Film: MagadheeraRating: 4/5Cast: Ram Charan, Kajal, Dev Gil, Srihari, Surya, Sarath Babu, Sunil, Brahmananadam, Hema, Chiranjeevi, Kim Sharma, Mumaith Khan, Subbaraya Sharma, Rao Ramesh etcEditing: Kotagiri Venkateswara RaoMusic: KeeravaniCinematography: Senthil KumarFights: Ram Laxman and Peter HeinsLyrics: Chandrabose, Keeravani and BhuvanachandraReleased On: 31st July 2009
The much awaited ‘Magadheera’ has arrived. It has created huge expectations by the virtue of its posters, trailers and above all the music. Finally let us see if it has reached those expectations.
Story:Harsha (Ram Charan) is a young man who earns money on bike races and bets. He loves such adventures on two wheelers. He happens to touch the hand of a young girl Indu (Kajal) accidentally and that ‘soul touch’ connects his present to the past.
What’s the past?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. 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?
That has to be watched on big screen to experience the marvelous treat along with unleashing those queries.
Performances:Ram Charan:He stood as an icon of macho look. He portrayed the 1609 AD role, Kalabhaiarava, with right bearing and voice modulation. Chiranjeevi’s yester year’s voice echoed in the ears of audiences with that modulation of Ram Charan for that character. His dances are spellbinding, especially in ‘Bangaru Kodi petta..’.
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 antagonist role. He proved perfect particularly in ‘past birth role’.
Others:Sarath Babu is ok in the role of old king, the father of Yuva Rani Mitravinda.
Rao Ramesh perfectly grooved in the role of Aghora Sadhu with apt gait and voice modulation
Brahmanandam and Hema got wasted
Sunil’s comedy is ok to large extent
Technical departments:The movie deserves right mention for music, sound effects, graphics, 3D effects, Cinematography and Choreography. What not! Every technical faculty has rightly worked on this film. Director Rajamouli should be appreciated for his guts to bring such a massive film on Telugu screen.
Allu Aravind should be esteemed for his wonderful production values.
Music And Lyrics:Keeravani and Chandrabose have created wonder with music and lyrics. Every word has aptly grooved into the situation in finest musical form.
Jorse Jorse is like a sheer poetry drawn on a canvass
Naakosom Juttu Peekkunte (written by Keeravani) is hilarious and entertaining
Panchadaara Bomma will be one of lifetime melody hits in Ram Charan’s filmography
Bangaru Kodi petta (penned by Bhuvanachandra) surpassed the older one in choreography
Dheera Dheera is the song that was ever pictured on Indian screen so far
Magadheera…(rolling title song) is innovative and interesting with the dances of Allu Aravind, Keeravani, Rajamouli, Rama Rajamouli, Ali, Sunil, Brahmanandam, Kajal, Kim Sharma, Mumaith Khan, Saloni, BA Raju and every technician worked in the movie
Above all the background music stood as backbone for the movie
Highlights:
Marvelous art work carried to portray Udaigadh city of 1609AD
Battle between Kalabhairava and 100 soldiers of Sher Khan
Wonderful picturization of Dheera Dheera song
Lord Shiva’s statue that brings hysterical feeling
Helicopter and bike stunts of Ram Charan
Disappointments:
Brahmanandam-Hema comedy
Chiranjeevi’s episode
Dialogues in first 44 minutes
Analysis:“This is our movie-our Telugu movie. This is our pride. This is the creation happened with the cognizance of our Telugu director”…would be the feel of every Telugu film lover while watching this film.
Words wouldn’t suffice to explain the experience of technical extravaganza depicted in this film. It’s just spellbinding. The range of Telugu film has gone to a higher plane with this film. The maker Rajamouli and producer Aravind should be appreciated unconditionally. And kudos would go to the technical team that has kept its brilliance to make this movie a wonder.
Keeping the first 44 minutes away the rest of the movie arrests the audiences completely. The first 44 minutes would literally keep the pulse of audiences down and confused. Pale dialogues, insipid scenes between Brahmanandam and Hema, weak portrayal of Chiranjeevi in a senseless scene would let down the audiences.
The real tempo starts as soon as the completion of the song ‘Naakosam nuvvu juttu peekkunte baagundi..’ The momentum develops with the first horse riding scene of Ram Charan chasing a bus. The interval scene hooks the audiences with lot of enthusiasm for sure. And the audiences can never turn their head and blink eye lid from then till climax.
And the audiences come out from theatre with the experience of a rollercoaster ride, with the sound reverberating in hearts, with a heavy hangover of watching a new facet of Telugu cinema.
The film proves to a historical one with respect to patronage of audiences of all classes.
Rating Judgment: The movie scores 4/5 by the virtue of technical values and adventurous attempt. It would have scored bigger if the first 44 minutes were also dealt well with sensible comedy and treatment.
Verdict: It’s good to watch the film as soon as possible.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Aishwarya Bachchan is ageing!
