Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Anjaneyulu Movie Review
- Title: Anjaneyulu
- Banner: Parameswara Arts
- Cast: Raviteja, Nayanatara, Sonu Sood, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, MS Narayana, Dhandapani, Jayaprakash Reddy, Kota Srinivasa Rao and others
- Action: Ram -Laxman
- Banner: Parameshwara Arts
- Cinematography: Ravindra Babu K
- Editing: Marthand K. Venkatesh
- Music: Thaman S
- Presented By: Siva Babu
- Producer: Ganesh Babu
- Story, Screenplay,Dialogues & Direction: Parasuram (Bujji)
- Audio Release Date: 24th July, 2009.
- Movie Release Date:12th August, 2009.
01 - Dil Se Bolo
Singers : Ranjith
Lyrics : Krishna Chaitanya
02 - Yem Vayaso
Singers : Naveen, Jyotsna
Lyrics : Krishna Chaitanya
03 - Anjali
Singers : Shankar Mahadevan, Rahul Nambiar, Megha, Priya, Janani
Lyrics : Chandrabose
04 - Olammy
Singers : Karthik, Vardhani Thaman
Lyrics : Bhaskarabhatla
05 - Nuvve Kantapadanante
Singers : S.P. Balu
Lyrics : Krishna Chaitanya
06 - Raajulakey Raraju
Singers : Ranjith, Suchitra
Lyrics : Krishna Chaitanya
Anjaneyulu Review:
Ravi Teja plays title role, in this movie he is a journlist for a tv channel. He never worried about his life, he leads his life carelessly. But Anjaneyulu shares every thing with his father(Nazar). They both like friends. One day Anjaneyulu rescues Anjali(Nayanatara) from rowdies, he fall in love with her at his first sight. Bada(Sonu Sood) is a mafia leader. A minister(Dhandapani) have relation with Home Minister (Jaya Prakash) wants him to murder an Officer(Sameer), who prepared a report against the minister about the illeagal activities of him. Bada prepares a plan to kill the officer, by blasting the bus in which he is travelling. Unfortunately Anjaneyulu parents returns their village after visiting him in the same bus. Anjaneyulu losts his parents in the bomb blast. After that Anjaneyulu changes his name as Pavan, and he will joined in Bada gang to take revange. The rest of the story is how Anjaneyulu takes the revange.
After a big entertainment KICK hit, this is the next film. Ravi Teja action is very nice in comedy as well as sentiment scenes. Ravi Teja and Nayanatara already given a good entertainer movie Dubai Seenu, by Srinu Vaitla. Their combination is very nice, Nayanatara matched perfectly to Ravi Teja. In this movie there is no scoper to perform for Nayanatara. Her mackup is some was different, it fails to attract the audience.
Bramhanadam, once again rocks by playing as Creative Head for a T.V Channel. His comments on Puri Jagan, VV Vinayak, Rajamouli is hilarious. Also, M.S. Narayana does his best. He plays a brief role as a Guest Director, he came to speak with the audiance by phone. Bramhaji plays a good role in this movie as a Reporter. Sonu Sood performance is nice, but the director not utilised him properly. Coming to the remaining actors, Kota Srinivasa Rao impressed with telangana slang. Jaya Prakash, Dhandapani and others did their best.
Action, Photography are not bad. Background score for Anjaneyulu is not that much impressive. Thoman not suceeded to win hearts of music lovers. Only two more songs are good enough. This is second movie with Ravi Teja after KICK to the music director Thoman. It is big budget movie with a big hero, Ganesh Babu produced this movie after he turns into producer from actor. It is the first releasing movie from Parameswara Arts. It gives good experiance to Ganesh Babu. After a youthful hit Yuvatha, Parasuram Directed this movie. In his first movie Yuvatha, Nikhil(Yuvatha Hero) body language is like Ravi Teja. Fortunately he got a chance to work with him. He succeeded in that.
Mouth Talk:
what people said who liked this movie:
* Ravi Teja performance is good.
* Sonu Sood perfromance is also nice.
* Bramhanadam comedy scenes
* Choreography is nice.
Disappointments:
* Bhuvaneswari Episode
* Climax is very short.
* Action scenes are not effective.
* Music is not attractive
user Rating analysed from various sources is 2.75/5.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Josh Audio Review
- Title: Josh
- Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations
- Cast: Naga Chaitanya, Karthika, Sneha Ullal
- Music: Sandeep Chowta
- Genre: Romantic
- Produder: Dil Raju
- Story, ScreenPlay, Dialogues : Vasu Varma
- Director: Vasu Varma
- Audio Release : 18th July 2009.
