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Disappointing Diwali for Tollywood

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Disappointing Diwali for Tollywood

The festive season usually brings in lot of hopes of the movie makers and even the audience eagerly wait for it. This Diwali though turned out to be quite a dull affair. All three Tollywood releases- Peddanna, Manchi Rojuluochaie, and Enemy failed to impress the audience.

Superstar Rajinikanth’s Peddanna turned out to be a massive disappointment with critics and the audience panning it. The film was criticised for having an outdated plot. Similarly, Santosh Shobhan and Mehreen starter Manchi Rojulocchaie also couldn’t leave a mark. Vishal and Arya starter enemy did have some enthralling action episodes but fell short of overall engaging content.

All these 3 films failed to register good numbers at the ticket window. Adding to this word of mouth is also not good for these Tollywood festive releases. The breakeven targets for the three films are quite high and the distributors are most likely to face losses during the festive season.

Manchi Rojuluochaie review: A sub par entertainer

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Manchi Rojuluochaie review: A sub par entertainer

Movie: Manchi Rojuluochaie
Rating: 2/5
Cast: Santosh Shoban, Mehreen Pirzada, Ajay Ghosh
Director: Maruthi
Produced By: SKN & V Celluloid
Release Date: 4th November

Director Maruthi is returning to direction after a gap of two years with Manchi Rojuluochaie. His last couple of films Prathi Raoju Pandage and Shailaja Reddy Alludu failed to create a mark at the box office. Hence, this time he has returned to his strong point- a small-budget comedy entertainer. The movie was made on a shoestring budget and the shoot was completed in just over a month. Did the return to his comfort zone work out for Maruthi? Let’s find out

Story: Santosh (Santosh Shoban) is in a relationship with Paddu (Mehreen) for quite some time. This relationship has been going on without the knowledge of either families. The couple decides to take their relationship one step ahead. However, there is a catch. Paddu’s father Gopalam (Ajay Ghosh) is a timid man with a weak heart. Can he take the news of his daughter’s relationship? How the couple reacts and how Santosh takes the matter to the next level is the crux of the plot.

Performance: Santosh Shoban is playing the mainstream commercial hero for the first time in his career. He dances, romances and fights just as per requirement. However, there is not much scope for the actor in this story. Mehreen has no scope for performances either and has no standing of her own in the film. She is there just to fulfill the lead actress part. The film is essentially driven by Ajay Ghosh and a few comic characters such as Praveen, Vennela Kishore, etc. Ajay Ghosh has got a different and major character for the first time and does total justice to it.

Analysis: Manchi Rojuluochaie is a typical Maruthi template movie. You know what’s going to happen and how the movie will end. What remains to be seen is how he handles the multiple comedy characters and Maruthi does a half-baked job at it. Apart from a few comic punches and Ajay Ghosh’s performance, nothing really works for the film. The movie has a decent message that could have been delivered in a better way without all the on-screen chaos.

Plus Points:

Ajay Ghosh’s performance

Few comedy scenes

Minus Points:

Botched screenplay

Lead actor’s chemistry

Second half

Verdict: Manchi Rojuluochaie is more of an OTT film. The theatrical release for this project is only going to cause an extra burden to the makers. Having said that, some more finesse and better handling of the subject would have definitely made the movie more enjoyable.

Prabhas wraps up Adipurush in a record time

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Prabhas wraps up Adipurush in a record time

The pace of the Adipurush shoot can be determined by the way lead actors are finishing up their portions. First, it was Saif Ali Khan who was followed by Kriti Sanon and now, even Prabhas has completed his portion for the film.

Om Raut took to social media to share the wrap-up celebrations of Prabhas. Both director Om Raut and Prabhas must be appreciated for completing the major shooting portions of such a large-scale movie in this time.

Om Raut is wasting no time and wants to finish the film at the earliest so that the tedious post-production can commence. Adipurush is extensively shot using chroma and the background will be added later. VFX technicians from Hollywood are on the project giving a grand look to the film.

