Rating: N/A
Banners: K B R Productions, Sravya Films
Cast: Subbaraju, Gayatri, Ramky, Tanmayi, L B Sriram and others
Music: Praveen Immadi
Cinematography: Sabu James
Editor: Guha
Director: P. Sunil Kumar Reddy
Producers: Kishore Basireddy, Yekkali Ravindra Babu
Release date: 25/03/2011
The award winning director Sunil Kumar Reddy has come up with yet another hard hitting theme and this time, he chose a rather concerning life of fishermen. Let us see how it is
Story
Set on the backdrop of the sea coast, the story is about the lives of the fishermen. In that lives Bosanna (Ramky) and his friends Burugu and Satti. Despite their best efforts, their catch of fish is quite low.
A girl from the same community Nookalu (Tanmayi) is in love with Bosanna but he never pays attention to her. On the other hand, a noted industrialist Ajay Dheeraj (Subbaraju) casts his eye on the shore and wants to set up a fishing company. He uses his clout and begins to make his moves by hook or crook.
Then there is the enthusiastic news reader/journalist Swapna (Gayathri) who is keen on bringing a change to the society but has a taste of reality through a coverage of the fishermen’s lives. She also decides to expose the dark side of Ajay’s moves.
What happens to all their lives and ambitions forms the rest of the story.
Performances
Ramky is alright and though he doesn’t fit well as a fisherman due to his dressing and body language, he tries to do his best.
Tanmayi looks natural and given her rustic looks, she fits the bill. She is not much of a looker (due to over skin tan) but has shown good confidence and ease in front of the camera.
Subbaraju looks handsome and does his bit as required. However, he must stop imitating the mannerisms of Mahesh Babu. He has enough potential within himself to be displayed.
Gayathri Rao looks sweet and she carries her role with aplomb.
Ravu Ramesh was intense and he is exceptional when it comes to serious roles, LB Sriram was brief but gives a riveting act, Gundu Sudarshan brought few smiles. The characters of Burugu, Satti tried to fill the gaps. The others were quite realistic and gave good support to the lead cast.
Highlights
- Theme of the film
- CG work
- Ravu Ramesh’s dialogue on media and people
- Dialogues
- Lyrics
- Realistic approach in many scenes
Drawbacks
- Select audience genre
- Overdose of negativity
- Purity of Language, not all audience can follow
Analysis
Firstly, the makers must be commended for coming up with such a glaring issue and bringing it as close to reality as possible. At the same time, they must realize that this is a film which has to be made for satisfaction and creating the awareness but cannot expect this to fill their bank accounts.
Director Sunil Kumar has shown that there is an artistic soul in him and the scenes where he captures the sensuousness of the leading lady along with the flavor of eroticism is quite evident. He must be appreciated for his lyrical fervor and romanticism in thought.
There was good balance between realistic portrayal and appealing glamour. Overall, the film is meant for art-house audience, film festivals and special screenings but not for Aam Janata.
Bottomline: Good attempt for a cause, cannot be for cash
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