Movie : Priyudu
Rating: 2/5
Cast : Varun Sandesh, Preetika Rao, Ranadheer, Swetha Basu, Vennela Kishore, Ali, Tagubothu Ramesh, Kota, Nasser, Kasi Viswanath, Surekha Vani, Pragathi, Sivanarayana and others
Directed by : Sravan
Produced by : P Uday Kiran
Banner : UK Avenues Pvt Ltd
Music : Mohan Jonah
Release Date : 2011-12-03
Story:
Karthik (Varun Sandesh) is a friendly guy who will do anything not to hurt friends but doesn't go anywhere near love. His policy is, love tends to put brakes to independence and creates unwanted tension and responsibility. On the other hand, there is Madhulatha (Preetika) whose parents have a love marriage and she believes strongly in it. Fate brings Karthik and Madhu together and Madhu falls in love with Karthik after few incidents. Moreover, her father and Karthik's father are long lost friends. She expresses her feelings to her parents and they take the marriage proposal to Karthik's family which is readily accepted. Karthik is cornered and he says yes. But he is keen not to get into the love tangle. So, he decides to get Vara Prasad (Ranadheer), a long time lover of Madhulatha into the scene. He starts training Vara Prasad so that Madhu gets attracted to him. Is he successful or not forms the rest of the story.
Artist performances:
Varun Sandesh has given an energetic performance and delivers his stuff as required but he has to come out of his routine acts. Preethika Rao was cute but not pretty, she has a good sensuous appeal and performing talent, she must focus on those. Nasser was natural. Kasi Viswanath was standard. Kota was good. Vennela Kishore, Tagubothu Ramesh, Ali brought few smiles. Swetha Basu was there for two scenes. Pragathi, Surekha Vani, Vijay Sai and others were there to fill the screen.
Plus points:
Varun's performance
Ali-Vennela Kishore comedy
Cinematography
Minus points:
Illogical concept
Lack of conviction in narration
Songs
Anti-Climax
Insufficient entertainment values
Analysis:
The film has been made keeping the college and youth audience in mind but in this process, cinematic liberties and reasoning was left to the wind. While the idea of coming up with a different approach to storytelling is alright, it should have enough material to convince the audience and provide them with entertainment as well. Such things were not happening in this one. These are the days when people must try to work on their relationships and make their loved ones happy but this one is total reverse. Overall, this is a film which sans logic and is strictly for the teen audience. At the box office, the result may not be that impressive.
Verdict: Not appealing!!
