but she doesn't enjoy much freedom. She is a girl who wants to enjoy life to the fullest. She chances upon Ram and seeks his help to slip away from her father's security and fly to India. The film takes an interesting turn. Why did Sravanthi choose Ram to escape? What is a link between the two? The story shifts to India and how all's well that ends well happens is the crux of the entire film.

Performance: The tag of Energetic Star that appears in the title cards has been completely justified by Ram. He carries the film with ease and his performance is more matured. His dances are a delight to watch and he has given his 100% for this film. Tamanna is apt in the role and looks, as usual, beautiful. Sijayi Shinde is good, while it is Anu Hassan and Rishi of A Film who have taken the major credit for their roles. Surprising as well as disappointing was Kona Venkat, as his performance was bad.

Technical: Cinematography by Andrew is very impressive. His portrayal of Paris and its Vineyards are extraordinary and has never been captured by others on Indian screen. Editing by Venkateshwara Rao is apt and nothing extraordinary to talk about. The major disappointment comes from the music department, though background score at few places is a standout. Dialogues are catchy. The film, which has twists on two occasions, failed to thrill the audience due to its slow pace narration. The first half of the film is interesting and we are promised of a wonderful fare ahead, but somewhere the director ends up churning a stale second half and dull climax, which could seriously affect the prospects of the film.

Remarks: After Kandareega, Ram had established himself as an energetic hero and with lots of promise Endukante Premanta was developed. But with slow narrative style and boring moments, this film may not match up to his earlier hit. If only the youngsters enjoy the slow pace then it is sure to be another hit for Ram and Karunakaran.

Cast: Ram, Tamanna, Sayaji Shinde, Kona Venkat, Suman and others

Director: A Karunakaran

Producer: Sravanthi Ravikishore

Written by:A Karunakaran

Music: GV Prakash Kumar

Cinematography: I Andrew

Editing: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao

Banner: Sri Sravanthi Movies

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ADHINAYAKUDU review

Story: Harischandra Prasad (Balakrishna) is an influential leader in Rayalaseema and he treats all his people as his children. To provide jobs to them, he decides to build a huge steel plant with the assistance of foreign collaborators. But Ramappa (Pradeep Rawat) and his assistant (Kota Srinivasa Rao) oppose this. They hatch a plan to eliminate him. His son Ramakrishna (Balakrishna) thwart the villain’s plans. But the story takes a cruel twist as the villains strike at the heart of the family by using Bobby (Balakrishna). What is the plan? How do they manipulate Bobby? What is the twist in the story? Answers to all these form part of the climax.


Performance: Balakrishna has done justice to all three roles. It is the grandfather’s role which grabs more attention of the audiences. The grandson’s role gains impresses front-benchers. All his action, song and dance sequences impress front-benchers. His dialogues are punchy as well. Lakshmi Rai, who appears in some romantic songs, has filled the glamour slot. Jayasudha, Sukanya, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Pradeep Rawat, Charan Raj have done justice to their respective roles. MS Narayana, Venumadhav and Brahmanandam tickle the funny bones of audiences.


Technical: T Surender Reddy's cinematography is unimpressive. Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao has failed to use his scissors as the film has many unnnecessary tear jerks at many places. Dialogues are good in parts and the dialogues of the grandfather and father’s roles have lot of punch. Kalyani Mallick has failed in giving good tunes to the songs, but he has put a good show in re-recording. His background score elevates many scenes in the film. 


Paruchuri Murali could be given full marks for elevating the hero’s image in all three characters. But he could not show the same work when it comes to the subject. He has ignored certain departments like use of wigs of the father’s role and his beard as they look in different shapes in different takes. The action scenes are okay and the songs also appear good on the screen. Though he loses grip on the story on many occasions, he is able to regain it immediately. It is like a learner riding on a mad horse.


Remarks: It is a Balayya-mark film and would definitely attract his fans. No doubt, the film would go well with the mass audiences. Hence it will be a commercial success. Watch the film for masala entertainment, but not for a decent view.


Cast: Balakrishna, Lakshmi Rai, Sukanya, Brahmanandam, Pradeep Rawat, Kota Srinivasa Rao, MS Narayana,Venu Madhav, Charan Raj, Jayasudha, Saloni


Credits: Cinematography – T Surender Reddy; Editing – Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao; Music – K Kalyani Malik; Action – Ram-Laxman; Presents – Sandeep; Producer – ML Padma Kumar Choudary; Story, Screenplay and Directed by 'Paruchuri Murali'


Banner: Sri Keerthi Combines
Rating:2.75/5

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Review of rowdy rathore

I saw the benifit show and writing the over all review : 4/5.

Story of Rowdy rathore : Akshay kumar is a small-time thief and crook who is crazy about acts of daredevilry. He falls in love with Sonakshi sinha. One day, he gets the shock of his life when a young girl turns up and claims him to be her father. After recovering from the stunning blow, he slowly starts to find out the truth behind the claim. It turns out that the girl is the daughter of Police Officer Rathod (Akshay kumar). He is on the run from the notorious Chambal dacoits. He hides himself in mumbai. But after getting hit in the head and getting stabbed a couple of times, Rathod dies in front of akki.

akki now goes to the Chambal valley and settles the score on behalf of the dead Rathod.And story continues.by deafiting dacoits in that region.

EXPECTATIONS- HUGE Afterall Akshay is doing an action after 7 years.


STORY- Shiva is a small time thief who is having fun and just fun in his life until the day he comes across a young girl who mistakes him as his father and on the other hand some goons after him as well but his dilema ends when he meets a man (vikram rathor) who looks exactly like him its then when Shiva comes to know that gal is Vikram’s daughter and the goons are after his life.When Shiva and Vikram meet up and what happens next is what the film is all about…


POSITIVES


First 35 mins of the film are EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING with colourful songs, Romance and lots of HUMOUR


Then films turns a bit serious and emotional but the introduction of VIKRAM And his FIGHT sequence just before the interval is HIGH POINT of the film infact it will surely make the masses go CRAZY




2ND Half of the film is the main stay of this venture, Shiva transforms into VIKRAM RATHORE and from there on the film reaches an all time high due to the FUN,ACTION And his DIALOGUES…CLIMAX is executed very well


NEGATIVES there are not many negatives but the masses may not like the drama and emotional scenes between Shiva and Vikram’s daughter though i liked that as well.


And the 2nd half is set in a village DEVGARH which some people may not digest…


PERFORMANCES after HF2 Akshay is back and back with a bang, his dialogues, style,action,comedy and dances are all set to be a rage, he is simply outstanding in both the roles and i am sure after film he will regain his position which he had after SINGH IS KING…SONAKSHI Looks HOT And acts well too…villains do a good job and same goes for paresh who plays SHIVA’S Sidekick…


MUSIC is a plus poin as all songs are good but PRITAM PYAARE,CHINTA TA TA AND CHIKNI KAMAR stand out


OVERALL 4\5 AWESOME Action entertainer infact better than all remakes so far…SURE SHOT SUPERHIT AND 100 cr plus grosser


ACTION N COMEDY KING Rocks as ROWDY RATHORE a must watch

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