Ghost 2012 hindi Movie Review

Movie Review : Ghost Rating : 1.75 / 5 Banner : Mega Bollywood Production Cast : Shiney Ahuja, Sayali Bhagat, Tej Sapru, Deepraj Rana, Julia Bliss, Gulshan Rana, Sandip Soparrkar, Tabrez Khan, Bijayata Pradhan and Others Producer : Bharat Shah Director : Puja Jatinder Bedi Released Date : January 13, 2012

Story: A supposedly scary tale, the story is set on the backdrop of City Hospital and this place sees a series of gruesome murders happening at the night. A young doctor Dr Suhani (sayali) begins to experience all this and she is not sure who or what is causing these killings. A top league investigative agency is roped in and its best officer Vijay (shiney) enters the scene. In no time, love develops between Suhani and Vijay but the killings don’t stop. Vijay takes this case very personally and decides to find out who is responsible. Is he successful in this or not forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come up with an age old storyline and while the presentation was alright, the narrative was lacking depth. The dialogues were regular, the script was written with loose ends and screenplay was weak. Background score was good but songs were there for diversion. Cinematography was worthy. Editing was not upto the mark. Costumes were natural while the art department was suiting the moods. Shiney Ahuja has come back and he gives his best to infuse life into the character. Sayali Bhagat has got this strange sexuality about her and she does her bit as required. Julia has less to speak but her makeup was not that effective. Tej Sapru was neat, Deepraj Rana was alright. The others didn’t have much to offer. Conclusion: With the kind of technology and the excitement that audience has, the horror movies are expected to have many shock points and beat the bulbs out of the viewer. However, that doesn’t happen in this movie. While the first half goes about with the regular spooky happenings, the second half loses the steam. The key cause for that was the unwanted songs and the botched up romantic track. Of course, there are one or two good moments that give the jolt. Overall, this is a film which takes off well but doesn’t land properly. At the box office, it would be a below average fare.

Rushi 2012 Telugu Movie Review

Movie Review : Rushi Rating : 3/5 Banner : Prasad Productions Cast : Arvind Krishna, Supriya Shailja, master Gaurav, Suresh, Ravi, Sanjay, Ranganath, CVL Rao, Snigdha, Solomon Pagadala and Others Music : Don Chandran-Snigdha Cinematographer : Tribhuvan Babu Producer : Ramesh Prasad Director : Raj Madiraju Released Date : February 10, 2012

Story:  A thought provoking tale, the story begins with the life of Rushi (arvind), an orphan who believes in speaking the truth without inhibitions and has a practical approach to life. He joins a medical college and it is here he comes across Pooja (supriya). From a distance, Rushi’s behaviour comes across as attitude but those who know him closer know his real truth. Pooja hates Rushi for his attitude but a sequence of events makes her realize his true nature. Love happens and before it could take off, an incident occurs in the form of the small boy Karthik (master gaurav). Incidentally, Rushi’s life has a strong connection with Karthik. What is that connection and how that changes their lives forms the rest of the story.   Presentation: The director has come up with a revolutionary storyline and while the presentation was pleasant, the narrative was catchy. The dialogues were sensible and had a wit of its own, the script was written with some valid points but screenplay faltered at few places. Background score was intruding but three songs were there for listening. Cinematography was appealing. Editing was required during the second half. Costumes were trendy and stylish while the art department was colorful and natural. Arvind Krishna has come up with satisfactory performance. He needs to groom himself further. Supriya was confident and she catches the eye with her natural sensuousness. She has shown potential. Suresh was elegant. Master Gaurav was cute and gives a heart stealing performance. The support cast did their bit as required and added value.  Conclusion: Firstly, the director must be appreciated for taking up a concept which is rather bold and offbeat. He has done good research on the subject before taking it up. While the first half goes about in a rather youthful and entertaining manner packed with comedy and romance, the second half gets serious and has a strong dose of melodrama and sentiment. Finally, there is also a message to the audience. Given all these parameters, the film cannot be tagged as a commercial potboiler and rated. But it is a film which is a must see for every genre of audience, especially the youth. At the box office, the film is bound to reach profit zone and all it needs is a strong post release publicity.

