Film: Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda
Rating: 2.75/5
Banners: Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures
Cast: Mohan Babu, Vishnu, Manoj, Mukesh Rishi, Vennela Kishore, Varun Sandesh, Tanish, Hansika, Pranitha, Raveena Tandon, Brahmanandam, Supreeth, Shravan and others
Music: Achu, Chinna, Bapilahari
Cinematographer: Pazhani Kumar
Editor: M R Varma
Director: Sriwass
Producers: Manchu Vishnu, Manchu Manoj
Release date: 31/01/2014
Mohan Babu has led his family this time with a complete entertainer and he has also chosen a remake project. Whether this was helpful in scoring success or not, let us see
Story:
Naidu (Mohan Babu) lives in Bangkok with his adopted sons (Manoj, Tanish, Varun) and in the same city lives his college sweetheart (Raveena) with her adopted sons (Vishnu, Vennela Kishore).
One among them (Vishnu) loves Honey (Hansika) who stays with them. One incident brings Naidu and his sweetheart and their love rekindles. Honey helps in getting them married and bring both their families together.
But she has a past which has to do with Suyodhan (Mukesh Rishi) in India. What is that past and how things take shape forms the rest.
Performances
Mohan Babu starts off in a mild manner but he shows his true form during the second half. His wit, his distinct dialogue delivery and his fitness is still intact.
Vishnu has grown in confidence and positive body language. His performance quotient has also improved and he is going on the right track.
Manchu Manoj must be appreciated for his guts to do any sort of role. He is not only entertaining but shows versatility. This role would connect him with the masses more. To be precise, this is the best performance that has come from Manoj till date.
Hansika has shed oodles of weight and is looking more attractive. She has also worked on her performance and gave a good act.
Praneetha has sex appeal and lust written all over her. She is one seducing lady whose glamour is reaching new heights with each film. Even her expressions are apt according to the scene.
Tanish put good efforts in his role, Vennela Kishore contributed effectively, Varun Sandesh was okay. Among the bad boys, the show belonged to Supreeth, he was quite good. Mukesh Rishi has got strong screen presence and his performance variation is worth praising. Brahmanandam brought energy. The others did their bit to fill the gaps.
Highlights:
- Dialogues
- Entertainment
Drawbacks:
- Dragged scenes
- Weak music
- Old story
Analysis:
It’s indeed a pity to see even the well known writers of Tollywood cooking some copied stuff taking ingredients from the recycle bin.
It was publicized enough that this film is inspired from ‘Golmaal 3’. Yes, entire first half is lifted and shifted from Golmaal 3. But it is to be underlined that the Naratanasala concept for second half is lifted from Krishna's 2002 release ‘Chandravamsam’ and the writers tweaked it to the standard Dhee, Ready format.
If someone asks what the writers of this film did, then the answer is ‘they copied two films and made as one’.
In the last few years, many films have been taking the route of Sreenu Vaitla style and this one is no different. The reason could be the presence of Kona Venkat and Gopi Mohan in screenplay. So, it’s important to have a gripping screenplay and the right kind of punch dialogues to pep the comedy.
The film does not turn out to be a laugh out loud entertainer in first half. It brings boredom and thumbs down feel. Scenes and emotions appeared to be forced. Humor was artificial and the content was something in non sync with nativity.
But on the right side, it does have its moments of enjoyment which engages the audience in second half. It’s the second half that energizes the film. Manchu Manoj’s performance as a lady, as a cop and as a normal young man occupies major part of entertainment.
The film takes off with a lot of energy and it revolves around few fights, some comedy acts and some romance. The interval bang was promising. It is the second half which actually had more dose of entertainment and though there was a lag in few places, it was able to keep a consistent pace and ensure no dull moments came in between.
Despite some suggestive adult humor, the film passes well as a time pass entertainer.
Overall, this is a film which would appeal to the masses.
Bottomline: 2 in 1
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