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.

Dev Gill:

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.

Coming to the director, he maintained his level and way of taking the picture. He specially taken care of all the stills.


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.






2 comments:

venkatesh said...

Hi all,

Ram Charan Tej rocked again,MagaDheera is a good movie,which has a combination of comedy ,good story background as well as Ram Charan's heroism.Everything is good.

This movie shows RajaMouli's talent in his direction as well as taste and his effort.Half of the credit goes to RajaMouli.

In this movie Kajal looking good and acted well.she played a glamorous as well as good role in this movie.

Finally success of this movie goes to all these people.

We can see this movie more times.Especially Ram Charan's dance was very good when comparing to his father.


sure it is 150 days movie.

Balaji said...

The film is good, but little big story, if second half story have came in first half means it will be good. Songs are really good. Chepane Chepathu song is Excellent in the movie, credits goes to Keeravani.
RamCharan, Kajal did a good job credits goes to Rajmouli.

The Film is good, nice to watch the movie in Theater.

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