Uchithanai Mukarnthal Tamil Movie Review

Movie Review : Uchithanai Mukarnthal Rating : 2.5 / 5 Banner : Global Media Cast : Sathyaraj, Nasser, Seeman, Sangeetha, Neelika, Lakshm and Others Music : D. Imman Cinematographer : B Kannan Producer : Global Media Director : Pughazhendhi Thangaraj Released Date : December 16, 2011

Story:  A message oriented tale, the story begins with professor Natesan (sathyaraj) who has a sympathy for Tamils and his statements tend to cause trouble landing him in jail. Luckily, his wife (sangeetha) is also supportive. The story takes a turn when a thirteen year old girl Punithavathi (neelika) arrives from Sri Lanka and takes shelter with Natesan. She is pregnant as she was raped by Sri Lankan army personnel. Natesan is helped by Dr CND (nasser) and a honest cop Anthony (seeman). To add to the woes, Punithavathi is detected with AIDS. What happens from there forms the rest of the story. Presentation:  The director has come up with a thought provoking storyline and while the presentation was neat, the narrative was fresh. The dialogues were serious, the script was written with good research and the screenplay was apt. Background score was good but songs were not upto the mark. Cinematography was upto the expectations. Editing was regular. Costumes were natural while the art department was suiting the moods. Sathyaraj has given a matured performance and carries his role well. Sangeetha was supportive and made her presence felt. The real show stealer was Neelika who gave a riveting performance. Nasser was natural, Seeman was effective. The others did their bit as required. Conclusion:  The film is basically from an offbeat genre and it comes with a message to the audience. While the first half is somewhat on the lighter side, the second half gets serious and there is a lot of intensity and emotional drama. The technical values are good but the flavour of the film is more to the thinking audience. At the box office, the film might appeal to a certain section of the audience but commercial success is not that likely.

Bodyguard 2012 Telugu Movie Review

Movie Review : Bodyguard Rating : 3 / 5 Banner : Sai Ganesh Productions Cast : Venkatesh, Trisha, Saloni, Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Ali, Venu Madhav, Chandra Mohan, Tanikella Bharani, Subba Raju and Others Music Director : S.S Thaman Cinematography : Arthur Wilson Producer : Bellamkonda Suresh Director : Gopichand Malineni Released Date : January 14, 2012

Story: A remake tale, the story begins with a flashback from a diary and it is about Venkatadri (Venkatesh). He is saved in his childhood by Varadarajulu Naidu (prakash raj) and since then he has great respect and reverence for Varadarajulu. A situation comes wherein Venkatadri is sent as a bodyguard to Varadarajulu. However, Varadarajulu appoints Venkatadri as bodyguard to his daughter Keerthi (trisha) since her life is in danger. Venkatadri takes his job seriously and his discipline is not liked by Keerthi. She decides to play a prank on him and starts calling Venkatadri from unidentified number stating she is in love. After some time, Venkatadri sincerely falls in love without knowing it is Keerthi and seeing his sincerity even Keerthi also falls in love. What happens after that forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come up with an rehashed storyline and while the presentation was good, the narrative was not that intense. The dialogues were good at places, the script was written with moderate appeal and screenplay was steady. Background score was good and three songs were impressive. Cinematography was top notch. Editing was upto the mark. Costumes were trendy and stylish while the art department was colourful and rich. Venkatesh has come up with a balanced performance and he carried it well. Trisha looks pretty and very attractive in Sarees. Saloni looks sensuous and has that irresistible sex appeal in her. Prakash Raj was matured. Kota was brief. Ali was apt. Venu Madhav brought few smiles. Pragathi, Dharmavarapu gave the required support. The others didn’t have scope. Conclusion: The film is the remake of the Malayalam hit ‘Bodyguard’ and it has been lifted and shifted in the right manner barring few fight sequences. While the first half goes in a mild manner, it is the second half which gets into some momentum. The last twenty minutes is the key to the film which scores. Overall, the film has been made with high quality technical values and it could have created more impact if the comedy was strong and the length was trimmed. At the box office, this will appeal to the family audience, ladies and those who like matured romance so above average returns are expected.

Chaalis Chauraasi 2012 Hindi Movie Review

Movie Review : Chaalis Chauraasi Rating : 2 / 5 Banner : MAASK Entertainment Pvt Ltd Cast : Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Kay Kay Menon, Ravi Kissen, Shweta Bhardwaj, Rajesh Sharma, Zakir Hussain, Manoj Pahwa, Reetu Jain, Arbaaz Ali Khan and Others Producer : Anuya Mhaiskar, Uday Shetty, Sachin Awasthee Director : Hriday Shetty Released Date : January 13, 2012

