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Yevadu (2014)
New approach to a revenge drama
The director, Vamsi, is only a few movies old, but the manner in which he introduces the characters and puts forth the story is commendable. Yevadu is an out and out entertainer and doesn't let the mass enthusiasts down.
Just like any revenge drama, the movie involves the protagonist's loved one being killed and how the hero in turn gets his revenge. But the part in between the entire drama is what makes Yevadu special. The story is very fresh but the mass elements give it a jaded approach. The story has twists but quiet a few of them are easily predictable.
Acting wise Ram Charan was good, his body language and emotions were spot on. And yes his dance moves were good but not very extraordinary. And one draw back of Ram Charan is his hair style, its been the same since Racha and he has to try out new styles. Kajal came and went doing what was needed of her. Amy Jackson's role was not chalked out well and her part might have not been required, she seems to have an overdose of make up. But in her song with Ram Charan, she gives the viewers a generous display of her voluptuousness and looked ravishing in that song. Shruti Haasan's role was not powerful enough but made her presence felt in the form of songs.
Veteran Jayasudha gets a brilliant character loaded with powerful dialogues. The others did their part as required.
Though Yevadu might have subtle similarities with Rajamouli's movies, it still has all the elements that a movie needs to become a hit. But there have been loads of such movies, but its the story that deserves a mention.
1 - Nenokkadine (2014)
If you crave for something different, 1-Nenokkadine is the 'one' for you!
Most of my hostel friends at college state that, once they go back home for holidays the home made food has an aspirin like effect on them. 1- Nenokkadine has a similar kind of an effect on person accustomed to the every day Telugu movies.
'1' is different and a first of its kind in Telugu cinema. The movie starts of with a bang and the initial 15 minutes gives the viewer the main idea behind the movie. But what stands out is the manner in which this psychological thriller is carted out, yes the next 40 minutes or so deviates the plot slightly but the real half an hour to the interval is where the actual story begins to run and the interval bang is where the excitement starts.The second half is studded with plot changing twists that keep you asking for more.
The action sequences are chalked out very impressively and Peter Hein has done a commendable job. The screen play deserves a mention and so does the work of camera man, Rathnavelu.
On the acting front Mahesh is flawless, he emotes well and as required. Debutante Kriti Sanon was photogenic and added the required glamour for the movie, she was good with her expressions. The lead pair's chemistry adds more flavor to this thriller and does not let the viewers down.
The movie runs for a whooping 3 hours, this is where the movie takes a blow. There were some sequences that were dragged and these scenes wane the concentration of the movie goers.
1 defines the true meaning of a psychological thriller. But the complex story line may not be well received by the viewers. Yes, 1, requires patience to be viewed and some time to be understood. Once understood the movie will not disappoint.