Honestly, it's not that bad what reviews are, certainly the first batch viewers may have different agenda. Trivikram is missing M S Narayana, Darmavarapu Subramanyam, Brahmanandam, we clearly see that void. It is out and out Mahesh Babu movies, full of mass characterization, intentionally he kept himself away from a social message, people got bored of social messages. Certainly don't look for dark stories like KGF, Salaar, not every movie and every viewer is expecting such kind of movies. Srileela justified her role, though not much scope. Prakash Raj gave a decent performance. Thaman music was okay. Overall timepass.
Reviews
10 Reviews
India Lockdown
(2022)
Interesting watch
3 December 2022
India Lockdown from Madhur Bhandarkar is an interesting watch. I think he did his best to show with four different parallel stories to resemble India Lockdown during Corona time. Picked very common stories which are most likely occurred. 1. A daily wages family suffered through, 2. A retired person who wanted to meet his family but not able to, 3. Young lovers who wanted to meet daily but lockdown out the breaks and 4. How sex workers went through this pace. Prateik Babbar truly stole the show, he simply lived in his character. My next favorite character was Shweta Basu. She is one of the finest actress and well fit for this role.
Tandav
(2021– )
Well made show
8 February 2021
Not sure why such a low rating on this show, it's is one of the best in recent times. All the actors have done a phenomenal job. My advice is just watch as show and enjoy. Can't wait for season 2.High quality political drama
Fake it till you make it.
19 March 2019
I have been following the story since 2015, it's been an incredible story to follow but the sad part is the humans are at stake this time in Silicon Valley greed. The footage in this HBO documentary is quite impressive, don't know how they have got such footage. As far as story telling I liked ABC's The Dropout Poscast better than this one.
Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu
(2018)
An intelligent and totally director's movie!
1 February 2019
I was just browsing some movies to kill some time in the bitter cold weather. I happened to click on this, surprisingly from very first shot I got glued to the story. Screenplay is by par the best. The movie revolves around three different stores but they eventually has some connection. It's totally a director's movie hats off to Indrasena for his guts to make such type of movie in Telugu. I would compare him to the Christopher Nolan on mind bending execution. If he had got more budget and made the movie with even better production values plis additional marketing this movie may not have gone unnoticed at the box office. Well done!
Bharath Ane Nenu
(2018)
Mahesh Rocks as CM
22 April 2018
Combo of Koratala and Mahesh did it again (makers of Sreemanthudu) , a well executed political drama. There is only so much you can tell in 2 hours 30 min, but overall director did a decent job in conveying the message with few well known burning issues. Mahesh Babu is exceptional and suits well in CM role. A worth spending few bucks in theater.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
(2017)
A nonstop and immersive entertainment !!
27 April 2017
The wait is over, Rajamouli and his crew did it again, 2 hr 47 min nonstop and immersive entertainment.
It is simply another visual wonder, didn't realize when it was over. The style of storytelling was excellent, thought it was bit of slow in the beginning, but slowly it picked up and never looked back. Cinematography, natural landscape, settings and some of the scenes are overwhelming and spectacular! The camera-work is so immersive, a visual journey through the Mahishmati and Kunthala Samrajyam. Also with great performances not only by Prabhas and Rana but equally everyone, Nazar was exceptional and in fact he stole the show.
All my stars go towards the story, beautiful picturization, production value and performances. All in all, this film felt less like a story of revenge between two brothers but more like an epic to the intuitive beauty of visual effects. It provides an extremely fascinating and touching experience to those who have an affinity for the mythological stories, but it's also a visual masterpiece and a great piece of modern filmmaking for cinema lovers. It's a perfect movie, a film likes of which we will only rarely get to see - if at all - in the future. Baahubali – The Conclusion' is visual poetry of the most ancient kind background sceneries, and it should be seen on the biggest screen possible. Last but not the least, this is equally (if not superior) in par with Baahubali 1. Go watch in theater before someone tells you "why kattappa killed baahubali" and experience the journey!!!
It is simply another visual wonder, didn't realize when it was over. The style of storytelling was excellent, thought it was bit of slow in the beginning, but slowly it picked up and never looked back. Cinematography, natural landscape, settings and some of the scenes are overwhelming and spectacular! The camera-work is so immersive, a visual journey through the Mahishmati and Kunthala Samrajyam. Also with great performances not only by Prabhas and Rana but equally everyone, Nazar was exceptional and in fact he stole the show.
All my stars go towards the story, beautiful picturization, production value and performances. All in all, this film felt less like a story of revenge between two brothers but more like an epic to the intuitive beauty of visual effects. It provides an extremely fascinating and touching experience to those who have an affinity for the mythological stories, but it's also a visual masterpiece and a great piece of modern filmmaking for cinema lovers. It's a perfect movie, a film likes of which we will only rarely get to see - if at all - in the future. Baahubali – The Conclusion' is visual poetry of the most ancient kind background sceneries, and it should be seen on the biggest screen possible. Last but not the least, this is equally (if not superior) in par with Baahubali 1. Go watch in theater before someone tells you "why kattappa killed baahubali" and experience the journey!!!
Srimanthudu
(2015)
It will take us to our roots, a complete package.