Story: A good tale gone bad, the story begins with four men – Sir [Naseeruddin Shah], Albert [Kay Kay Menon], Bobby [Atul Kulkarni] and Shakti [Ravi Kishan] who are a team and they are given a mission. If they are successful that will settle their lives forever. They decide to take it up and while they are on their way in the van, it is stopped by a cop (Rajesh sharma). He decides to take the four of them for his mission and that is to catch a dreaded gangster (arif zakaria) who is on the run. What happens from there forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come up with an interesting storyline and while the presentation was alright, the narrative was bad. The dialogues were decent, the script was written with weak value and screenplay was not prompt. Background score was good and the songs were not upto the mark. Cinematography was worthy. Editing was regular. Costumes were trendy and stylish while the art department was suiting the moods. Naseeruddin Shah has given a natural performance but could have been better, same with Kay Kay Menon. Atul Kulkarni was apt, Ravi Kishan was good. Rajesh Sharma was nice. Shweta Bharadwaj looks sizzling hot. Zakir Hussain was not used to his potential. Manoj Pahwa was moderate. Conclusion: As such, the film comes across with a very nice subject and given the lead cast involved, the expectations are bound to be double. However, the poor handling of the script and clichéd sequences spoils the fun. While the first half is spent talking about the four key characters, the second half gets into a predictable lane. Overall, the film could have been a lot better if the writing department was sharp. At the box office, the openings may be good but success is highly unlikely.

Ghost (2012) Hindi Movie Review And Free Movie Download Torrent

Movie Review : Ghost Rating : 1.75 / 5 Banner : Mega Bollywood Production Cast : Shiney Ahuja, Sayali Bhagat, Tej Sapru, Deepraj Rana, Julia Bliss, Gulshan Rana, Sandip Soparrkar, Tabrez Khan, Bijayata Pradhan and Others Producer : Bharat Shah Director : Puja Jatinder Bedi Released Date : January 13, 2012

Story: A supposedly scary tale, the story is set on the backdrop of City Hospital and this place sees a series of gruesome murders happening at the night. A young doctor Dr Suhani (sayali) begins to experience all this and she is not sure who or what is causing these killings. A top league investigative agency is roped in and its best officer Vijay (shiney) enters the scene. In no time, love develops between Suhani and Vijay but the killings don’t stop. Vijay takes this case very personally and decides to find out who is responsible. Is he successful in this or not forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come up with an age old storyline and while the presentation was alright, the narrative was lacking depth. The dialogues were regular, the script was written with loose ends and screenplay was weak. Background score was good but songs were there for diversion. Cinematography was worthy. Editing was not upto the mark. Costumes were natural while the art department was suiting the moods. Shiney Ahuja has come back and he gives his best to infuse life into the character. Sayali Bhagat has got this strange sexuality about her and she does her bit as required. Julia has less to speak but her makeup was not that effective. Tej Sapru was neat, Deepraj Rana was alright. The others didn’t have much to offer. Conclusion: With the kind of technology and the excitement that audience has, the horror movies are expected to have many shock points and beat the bulbs out of the viewer. However, that doesn’t happen in this movie. While the first half goes about with the regular spooky happenings, the second half loses the steam. The key cause for that was the unwanted songs and the botched up romantic track. Of course, there are one or two good moments that give the jolt. Overall, this is a film which takes off well but doesn’t land properly. At the box office, it would be a below average fare. Download This Torrent

Nanban 2012 Tamil Movie Review And Free Download Torrent

Movie Review : Nanban Rating : 3 / 5 Banner : Gemini Film Circuit Cast : Vijay, Jeeva, Srikanth, Ileana D'Cruz, Sathyaraj and Others Music Director : Harris Jayaraj Cinematography : Manoj Paramahamsa Story : Rajkumar Hirani Editing : Anthony Producer : Raju Easwaran Director : Shankar Released Date : January 12, 2012

Story: A remake tale, the story begins with two friends Venkataramakrishnan (srikanth) and Senthil (jiiva) who set off on the search for their missing friend Pari (vijay). A flashback takes them back to their college days when Pari joins Venkat and Senthil and in no time all become thick friends. While the college head Virumandi Sandhanam (sathyaraj) believes strongly in making students as bookworms, Pari believes in pursuing his own passion and understand the essence. Meanwhile, he also manages to charm Riya (ileana), daughter of Virus. Whether Venkat and Senthil are successful in locating Pari or not forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come up with a remake storyline and while the presentation was good, the narrative was refreshing. The dialogues were charged up, the script was written with value and screenplay was prompt. Background score was good and three songs were there for listening. Cinematography was worthy. Editing was regular. Costumes were trendy and stylish while the art department was suiting the moods. Vijay has come up with an unassuming performance and steals the show. Ileana was sexy and gives the required glamour dose. Srikanth fits the bill and does his bit while Jiiva was another competent performer. Sathyaraj displays shades of Boman Irani in a big way. Sathyan was there for the laughs. S J Suryah, Anuya Bhagavath made their presence felt. Conclusion: The film happens to be the remake of the Bollywood blockbuster ‘3 Idiots’ and despite its familiarity, there is a freshness in the treatment of the script. While the first half goes about in the light hearted manner, it is the second half that gets emotional and with the required sentiment. Of course, those who have seen the original may not find anything different but this sure live up to the expectations of the remake. At the box office, it has success written all over it.  Download This Torrent

