Movie: Bhagavanth Kesari
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Balakrishna, Kajal Agarwal, Sreeleela, Arjun Rampal
Director: Anil Ravipudi
Produced By: Sahu Garapati, Harish Peddi
Release Date: 19th October 2023
Balakrishna is back on the big screens with Bhagavanth Kesari seeking his second success of the year after Veera Simha Reddy. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Bhagavanth Kesari has managed to create a solid buzz and with the festive holiday approaching, the makers would look to cash in on the vibe. Let’s find out whether Balayya has managed to score a hat-trick or not.
Story: Bhagavanth Kesari is a powerful police officer who takes on a corrupt politician. The corrupt politician’s son, who is a businessman, manipulates the situation to frame Bhagavanth Kesari with false charges, resulting in his imprisonment. During his time in jail, a Jailer helps Bhagavanth Kesari pay his last respects to his mother and gain his freedom. Tragically, the Jailer passes away in an accident but extracts a promise from Bhagavanth Kesari to make his daughter Viji Papa a military officer. The story revolves around how Bhagavanth Kesari fulfills this promise and seeks revenge against the businessman who wronged him
Performances: Balakrishna delivers an outstanding performance, stepping out of his comfort zone and shining. His salt and pepper look goes well with the character and the senior actor does a great job in the emotional sequences as well. Sree Leela impresses with her energetic performance and is particularly good in the second half scenes. Arjun Rampal’s performance is average and has nothing new to offer. It is the same old villain characterization with the usual tropes. Kajal Aggarwal is fine in this film but has nothing substantial in terms of role and performance.
Positives:
- Outstanding performances by Balakrishna and Sree Leela.
- A compelling mix of emotions and action.
- A strong second half that stands out.
Negatives:
- The characterization of the villain could have been more compelling
- Some scenes in the first half lack impact.
Verdict:
Anil Ravipudi has managed to extract some new shades from Balayya and that will be a pleasant surprise for many. While there’s the usual action in the film that one expects from Balakrishna, the emotional angles work out well too. In summary, ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’ is a well-stitched mass entertainer with a powerful second half and commendable performances by the lead actors.
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