- Releasing On : 12th August 2009.
Josh Audio is released by Umesh Gupta(Aditya Audio Owner),and the music is already rocking. Music given by the Bollywood music director Sandeep Chowta.He has given musical hits like Ninne Pelladatha, Prema Kada, Super, Bujjigadu. Josh is produced by the mega successful director "Dil Raju". Coming to the producer, till now he presented superhit movies like Dil, Badra, Aarya, Bommarillu, Parugu.... Before this story, Dil Raju approached Nagarjuna with Kotha Bangaru Lokam(KBL) story to introduce Naga Chaitanya. But Nagarjuna simply reject that, because it is very soft love story.
Coming to Director Vasu Varma, he is giving story, screenplay and dialogues. He took three years to prepare this script. The interesting thing is nagarjuna accepted this script as Debut film for naga chaitanya within one sitting. So that we can understand how the script is. For this Vasu Varma did a lot of hard work.
The audiance have more expectations on this movie because, 'King' Nagarjuna's son "Naga Chaitanya"'s debuting film, Karthika's first telugu movie, The golden hand producer Dil Raju producing this movie. Vasu Varmas hard work, increases the expectations more.....
In this movie it have six songs and three bit songs. Josh audio succeeded to win the hearts of music lovers.
Songs:
1. Diridiri Diridi
Singers: Sandeep Chowta, Kunal Ganjawala
Lyrics: Seetarama Sastry
2. Neetho Vunte
Singer: Karthik
Lyricist: Seetarama Sastry
3. Jigijikka (Bit Song)
Singer: G. Raju
Lyricist: Chandrabose
4. Aawara Hawa
Singer: Sowmya Rao
Lyricist: Seetarama Sastry
5. Bad Bad Boy
Singer: Ranjith
Lyrics: Seetarama Sastry
6. Annayochinado (Bit Song)
Singer: Ramana
Lyrics: Chandrabose
7. Evvariki
Singers: Rahul Vaidya, Ujjaini Mukherjee
Lyrics: Seetarama Sastry
8. Me Me Meka (Bit Song)
Singer: Chandrabose
Lyricist: Chandrabose
9. College Bulloda
Singer: Vittal Rahul
Lyrics: Chandrabose
Music Review:
Diridiri Diridi:
This is the song that was used in the promos and can be called the title song. The introduction music is really catchy which is probably why it is being used the trailers. The rest of the song, however, is not quite up to expectations. The tune in the pallavi is a total contrast to the rest of the song which is not appealing as it loses it feel as a hard-hitting, energetic song. The selection of singers is not good as the lyric clarity is lost in the voices of Sandeep Chowta and Kunal Ganjawala. There are also some parts of the interludes that make you lose the feel of the song. Coming back to this song, it is just an average song. The instument usage is alright and the lyrics are also ok.
Neetho Vunte:
This is Sandeep Chowta kind of melody song. It is not a normal melody as it has some moments of fast beats. The tune sounds western but the lyrics have a Telugu feel to them, which is nice. Karthik, who is in the top 5 singers in Telugu at the moment, does a spendid job. The thing I like about this song is that the lyric clarity is perfect unlike the first song. The selection of singer, orchestration and lyrics are the highlights of this song.
Jigijikka (Bit Song):
This a bit song, so there is not much to talk about. There is minimal music, it is a song that talks about the atmosphere at college. The Jigijikka part of the song sounds very familar especially the tune.
Aawara Hawa:
This a female solo so it may be the heroine introduction song. The tune is pretty good and used in the introduction and the two interludes. The singer does a good job with good diction and lyrical clarity. This doesn't really sound like a Sandeep Chowta kind of song, but has elements of his songs like the English lyrics in between. This song will catch on after repeated listening. The lyrics are good and use of instruments is good.
Bad Bad Boy:
This may the hero introduction song. It has typical hero introduction song lyrics where he talks philosophically in the charanaalu and then says he is a Bad Boy in the pallavi. Ranjit has become the standard choice for hero solo songs and introductions. He does a good job as usual. Coming to the orchestration this probably the most Chowta-ish song in the album it has some characteristics of songs in Super and Bujjigaadu. But the only difference is that the lyrical clarity and quality in this song is much better.