Kshetram 2011Telugu Movie Review

Movie Review : Kshetram Rating : 2/5 Banner : Sri Balaji Movies Cast : Jagapathi Babu, Priyamani, 'Kick' Shyam, Kota, Aditya Menon, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmanandam, Rajeev Kanakala, Jackie, Surekha Vani, Hema and Others Music : Koti Cinematographer : M V Raghu Producer : T Venu Gopal Director : G Govinda Raju Released Date : December 29, 2011

Story:  A morose tale, the story begins with Chakri (shyam) who is in love with the Hindi girl Sohini (priyamani) but their elders agree for it and they get married. Chakri's father (aditya) is from a aristocratic family and he takes Chakri-Sohini to pay respects to the grave of his elder brother Narasimha Rayalu (jagapathi babu) and Naga Penchalamma (priyamani). The story takes a turn when Penchalamma's spirit rises and enters Sohini. The spirit then kills Chakri's father and this leads Chakri to approach a guru. It is here that the flashback opens and roots to how Narasimha Rayalu and Penchalamma are determined to set up the idol of Narasimha Swamy in a temple. What happens after that forms the rest of the story. Presentation:  The director has come up with a decent storyline and while the presentation was poor, the narrative was very weak. The dialogues were stale and over the top at times, the script was written with weak efforts and the screenplay was below average. Background score was bad and songs were poor. Cinematography was pathetic. Editing was irregular. Costumes were regular while the art department was apt. Jagapathi Babu carried out his role as required and tried his best to get some energy into the film. Priyamani also does her bit to infuse life into her character but in vain. Aditya Menon was better among all. Brahmanandam was annoying. Kota was good. Tanikella Bharani was nice. The others were there to fill the screen.  Conclusion:  The film came in with a lot of hype and there was also a reference that Priyamani's role was the highlight. While the hype was good, the film actually fails to deliver the goods. Both the first half and second half didn't have any point where the film's graph could have picked up. The key reason for the film going down is poor direction and weak technical values. Overall, this is a film that looks set to go down as a dud at the box office.

Don 2 (2011) Hindi Movie Review

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani, Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Kunal Kapoor

Directed by Farhan Akhtar

Rating: 2/5

The Don franchise is back in all its stammering, self-praising and lopsided grinning glory. Living up to its prequel, this one is high on slick quotient and has many meticulously choreographed stunts. The only grouse: Don has become cockier than ever and loves rambling lines that narrate his characteristic traits in third person- 'Don ke dushmano ko…' Yawn.

We begin with a voiceover by the man himself who is now the A-PAC head of drug retailing and wholesaling and wants to spread his distribution channels across Europe. In doing so, he has to help his old enemy, Vardhaan (Boman Irani) escape from a prison in Kuala Lumpur. So Don stages his own arrest by surrendering at the KL Interpol office to the delightfully dumb investigators Roma (Priyanka Chopra) and her boss Malik (Om Puri). Soon, Don and Vardhaan have forgotten the incidents that occurred in the prequel and are plotting a major heist in icy Berlin.

And before you think that Don has outdone one and all, the Interpol in Germany informs the Kuala Lumpur office that Don and Vardhaan have been spotted in Zurich. And though no visible spots are seen on either of the gangsters, Roma and Malik are in their woolies trotting about in Berlin in the next scene. No global gangster movie is complete without a car chase, a silly disguise (a Hrithik Roshan mask!) and a few explosions here and there; so that is exactly what follows.

There are many mysteries in 'Don 2' that could leave you stumped beyond reason. Like, why does a mastermind evil genius who is wanted across the globe personally pick up his drug consignments? Lack of trust in his aides or is he just a humble man of the soil? Also, when Don walks out of a hostage situation carrying a wounded Roma in his arms, Roma's boss casually enquires, "Kya hua Roma ko?" What does he expect for an answer? Upset stomach?

While SRK's looks offer prominent signs of ageing, his acting prowess seems to be doing a Benjamin Button. Unless of course, cackling about one's might and monstrosity is Bollywood's formula for a super villain. Boman Irani is known for his razor sharp expressions but this is a first where he seems to be a bit lost about when to let out which one. Priyanka Chopra is barely there and quite rightfully so as she doesn't really foil Don's plans or do anything that would make the audience excited or anxious. Lara Dutta is perfectly sassy in all her cereal goodness and manages her part with practiced ease and confidence.

For a movie that rocks in grandeur and style, Don 2 has the logical reasoning of a 'Golmaal 5'. There's a part in the movie where Don actually convinces the German intelligence and the Interpol that he's working for them and they buy it. The verdict: The Badshah of bragging and the king of hamming is the same person and he's out there in multiplexes waiting to con you off your money. The only way to outfox him: wait for a satellite release.