The mythological drama is based on Ramayan and is being directed by Om Raut. Prabhas will be playing the titular role of Adipurush (Lord Ram). The film also features Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh. The pan India project will release worldwide in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Peddanna Review: Even Rajinikanth can’t save this outdated plot

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Peddanna Review: Even Rajinikanth can’t save this outdated plot

Movie: Peddanna
Rating: 1.75/5
Cast: Rajinikanth, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj
Director: Siva
Produced By: Kalanithi Maran
Release Date: 4th November

A Rajinikanth movie is enough to create a massive hype and a festive atmosphere all over. And if the film itself is releasing on Diwali, then the fireworks are guaranteed to be tenfolds. Such has been the anticipation for the movie that Peddanna/ Annaatthe has created a pre-sales record at the US box office and has recorded 2021 highest premieres gross numbers. Director Siva has packed this mass entertainer and it’s loaded with commercial elements. But, does the movie have enough to set fireworks going?

Story: Rajinikanth plays Veeranna, a village president who is honest and fearless. His world revolves around his sister Meenakshi (Keerthy Suresh). She returns to the village after completing her studies and Veeranna plans to start looking for her marriage alliances. Meenakshi gets married and settles down in Kolkata where she starts facing troubles from multiple elements. How Veeranna protects his sister is what the film is about.

Performance: Rajinikanth as Veeranna is in his true element. He has been playing roles with rural backdrop since the 90s and the Veeranna character is a nice throwback to his roles from Arunachalam and Muthu. He looks super fun on-screen and does everything that’s expected from him. This, however, is the least challenging role from the Superstar and you would get a sense of deja vu quite often. Nayanthara looks gorgeous and performs to her best capabilities in a limited role. Meena, Khushboo, Prakash Raj, and even the antagonist Jagapathy Babu have stereotypical roles which they have been doing for ages. It is Keerthy Suresh who has got the maximum screen presence after Rajinikanth and she performs well throughout the movie. Her first-half performance as a fun-loving younger sister and second half portrayal of a distressed young woman are truly appreciable

Analysis: One of the biggest problems with the movie is the outdated plot. These kinds of saviour dramas with an all-encompassing hero might have worked in the 80s and 9s but not anymore. The plot is a mixture of old Rajini blockbusters and Siva’s own hit films like Vedalam, Veeram, and Viswasam. You can see the essence of these films sprinkled all over. The movie also takes too long to get to the point and the first half is primarily focussed on dishing out the formulaic comedy scenes and songs. As the movie progresses, you can sense the next scenes and their content, and it’s too predictable.

Plus Points:

Rajinikanth’s screen presence

Minus Points:

Formulaic

Over the top melodrama

Filled with plotholes

Poor Screenplay

Verdict: Peddanna is a film that takes the viewers for granted. Presenting the age-old story with Rajinikanth in the lead, Siva’s story could have been a bearable one had he gone for modifications from the tried and tested formula. While the premise of the story that is the brother-sister sentiment is still relevant, the lazy writing and poor screenplay make it tough even for Rajinikanth to salvage.

Sukumar’s growing concerns with Pushpa

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Sukumar’s growing concerns with Pushpa

Ace director Sukumar’s quest for perfection is known to all. His precise calculations and execution of scenes are what sets him apart from most directors. Pushpa: The Rise, which is undoubtedly his most ambitious project has now become a matter of concern for him now.

The shooting of this Allu Arjun starter action entertainer is currently going on and the team has locked 17th December as the release date long back. With the release date approaching on one hand and the promotional content being released on the other, Sukumar is concerned.

The main area of concern is whether the balance shoot and large-scale promotions that are needed for a pan-India project can be done in this short time frame. Now, Sukumar who will always look for perfection wants to take some time for it and doesn’t want to rush with a half-baked product. Hence, there are high changes in the release date being pushed.

Sarkaru Vaari Paata set for April 1 release

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Sarkaru Vaari Paata set for April 1 release

Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Sarkaru Vaari Paata is one of the most anticipated upcoming Tollywood biggie. The SVP blaster has taken the hype much higher and the fans are now eager for more. The moviemakers just a while back announced that the movie will be releasing on April 1st, 2022. The announcement was made through a new poster in which Mahesh can be seen in his trademark tattoo.

