Vinavayya Ramayya Movie Review
Telugu cinema is no stranger to child actors-turned-heroes. In fact, many of the present star heroes have had proved their mettle as child actors. Naga Anvesh, who is seen in a slew of films as child actor including Venkatesh’s popular film Intlo Illalu, Vantitlo Priyuralu, is the latest entrant joining the club.
He’s romancing with Kruthika who shot to fame with Venkatesh-starrer Drushyam. The duo’s combination managed to caught the attention and the film’s ensemble cast, top notch technicians and trailer, songs rang a bell.
Story :
The film narrates the love story of Chanti (Naga Anvesh). Chanti, Jahnavi, are childhood friends and neighbours in the village Veerayyapalem. Chanti has fallen for Jahnavi since school days and is in deeply love with her. Whereas Jahnavi, a traditional girl and father Chowdary’s (Prakash Raj’s) darling daughter, treats him as good friend.
Chowdary is respected and feared by the villagers. The life of Chanti and Jahnavi turns topsy-turvy due to an unexpected incident. What forms rest is how Chanti and Jahnavi overcame it and how Chanti wins the heart of Jahnavi and his father Chowdary.
Performances:
Notwithstanding that it’s maiden movie as hero, Naga Anvesh did a decent job and stood out with his performance. His acting, dialogue delivery, fights, dances, body language are quite impressive. It’s no exaggeration that he stole the show and even dominated in few scenes while sharing the screen space with senior actors.
Heroine Kruthika is easy on eyes and also showcased her acting prowess. The two talented youngsters would go a long way in the industry provided they choose wise scripts.
The roles of Brahmanandam, Ali, Saptagiri are not so prominent in the film. It’s visible that they’re recruited for padding. Had the writer penned good roles, comedy tracks for them, they’d have done better job. Yet, they’re not disappointing either. The only thing is that they could have done better.
Prakash Raj is confined to small yet powerful role as heroine’s father and the head of the village. He lived upto its role. Scenes involving Prakash Raj, Kruthika and Nag Anvesh tug at one’s heartstrings.
Technicalities:
Producer Krishna Reddy seems to have not compromised on the technicalities making the film rich and visual treat. Thanks to Rasool Ellore for cranking the camera well and capturing the picturesque locales. Senior director Ram Prasad’s knack over the various crafts is conspicuous. Anup Rubens’ soothing music, timely back ground score works in favour of the movie. Crisp editing would have made this movie a better experience.
Thumbs Up:
- Naga Anvesh, Kruthika
- Dialogues
- Screenplay
Thumbs Down
- Weak second half
- Predictable story
Analysis:
Although the story of Vinavayya Ramayya is simple and not so new, it’s the film’s fresh treatment laced with commendable screenplay makes the movie interesting. The first part of the movie is engaging, entertaining. The comedy enacted by Shakalaka Shankar worked well and the efforts of Brahmanandam, Ali, Sapthagiri to laugh audiences worked to an extent.
Entertainment portions in the first half are big advantage. As the story is unraveled, the narrative slow downs. Especially post interval, the movie is loaded with drama. Yet the pre-climax and climax portions pick up the film and takes it to a happy ending. One best thing about Vinavayya Ramayya is that it’s flawless when it comes to logics.
Draggy scenes that come in the early second half is the film’s biggest stumbling block. Too much of drama and predictable story are the other drawbacks. Also, had there been any proper justification for the film’s title (Vinavayya Ramayya), it’d have been good. Barring these, the film has all elements to enthrall regular moviegoers. Amidst a cluster of stereotype movies, the sincere love story of Chanti is like a breathe of fresh air.
Verdict: Decent Debut