Rajanna Telugu Movie Reviews

Movie Review : Rajanna Rating : 3.5/5 Banner : Annapurna Studios Cast : Nagarjuna, Sneha, Annie, Shweta Menon, Alapati Lakshmi, Telangana Sakunthala, Ajay, Pradeep Rawat, Supreet, Ravi Kale and Others Music : M M Keeravani Cinematographers : Shyam K Naidu, Anil Bhandari and Poorna Action director : S S Rajamouli Producer: Nagarjuna Akkineni Director : Vijayendra Prasad Released Date : December 22, 2011

Story: A patriotic tale, the story begins in the year 1948 at the Nelakondapalli village in Adilabad district. Lakshmamma (sneha) leaves her daughter Mallamma (baby annie) in the river since the Razakars are out to kill them. Lakshmamma is killed and Mallamma is saved by a villager Sambayya. He is aware that Mallamma is the daughter of Rajanna (nagarjuna), a heroic freedom fighter who is a terror to the Doras. Meanwhile, Mallamma is a very good singer but her Dorasani (swetha menon) doesn't like that and keeps punishing her all the time. This pushes Mallamma to the limit and she leaves to Delhi to complaint with PM Jawaharlal Nehru. What happens after that forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come up with an interesting storyline and while the presentation was rich, the narrative was engaging. The dialogues were charged up, the script was written with good research and the screenplay was apt. Background score was good and three songs were upto the mark. Cinematography was top notch. Editing was regular. Costumes were natural while the art department was suiting the moods. Nagarjuna has come up with an excellent performance and his physique looks good. Sneha was sensuous and did her bit as required. The real showstealer was baby Annie who has given a soul stirring performance. Swetha Menon made her presence felt, Pradeep Rawat was mean enough, Supreet was usual, Ajay was average, Alapati Lakshmi and Telangana Sakunthala made their presence felt. Ravi Kale was regular. Conclusion:  The film happens to be a strong inspiration from the life of the noted freedom fighter Suddala Hanumanthu and the Razakar movement. However, enough precaution was taken not to rub anything controversial. While the first half goes about in a smooth fashion, the real bang comes before the interval. After that, the second half gets into some exciting action and some emotional turbulence. Overall, the film scores on the feel and presentation than anything else. At the box office, it has enough ingredients to score a hit

Rathinirvedam (2011) Telugu Full Movie Online and review

Movie Review : Rathinirvedam Rating : 3/5 Banner : Revathy Kalamandhir Cast : Shweta Menon, Sreejith, Shammi Thilakan, Maya Viswanath and Others Music : M. Jayachandran Cinematography : Manoj Pillai Producer: Sureshkumar Director : T K Rajeev Kumar

Story:  A remake tale, the story is set on the backdrop of a village and here comes Pappu (sreejith) an adolescent boy for his vacation. This is his mother's village and here he chances upon his neighbour Rathy Chechy (shweta menon), a rather elderly and matured woman. In no time, Pappu gets attracted to Rathy and he tries to get close to her. Eventually, his attractions become filled with lust and what happens after that forms the rest of the story. Presentation:  The director has come up with a predictable storyline and while the presentation was filled with efforts, the narrative was inconsistent. The dialogues were stable, the script was written with slight changes and the screenplay was sometimes superficial. Background score was nice but only one song was upto the mark. Cinematography captures the angles and the moments in the right manner. Editing was upto the mark. Costumes were a mismatch of sorts while the art department deserves special appreciation for its efforts to bring natural look. Sreejith Vijay was good to the role and he has come up with the required innocence. Shweta Menon steals the limelight but then she was on the heavier side with more aggression than showing innocent sex appeal. Shammi Thilakan was standard, Maya Viswanathan was moderate, the two child artistes made their presence felt. Others didn't have much scope. Conclusion:  The film happens to be the remake of the yesteryears blockbuster hit with the same title. So, it is natural that comparisons will happen and that way, the remake doesn't match. However, one has to watch it like an independent film. The crucial factor for the film is Shweta Menon and if only she toned down her aggression and looked natural, it would have created more eroticism. The first half goes mildly while the second half breezes smoothly. At the box office, the initial hype and the sensuous promotion will draw crowds but it will be a profitable venture not a great success.