Sonam Kapoor might have upset her calling her 'Aunty Ji' but Aishwarya Bachchan is now herself donning a old age make up. The former Miss World is doing this for her Vipul Shah directed movie Action Replay. Aishwarya is working with make up artist Paul to get the perfect old age look on her face for the movie. A source on the sets has disclosed that when the make-up was done for the first time it did not work out. Paul then took six hours to get her the perfect old age look. The movie also star Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor and Neha Dhupia. Well seems like Sonam Kapoor wasn't wrong in saying Aishwarya appeals to the older women!
Bipasha's Hollywood dream comes to an end
Buffalo named after Salman's girlfriend Katrina
Well, a milkman outsmarted Salman Khan in his own game at the 10 Ka Dum show. He broke the house down by revealing that he has buffaloes named after Katrina Kaif and Aishwarya Bachchan. Coincidentally, these girls have been linked to Salman. Aishwarya is his ex-girlfriend while Katrina is his present ladylove.
Salman didn't lose his temper this time around. Instead, he took it in good humour. He also learned how to wear dhoti from the milkman.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Jackson death report deferred-dr murre
Los Angeles: Doctors conducted an autopsy on the body of Michael Jackson on Friday but could not immediately determine what killed the "King of Pop," amid reports he had been injected with a narcotic painkiller shortly before collapsing.
Jackson was in full cardiac arrest when paramedics arrived at his rented mansion in the Holmby Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, with his personal physician trying desperately to revive him.
The 50-year-old pop superstar was rushed to nearby UCLA Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead without regaining consciousness.
"The cause of death (determination) has been deferred, which means that the medical examiner has ordered additional testing such as toxicology and other studies," Los Angeles County Coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey said. "Those tests we anticipate will take an additional four to six weeks."
Speaking to a throng of reporters outside the coroner's office, Harvey said, "There was no indication of any external trauma or indication of foul play to the body of Mr. Jackson."
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For the first time in the history of Indian cinema, producer-distributer Allu Arvind's Ram Charan Teja starrer Magadheera, directed by S.S. Rajamouli with Kajal Aggarwal as heroine, will be released in 1500 theatres simultaneously in about 14 countries on July 29.Director Rajamouli, who expressed high confidence on the success of the film, said at Prasad Labs that the film had the best in terms of cinematography, choreography, costumes and above all, the story impact.
"The film is going to carve a niche for Tollywood with global technical standards," he said. Meanwhile, trade reports indicate that the audio sales of the film was not that encouraging in the market. The film had its music launch at Shilpa Kala Vedika on June 28.
Produced under the banner of Geeta Arts with a whopping budget of Rs. 35 crores,Magadheera is said to be an action-based romantic thriller to attract audiences of all classes. It is set in the backdrop of the divine mysteries of death and rebirth.
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Neelima Azim's film project has been marred by many delays till date. Initially it was Shahid's refusal to be part of the film. Later she even approached Emraan Hashmi for the lead role but he too refused. Now, with her at latest meeting with Priyanka Chopra, we hope Neelima can break the jinx of finding no stars for her dream project.
It seems Dia Mirza is really eager to work with SRK again. Though she has already done an Ad with King Khan and also a small appearance in the famous OM SHANTI OM song, but the diva of Bollywood is craving for more.
Without making any bones about her desire to work with SRK, Dia says, ''My biggest wish right now is to work with Shah Rukh Khan. Though I have done some work with him but what I really want is a full fledged movie opposite him. I hope SRK will like my performance in my new film and offer me some good movie. I am positive that Inshallah SRK will call me.''
Dia, is all excited about her upcoming film 'Acid Factory' in which she is doing some death daring stunts. The curvaceous babe is romancing six men in reel life this time.
Well, let's hope Dia's wish to work with SRK rings true and the fact that she is all set to up the ante at the box-office with her new act, may make it a bit more possible.
It seems Shahid Kapur is trying to create some record of sorts the way he's changing his girlfriends in B-Town.
While his relationship with Priyanka Chopra still remains a much talked about affair, Shahid Kapur, according to some reports is already dating Anushka Sharma who is the co-star of his upcoming film with Yash Raj Films.
Buzz is that Shahid and Anushka have become close pals and the two are seen spending a lot of time with each other. The actor is so smitten with the young lady that he is making all efforts to hog her attention all the time.
Shahid's absence from Priyanka's Birthday party recently had raised many eyebrows. Now, with reports of Shahid and Anushka being an item, we presume it was Shahid's preoccupation with his new muse that prompted him to give Priyanka's big bash a miss.
After many actors of her ilk courted the small screen, it's the turn of the dimpled beauty Preity Zinta to start her small screen affair.
I have to...I've no choice. I'm looked at as a fashion statement. Very tiring, but flattering. Dress designer Aki Narula has set impossible standards of fashion for me through my films. Now I've no choice but to live up to those standards. I've raised the bar for fashion,' Kareena told IANS.
When she met Shahid's mom
There seems to be another dimension added to the much talked about love affair between Priyanka and Shahid Kapur, which has been on the rocks many a time.
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