Film: Hello Premistara
Rating: 3.25/5
Cast: Sai Ram Shankar, Sheela, Sunil, Brahmanandam, Ali, Vijay Kumar, Chandra Mohan, Sudha, Sana, Bhanuchander etc
Music: Chakry
Cinematography: Bharani
Lyrics: Kandikonda
Fights: Ram-Laxman
Editing: Marthand Venkatesh
Producer: Puri Jagannath
Director: Raj Kumar
Release Date: 14th September 2007
The film recalls ‘Vaali’ to some extent. For some time it appears something on the lines of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘6th Day’ (in fact there is no subject of cloning in it) especially underlining the emotional content. But after some time it emerges to be original on a whole. Although the film starts in routine note, it has variety at its heart that makes audiences sit attentive on seats.
Story:
Aravind (Sai Ram) works in a cell phone company, Air Talk and happens to fall in love with Nandini (Sheela) a TV anchor who hosts the live program ‘Hello Premistara’. Nandini too loves Aravind and shares a few sweet-pleasant moments with him. But all those moments aren’t spent only with Aravind. Unknowingly she spends some of them with another guy who is a look alike of Aravind. Nandini doesn’t know that she is with other man at those moments. Aravind also doesn’t know that other man entered between them. The other man also doesn’t know about Aravind but feels that she loves only him. That man is Arjun (Sai Ram), a psychic patient. Who is Arjun? Who wins Nandini finally? Just watch on screen.
Performances:
Sai Ram Shankar has no required grace with looks but he shows confidence in enacting emotional roles. He is good as Arjun than Aravind. His looks are hard to suit to a lover boy character. But it appeared that Sai Ram is emulating Gopichand while enacting the emotional role of character-Arjun.
Sheela is photogenic. She did her part well and pleasing with all histrionics.
Sunil’s comedy tickled the audiences while Brahmanandam is not properly used. Ali’s role is also short. Melkote, Chandramohan etc justified their roles. Dharmavarapu’s guest comedy also spilled some laughs.
Raj Kumar’s story line is simple but holds variety. The way he dealt with screenplay is commendable. Cinematography by Bharani also holds impressive in many frames.
Action scenes by Ram Laxman deserve good mention.
Analysis:
The film starts with dull note but picks up after 15 minutes. The dual role by Sai Ram Shankar is impressive.
First half runs with good tempo while second half fills with more action. Some scenes sound predictable before climax. The songs ‘Ennadu Leni Viddooraalu’ and ‘Ninna Monna..’ are haunting.
The success of this film depends on the patronage of mass audiences. The openings are above average and that is due to the brand name Puri Jagannath.
Comedy also worked out in sufficient manner. The film would sustain as moderate player depending on the mouth publicity. Family audiences may not turn well for this film but the youth and masses will be right target.
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