Pappu Can't Dance Saala Hindi Movie Review

Movie Review : Pappu Can't Dance Saala Rating : 2.75/5 Banner : R Vision Cast : Vinay Pathak, Neha Dhupia, Rajat Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Sanjay Mishra, Brijendra Kala and Others Cinematographer : Fuwad Khan Music : Malhar Producer: Ravindra Singh Director : Saurabh Shukla Released Date : December 16, 2011

Story: An alright tale, the story begins on the backdrop of Mumbai and here comes Vidyadhar (vinay) from Banaras. He is an old fashioned man and has lot of policies about life. On the other hand, his neighbour Mehak (neha) is a small time dancer in Bollywood and she is the street-smart kinds who has seen the ways of the world. The story takes a turn when due a to sequence of events both Mehak and Vidyadhar have to stay in the same flat. What happens from there forms the rest of the story. Presentation:   The director has come up with a thought provoking storyline and while the presentation was neat, the narrative was fresh. The dialogues were entertaining, the script was well written and the screenplay was apt. Background score was good but songs were not upto the mark. Cinematography was top notch. Editing was regular. Costumes were natural while the art department was suiting the moods. Vinay Pathak has done this before and he does it again, he was a right fit. The real person to watch out for was Neha Dhupia as she shows her versatility in a big way. Naseeruddin Shah was brilliant. Sanjay Mishra was standard. Brijendra Kala was moderate. Rajat Kapoor was not used to his potential. Conclusion: The film comes with an interesting concept and the fact that opposites attract has been a common formula. While the first half takes off on a promising note and looks good till interval bang, it is the second half that mars the proceedings. There are many scenes which are clichéd and the film tends to get predictable after a while. Moreover, the emotional depth was not that strong. Overall, this is a low budget movie made with good technicians and actors so the makers might land in a safe zone but success is not that likely.

Veedu Theda 2011 Telugu Movie Review

Movie Review : Veedu Theda Rating : 2/5 Banner : Lakshmi Narasimha Entertainments Cast : Nikhil Siddarth, Pooja Bose, Sayaji Shinde, Suman, Krishna Bhagawan, Ali, M S Narayana, Raghu Babu, Master Bharat, Hema and Others Music : Chakri Cinematographer : Malhar Bhatt Producer: Kalyan Chakravarthy Director : Chinni Krishna Released Date : November 18, 2011

Story: A routine tale, the story begins with Kathi Seenu (nikhil) who is a brave and kind hearted guy but a troublemaker. Due to this, his sister and brother-in-law (hema, Krishna bhagawan) face the ire of the people. Anyways, one incident challenges the ego of Seenu and he vows to fall in love with a girl and marry her. His prayer is answered when he sees Meghana (pooja) at a wedding. However, Seenu's trials to woo her go in vain as Meghana is not interested in love. Meanwhile, a noted don Liquor Shankar (sayaji) is busy searching for Meghana. What happens after that forms the rest of the story. Presentation:  The director has come up with a known storyline and while the presentation was decent, the narrative was inconsistent. The dialogues were good. The script was average and the screenplay was okay. Background score was nice but songs were not impressive. Cinematography was decent. Editing was a bit jerky, during the second half. Costumes were natural and apt while the art department was upto the mark. Nikhil comes up with full energetic performance and has scored well in all departments. Pooja looks pretty and has a seductive charm. Sayaji Shinde was usual, Ali was average, Brahmi was boring, M S Narayana was hilarious, Raghu Babu was funny, Krishna Bhagawan was usual, Suman was standard. Conclusion:  As such, the film is shaped up as a commercial mass entertainer and it has followed the required parameters. While the first half is filled with elements of comedy, romance, songs and fights, the second half gets into the flashback episode and the required melodrama. However, it is the second half which suffers due to dragged sequences and unwanted comedy. Overall, this is a film which takes off well but begins to go down as it passes. At the box office, the film may find some audience at the B, C centres

Oh My Friend Telugu Movie Review

Movie Review : Oh My Friend Rating : 3.25/5 Banner : Sri Venkateswara Creations Cast : Siddharth, Shruthi Haasan, Hansika, Navadeep, Tanikella Bharani, Ali, Sana and Others Music : Rahulraj Cinematography : Vijay K Chakravarthy Producer: Dil Raju Director : Venu Sriram Released Date : November 11, 2011

