‘Psycho Saiyan’ is the first video and audio song coming up from Prabhas Saaho, which has let Telugu fans of the film into mixed reactions. Some complain that the visuals and dances have a huge Bollywood feel but no Telugu touch. Many felt that the lyrics are not clear, neither they sound like original Telugu writing but giving only a dubbed film feeling.
In the wake of these comments, what contributes to Saaho’s success is something we could have a look at. Because, neither the so-called dubbing film feel or lack of Tollywood-like chaska maska dances and punchy lyrics will affect a film big time, but these three factors do.
Firstly Saaho is being projected as a high octane action thriller, so the ‘awesomeness of action sequences’ will be the most looked after factor. Chases and fights are not new to any action film, but fresh ideas and thrilling moments will make those chases exciting. Every James Bond movie will have a car chase sequence, but things like translucent-car, remote-operated car, missile-throwing car and other innovations make those chases look fresh and thrilling.
Then comes the quality of visual effects, as that is one aspect where Tollywood (and Bollywood as well) struggled to deliver and only Baahubali nailed it so far. Substandard computer graphics will make the visual experience on silver screen horrible as more Indian audiences these days are exposed to high-quality VFX, thanks to parading Hollywood films in Indian theatres.
And then the ‘nativity’ factor is the third important one and that is where Baahubali escaped the shackles. Though the subject may be universal, it should have native elements like drama, emotion, love and a bit of sentiment to impress Indian audiences. Perhaps that is the reason films like Avatar and 2012 worked out in Indian markets big time.
If these checkboxes are ticked, average songs may not hamper the film’s prospects. Let August 15th come, to find this about Saaho, which is directed by Sujeeth and features Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Jackie Shroff, Evelyn Sharma in key roles while Jacqueline Fernandez did an item number.