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Meanwhile, the movie’s shoot is going on at a great pace and Parasuram and Mahesh Babu are taking great care to ensure the film finishes without any delays.

SS Thaman is composing the music of the film. Sarkaru Vaari Paata will have a total of 5 songs out of which 2 are mass numbers. The unit is taking extra care to ensure these songs come out well and elevate the entire movie to another level.

Republic to stream on Zee 5 from this date

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Republic to stream on Zee 5 from this date

Sai Dharam Tej’s political action drama Republic released last month failed to impress the audience. The movie, despite the presence of a stellar supporting cast and an impressive backdrop couldn’t live up to the hype and ended up as a flop at the box office.

Republic will now make its digital premiere this month on Zee5. The movie will stream from 26th November onwards on the OTT platform. The movie was well appreciated for its dialogues and Ramya Krishna’s stellar performance.

This Deva Katta-directed political drama is an action-packed commentary on the Indian democratic system and how politicians yield supreme power over the civil servants and courts. Sai Dharam Tej is playing an IAS officer Abhiram Panja in the film who clashes with Ramya Krishna who is essaying the role of a wily political leader.

Adivi Sesh’s Major releasing on February 11

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Adivi Sesh’s Major releasing on February 11

Adivi Sesh’s Major has completed its entire shooting part and they have also come up with a Major update, a day prior to Diwali. Offering glimpses into the making of the film, the video showed the wonderful journey of the team shooting for this magnum opus. The makers have announced to release the movie on February 11, 2022.

It took 120 shoot days and the film was canned in 8 sets, 75 locations and 3 languages. Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s life, his love and his legacy are shown in the video. Adivi Sesh’s transformation from a teenager to a brave army man is impeccable. Every promotional content of the movie is further hiking expectations and this making video too promises visual opulence on screen.

Based on the life of martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Major celebrates the heroics of the army officer’s life, not only depicting his death at the 26/11 Mumbai attacks but also tracing his journey and embracing the spirit with which he lived.

Revealing the teaser earlier, the team of Adivi Sesh’s Major scaled the varied phases of Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s life, from his childhood, teenage to the glorious years in the army. The teaser created huge anticipation and excitement for the war drama.

Directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, the multilingual film starring Adivi Sesh, Sobhita Dhulipala and Saiee Manjrekar will be released in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam.

The film is being produced by Sony Pictures Films India in association with Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies.

Sarkaru Vaari Paata makers bow down to Mahesh fans, update out soon

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Sarkaru Vaari Paata makers bow down to Mahesh fans, update out soon

Social media is indeed a powerful tool of protest. More the voices, more the noise, and more the impact. Something similar happened in the case of Mahesh fans. The fans of Superstar Mahesh Babu have been constantly demanding for an update on the Sarkaru Vaari Paata for quite some time.

Vexed with no response or update from the makers, the fans started a rather Twitter trend targeting the Mythri Movie Makers. This trend has yielded results and the demand of Mahesh fans has been met.

An update will be coming out rather soon. The makers will be revealing a release date poster from Sarkaru Vaari Paata on Diwali. Meanwhile, the movie’s shoot is going on at a great pace and Parasuram and Mahesh Babu are taking great care to ensure the film finishes without any delays

October month Tollywood releases verdict

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October month Tollywood releases verdict

The month of October was a busy month for Tollywood and saw a number of small and medium budget Tollywood releases. Of these film’s Akhil’s Most Eligible Bachelor was the most awaited one as it has been getting delayed for months. The movie was an above-average fare at the box office.

Varun Doctor, the dubbed version of Sivakarthikeyan’s Doctor, and Roshan and Sree Leela starter Pelli SandaD were the only hits from the month. Both these movies performed well and managed to attract the audience.

Varudu Kaavalenu, that released on 29th October is performing rather poorly and is heading towards a disaster status. Akash Puri’s Romantic that released on the same day was also panned by the audience and will end up as a below-average to flop project.

Other Tollywood releases that hit the screen in October such as Mahasamudram, Kondapolam, Idhe Mee katha , Republic, Natyam, Aaradugula Bullet all ended up as flops at the box-office.

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