Anaganaga Oka Raju Review
Anaganaga Oka Raju Review
Telugu360 Rating: 3/5
Story:
Anaganaga Oka Raju is about Raju Garu (Naveen Polishetty), the heir to the once-glorious Gouravapuram Zamindar legacy, who is presented as a shattered man desperately holding on to an illusion of status. Once surrounded by wealth and respect, Raju now struggles with financial troubles while trying to preserve his fading pride. The story unfolds around his economic downfall, the uncertainty surrounding his marriage to Meenakshi Chaudhary’s character -raising doubts about whether she was truly affluent or had deceived him- and his journey toward gaining financial worth.
Analysis:
Anaganaga Oka Raju turns out to be a decent festive entertainer, driven almost entirely by Naveen Polishetty’s energy and comic timing. The film rests heavily on him, and he doesn’t disappoint. With his trademark quirky dialogue delivery and situational sarcasm, Naveen carries the narrative on his shoulders from start to finish.
The film opens on a familiar note. The first twenty minutes feel predictable, following a routine setup and a well-known template. The story initially gives a déjà vu feeling, but once the film crosses the half-hour mark, Naveen settles into his zone. From there, the momentum steadily improves and holds strong till the pre-climax.
The first half works largely as a one-man comedy show, with Naveen not only shining as the lead actor but also leaving his mark through sharp punch dialogues. While there isn’t much novelty in the premise, a few sarcastic situations and well-timed humor land effectively. Songs like ‘Bheemavaram Balma’ and ‘Raju Gari Pelliro’ are shot well and blend smoothly into the narrative.
In the second half, the director attempts to add a mild layer of social awareness by introducing a political angle. Though not explored in great depth, it adds some weight to the otherwise light-hearted narration. The climax takes a sentimental route, closing the film on an emotional note rather than pure comedy.
Meenakshi Chaudary, as Charulatha, delivers a neat performance and looks convincing in her role. She complements Naveen well, especially in the lighter moments. All three songs work positively on screen and do not feel like speed breakers.
Sithara Entertainments’ production values are neat and polished, matching the film’s festive tone. Technical aspects are adequate and serve the film without distraction.
Performances:
Anaganaga Oka Raju includes several familiar faces in supporting roles, but the film belongs almost entirely to Naveen Polishetty. His performance dominates the narrative, leaving little room for others to stand out. Actors like Bulliraju, Mahesh, Rao Ramesh, and the rest deliver serviceable performances, yet none leave a lasting impression. From start to finish, the focus stays squarely on the lead actor.
Verdict:
Overall, Anaganaga Oka Raju may not offer a fresh story, but it compensates with humor, performance, and festive appeal. With Naveen Polishetty at his entertaining best, the film emerges as a good Sankranthi watch and comfortably earns the tag – ‘King of the Youth’ this festive season.
Telugu360 Rating: 3/5