Story:  A well knit tale, the story begins with the childhood friends Chandu (siddarth) and Siri (shruti) and they share everything under the sun. Many think both are in love looking at their closeness. Chandu wants to become a rock singer. His life takes a turn when he meets Ritu (hansika) and falls in love with her. After some trials, he finally manages to get her. On the other hand, Siri convinces her parents and gets engaged to Uday (navadeep). The time comes when all four meet but the intimacy of Chandu and Siri tends to cause friction. They are faced with an unusual situation of deciding about their friendship or love. What happens after that forms the rest of the story. Presentation:  The director has come up with a soulful storyline and while the presentation was appealing, the narrative was smooth though not engaging at all points. The dialogues were matured. The script was written well and the screenplay was upto the mark. Background score was very nice and all the songs were impressive. Cinematography was excellent. The locations were good for songs. Editing was crisp. Costumes were stylish and trendy while the art department was rich. Siddarth has come up with an energetic performance and he fits the bill perfectly. Shruti was equally good and performs well. Hansika looks sweet but she should work on her figure. Navadeep was natural and made his presence felt. Bharani was excellent. Sana was standard. The others did their bit as required. Conclusion: This is a film which is meant for the youth and the regular phase of confusions and dilemma they go through. The fine line between friendship and romance is explained very well and while the first half goes on a lighter note, the second half gets heavy with emotions and sensitive situation. The climax part was melodramatic. The film was more of an emotional treat and the element of comedy was not strong. At the box office, this will appeal to the youth audience and it could be a profit grosser.

It's My Love Story Telugu Movie Review

Movie Review : It's My Love Story Rating : 3.5/5 Banner : Shirdi Sai Combines Cast : Aravind Krishna, Nikitha Narayan, Jayasudha, Sarath Babu, Vennela Kishore, Tagubothu Ramesh, Kasi Viswanath, Pragathi, Vennela Rama Rao, Harish Koyalagundla, Praveen and Others Music : Sunil Kashyap Cinematography : PG Vinda Producer: Dr. Munna Venkata Krishna Reddy Director : Madhura Sridhar Reddy Released Date : November 10, 2011

Story: A tale of love and life, the story is about Arjun (Aravind) who hails from Warangal but living in Hyderabad. He is a gaming design professional and believes in living life to the fullest. On the other hand, there is Vandana (Nikitha), an aspiring fashion designer from Vizag who wants to make a career. Convincing her parents (Sarath Babu, Jayasudha), Vandana comes to Hyderabad and takes up a job. An unexpected wrong number introduces her to Arjun and both become good friends. A situation arises which leads Vandana to move into Arjun's home without the knowledge of her parents. But in no time, the matter leaks to Vandana's parents and it is at that time when both realize what they were feeling for each other. What happens from there forms the rest of the story. Presentation: The director has come up with a decent storyline and while the presentation was appealing, the narrative was swift though not engaging at few points. The dialogues could have been much better. The script was written well and the screenplay was upto the mark. Background score was very nice and all the songs were impressive. Cinematography was excellent. The locations were good for songs. Editing was crisp but could have been better. Costumes were stylish and trendy while the art department was colourful. Aravind Krishna is an actor to watch out. With envious physique and strikingly handsome looks, he has created an impact. Performance wise, he was good but needs to work on his toning in dialogue delivery. Nikitha looks sweet, she is expressive through her eyes and showed good poise and confidence in front of the camera despite her debut attempt. Sarath Babu was elegant, Jayasudha was effective, Vennela Kishore was hilarious, Tagubothu Ramesh was funny. The others did their bit as required. Conclusion: The film takes into view the mindset of today's generation and how certain decisions can lead to costly mistakes. While the first half goes smooth and has light elements of comedy and romance, the second half gets into few twists and mixes with sentiment and melodrama. Overall, this is a film which scores high on technical values like music and performances from lead cast. The director followed the content and didn't bend for any cinematic illogical nonsense. This is a very sincere and realistic movie that appeals for all targeted A class audience, right from matured college students to parents.

Surya's 7am Arivu (Seventh Sense) Movie Review

One of the best things about Red Giant Movies' 7am Arivu (Seventh Sense), easily among the most anticipated Tamil films of the year, directed by hit-maker A R Murugadoss, is that it's chosen a distinct theme for its basic plot.

Considering the hype that's surrounded the movie, it's almost a given that you're going to end up with mixed feelings about it. It would be impossible to give a linear review for a film that traverses several plot-lines -- so here are the plusses and minuses of this Suriya-Shruthi Haasan starrer. What works for the film, first:

* The first half-hour of the film. It might be slightly in the style of a documentary but the camera-work, the SFX and the maker's obvious love of history transport you back 1600 years into the past, to the reigning Pallava dynasty, and to the surroundings of Kanchi, to a land that is at the height of both martial and medical prowess. It's here that you're introduced to Bhodhi Dharmar (Suriya), a Pallava Prince who leaves his family behind and journeys to China. His travel across the lands, and the way he slowly assimilates the life of an ascetic, casting away his princely robes is a revelation. It takes him three years to reach China -- where a completely different life awaits him.