Annayochinado (Bit Song):
This is another bit song with minimal music. It sounds like a folk song especially the tune. If anyone has been watching the singing talent show on MAA TV, Idea Super Singer 3 you would know that Chandrabose is one of the judges in that show along with renowned folk writer and singer Goreti Venkanna. I was joking that maybe Chandrabose has been taking tips from Venkanna on folk songs. Anyways, jokes aside another thing that to be said about this song is that the producer Dil Raju has sung this song (Ramana is his actual name). For a bit song it is good.
Evvariki:
This is another melody song. The introduction music of this song is really good and well composed. However, the feel of the song is lost once the singers start singing. The way "Evvariki" is said is kind of annoying as it is said in a very un-Telugu way. That is the main setback of this song, the lack of current Telugu pronounciation. It is only in a few places (mainly at start of second charanam), but they are clearly audible and must have felt like a dagger in the heart of Seetarama Sastry. Leaving aside that mistake, the voice of the singers are good especially Ujjaini Mukherjee's which sounds a bit like Sadhana Sargam's.
Me Me Meka (Bit Song):
Another small bit song which may be used for comedy on screen. It is not really appealling on listening and has to be seen on screen to say any more.
College Bulloda:
This sounds like "O My Brotheru" from Arya. It definitely has a Devi Sri Prasad kind of feel to the song. It will appeal to college-goers and youth. Vittal Rahul does a good job and Chandrabose's lyrics are suitable to the song.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Magadheera movie review
C 1600 Aravalli, the kingdom of Udaygarh. Two lovers die; one a warrior and the other a princess, confessing their love for each other. Their love remains unfulfilled. And the person who cremates them -- Sher Khan (Srihari) says aloud that they will be reborn again to unite. Fast forward 400 years, and lo, they are.
A reincarnation story is not often seen in Telugu cinema and SS Rajamouli uses this theme for Ram Charan Teja's second film Magadheera.
It's a high-budget extravaganza which shows in almost every frame. It's directed by SS Rajamouli, one of the top directors in the Telugu industry. It's got fine music by MM Keeravani, brilliant camera work by Senthil, good art direction by Ravinder, good styling and costumes by Rama Rajamouli and is edited well by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The graphics are excellent for a Telugu movie. Overall, the movie is a mainstream one with good packaging.
Story:
Magadheera is about rebirth and revenge. Harsha (Ram Charan) is a bike racer. He accidentally touches the hand of a girl Indu (Kajal) that creates sparks in his body. He meets Indu, but she hides her identity and plays pranks with him. Indu’s father (Surya) is fighting to get back their ancestral Udaighad castle. His nephew (Dev Gil) eyes Indu, kills his uncle, and puts the blame on Harsha. From this point on, the story goes back in time 400 years.
That’s 1609 AD when Kalabhaiarava (Ram Charan) was the warrior in Udaigarh who trains the soldiers. The Senadhipathi Randheer (Dev Gil) lusts on Yuvarani Mitravinda (Kajal) but the latter loves Kalabhirava. That results in a huge battle between Randheer and Kalabhairava which puts end for their lives. But the fight the awesome. Sher Khan (Sri Hari), the Muslim invader witnesses the valor and love of Kalabhairava and salutes to him.
They take rebirth as Harsha and Indu. And many characters from the past also come to present with the soul connectivity. But where? What happens to them? How the past life matters for them in present life?
Performances:
Ram Charan:
He portrayed the 1609 AD role, Kalabhaiarava, with right bearing and voice modulation. His dance is very good.
Kajal:
She is the right choice and perfect blend. Her elegance is amazing in queen’s role.
Sri Hari:
His portrayal as Muslim warrior Sher Khan is quite wonderful. He added value to the movie on a whole.
This Bollywood villain has shared screen in the main role.
Others:
Sarath Babu is ok in the role of old king, the father of Yuva Rani Mitravinda (kajal).
Rao Ramesh perfectly grooved in the role of Aghora Sadhu with apt gait and voice modulation
Brahmanandam and Hema would have done well. Sunil’s comedy is ok to large extent.
Mouth Talk:
what people said who liked this movie:
* Marvelous art work carried to portray Udaigadh city of 1609AD
* Battle between Kalabhairava and 100 soldiers of Sher Khan.
* Wonderful picturization.
* Lord Shiva’s statue that brings hysterical feeling
* Helicopter and bike stunts of Ram Charan.
Disappointments:
* Brahmanandam-Hema comedy
* Dialogues in first 40 minutes.
user Rating analysed from various sources is 4/5.