6 August 2015
Its is not an easy thing after an epic and super successful movie Bahubali also last two of Mahesh Babu movies were an average and labeled as flop moves (though I do not agree that 1 Nenokkadine was a bad move). Therefore, the the odds were not that great. But here is what, Srimanthudu surpassed my expectations, richness is everywhere, cinematography, story, screen play, direction, music (could have been even better), and my favorite one, the fight scenes. Director Koritalla Siva is known for best from his previous move Mirchi, took almost three years to make his second movie and done an excellent job.
Recently it is quite common that the hero is a born rich and parents wanted to continue the family saga, however, director took in a different direction, after all rich people also starve to do something better to the society, this is exactly what this movie is about. A simple message to adopt a village.
Mahesh looked awesome (as usual), he has done an excellent job, and lived in his character, one noticeable thing that director was very careful is in Mahesh dances, did not put lot of effort in there (dances are not Mahesh department). A great deal of credit goes to hero characterization, we can feel that, this role only Mahesh can do. We all know that we may hit two or three people but definitely not 10s and 20s, however, framing of fight scenes are exceptionally good and Mahesh done excellent job in that. Not much to say about Shruti Hassan, she got a decent role and done reasonably well, she looks very skinny, I think she should seriously think about put on some weight.
My second favorite role in this movie is Jagapati Babu, he is well suited in his father's role, did not miss Prakash Raju at all, Jagapti Babu has a great future in his second inning as a character role.
Before I conclude, many of us came from village background, I am sure this will take us to our childhood and will remind us our village days, definitely creates some thoughts on visiting our birth place.
Music department is average, just couple of songs were good, rest can be taken out and more over this movie does not require any song (may be two if someone is desperate). No usual comedy track which is a big relief.
Overall, it is well a made movie, keeps you interesting till end and best treat for Mahesh Babu fans.
Recently it is quite common that the hero is a born rich and parents wanted to continue the family saga, however, director took in a different direction, after all rich people also starve to do something better to the society, this is exactly what this movie is about. A simple message to adopt a village.
Mahesh looked awesome (as usual), he has done an excellent job, and lived in his character, one noticeable thing that director was very careful is in Mahesh dances, did not put lot of effort in there (dances are not Mahesh department). A great deal of credit goes to hero characterization, we can feel that, this role only Mahesh can do. We all know that we may hit two or three people but definitely not 10s and 20s, however, framing of fight scenes are exceptionally good and Mahesh done excellent job in that. Not much to say about Shruti Hassan, she got a decent role and done reasonably well, she looks very skinny, I think she should seriously think about put on some weight.
My second favorite role in this movie is Jagapati Babu, he is well suited in his father's role, did not miss Prakash Raju at all, Jagapti Babu has a great future in his second inning as a character role.
Before I conclude, many of us came from village background, I am sure this will take us to our childhood and will remind us our village days, definitely creates some thoughts on visiting our birth place.
Music department is average, just couple of songs were good, rest can be taken out and more over this movie does not require any song (may be two if someone is desperate). No usual comedy track which is a big relief.
Overall, it is well a made movie, keeps you interesting till end and best treat for Mahesh Babu fans.
Baahubali: The Beginning
(2015)
A superb visual treat.
9 July 2015
If a person is bit of into movies, I am sure that person heard about Baahubali couple of years back. It took almost four years to complete the first part. Hero Prabhas had completely dedicated his time to this movie and no movie after his super successful movie Mirchi. Same is true from S.S Rajamouly, after his last non-conventional movie Eega. So obviously there are high expectations.
I was eagerly waiting for this movie and within no time I booked the tickets and went with my family. The results are out now, history books are being rewritten. An excellent movie, every frame is a mega scale. I couldn't remember a single scene which I felt bored. This movie will redefine Indian movie standards. Nothing less than The Lord of the Rings or in fact, can easily compete with any Hollywood movie.
Each and every character superbly framed. Every actor has done a decent job and Prabhas and Raana are over the sky, earned more than 100% credit. Can't wait for part 2.
Overall It's a superb visual treat.
I was eagerly waiting for this movie and within no time I booked the tickets and went with my family. The results are out now, history books are being rewritten. An excellent movie, every frame is a mega scale. I couldn't remember a single scene which I felt bored. This movie will redefine Indian movie standards. Nothing less than The Lord of the Rings or in fact, can easily compete with any Hollywood movie.
Each and every character superbly framed. Every actor has done a decent job and Prabhas and Raana are over the sky, earned more than 100% credit. Can't wait for part 2.
Overall It's a superb visual treat.
1: Nenokkadine
(2014)
Telugu movie standards are raised
20 January 2014
Finally, I decided to watch movie "1", went with my family with no expectations. Right from the the first scene the screenplay is interesting, no one wanted to go out to grab some popcorn.
We all loved the movie, Mahesh simply rocked, I don't feel the movie requires many characters or a so called comedy track.
Not sure why so many negative reviews on this movie, it is indeed well made with very tight story and screenplay, not even a single minute I felt boring. Out of all Sukumar's movies this is my top rated movie. I even think that this moved does not require songs except the first song, of course it is too risky not to have songs from a top hero. One step at a time. Well done Mahesh and Sukumar.
We all loved the movie, Mahesh simply rocked, I don't feel the movie requires many characters or a so called comedy track.
Not sure why so many negative reviews on this movie, it is indeed well made with very tight story and screenplay, not even a single minute I felt boring. Out of all Sukumar's movies this is my top rated movie. I even think that this moved does not require songs except the first song, of course it is too risky not to have songs from a top hero. One step at a time. Well done Mahesh and Sukumar.
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