* The present-day avatar of Suriya as Aravind, a circus artist who travels with the Grand Bombay Circus, and who hails, incidentally, from Kanchipuram himself. He's playful, hopelessly in love, but is more an involuntary pawn in the high-profile international age than a hero. It's supposed to be a Suriya film -- but doesn't really revolve around him, and so, you don't get to see him go all out acting, either. He does flex his muscles a good deal, so much that you wonder if he's turning into the Tamil version of Salman Khan

* Shruti Haasan does a competent job as Subha Srinivasan, and it's a credit to the director that she's portrayed as a geneticist, rather than an empty-headed heroine. If you can ignore her torturous Tamil accent, it does get better -- even if she's reduced to a pretty doll in the song sequences. The girl does have promise. The slight twist in her romance track with Suriya adds some depth.

* The villain, Dong Lee (Johnny Tri Nguyen), a real-life martial arts expert plays an unruffled nemesis -- and it says a great deal for his characterization that the audience starts whistling whenever he appears on-screen. For an antagonist, he gets almost equal screen presence as Suriya himself, and uses it well. He's naturally stylish, and is a treat to watch.

* The production values are, naturally, top-notch. Anthony editing, Ravi K Chandran's cinematography and the SFX work make the past come alive. Murugadoss shines when he gets his characters to talk about the richness of our tradition, the obvious advances Tamils once made in every field, before losing it due to continuous war and other onslaughts. He also gets points for bringing science into the mix, breaking it down into easy components, instead of going the masala-route completely.

Unfortunately, there are a few minuses too, that destroy some of the good work done by the team:

* The screenplay has its share of plot-holes. The "plot" concocted by India's enemies is laughably childish; the dialogues and situations that explain it even sillier. But what beats it all is the way our protagonists choose to deal with what is supposed to be a nation-wide crisis.

* It's understood that some element of fantasy is bound to be part of a story, when it's about a legend such as Bhodhi Dharma, but some more historical authenticity wouldn't have hurt. Also, once the first half-hour is over, the story line grows extremely predictable. Certain moments serve to pull up the sagging screenplay, but these are few and far in between. Moments of realism are pretty rare, and logic has gone for a toss in the second half. The feeling of disappointment is added, as you're led to expect something truly fantastic in the first half.

* Harris Jeyaraj's music usually adds pep to the proceedings; here, they are a severe let-down here, not to mention the fact that they hamper the proceedings and act as a stumbling-block. Removing them would have aided the movie a good deal.

7am Arivu has several things working for it -- its historical background, and a rock-solid villain who uses mind-control, and an intelligent heroine, among other things. You just wish they had utilized all these ingredients better.

Real Steel (2011) English Movie Review

Real Steel Movie Review: A Cheer in Your Seat Flick

The surprise of 2011, in terms of movie expectations versus what we experience in the theater, has to be Real Steel. Hugh Jackman is at his best as a former boxer with one more shot at the title. The film is a triumph of the spirit and will leave you cheering in your seat!

Real Steel follows Jackman’s Charlie, a former boxer who came close to being the champ right as the sport of boxing moved from humans to robots who could inflict more damage on each other - something for which the public was yearning.
The film’s opening sequence expertly introduces the characters and how Charlie is desperate to get behind a robot winner. It is here that actor Kevin Durand shows why he is one of Hollywood’s most underrated actors. He becomes one of Charlie’s nemeses. That’s just it, there are so many people who are wishing ill on Jackman’s character that there seems to be no life jacket to pull him to safety.
Family and the bond that is shared between blood relatives is a theme of Real Steel. At its heart it is a father and son story, although it is also a Rocky-like tale of boxing supremacy when the film's David takes on Goliath. The combination of the two elements makes Real Steel one of the film year’s biggest unexpected gifts.
The technology of the film is also impressive. Real Steel’s robots each have their own personalities, boxing styles and movements that recall some of boxing’s greatest. Never for one moment is there any doubt that what eyes are seeing in the ring is nothing less than an all-out brawl for victory, regardless of whether the competitors are robots or humans.


Jackman sizzles, but so does his supporting cast. Spotlights are deserved for Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie and in a break-out movie moment, Dakota Goyo as the 11-year-old son Jackman has to take responsibility for when his mother dies.
Real Steel takes place in a not so distant future. The American heartland is still as it is today, yet director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum, Date Night) lays out a film that possesses the little things to have us believe Real Steel’s landscape is beyond our time - but within grasp of what is real. So many films with future landscapes forget that technological progress is slow, even if it seems otherwise. Real Steel plays within those boundaries and is just another example of how when the devil is in the details, this film doesn’t stray from staying true to itself.

The triumph of Real Steel is not that it exceeds expectations. As we heard from the film’s boxing consultant in our Sugar Ray Leonard interview, the key to a good boxer and a good boxing film is heart.
Jackman’s latest is so full of that mojo that the journey inspires the audience through its fictional storyline to comprehend that life is one knockdown away from being over. Yet, with the right fortitude, anyone can get up and still raise their fists in victory.