Appatlo Okadundevadu Review : A Good Attempt

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December 30, 2016

Appatlo Okadundevadu Review : A Good Attempt

Appatlo Okadundevadu Review, Nara Rohit Appatlo Okadundevadu movie review

Periodical films are a rarity in Tollywood. Telugu filmmakers do not show interest in dealing with a serious subject. Formulas and calculations come in the way of making a good attempt. Sometime back Nara Rohit made good attempt with Banam. Banam came without comedy track, item songs and only story played important role. Same is the case with Pratinidhi. Now he selected a critical subject with Appatlo Okadudevaaadu. Let us see whether he reached his target.

Story

Railway Raju (Sri Visnu) loves his mother, father and cricket. He works hard to realize his dream of becoming a star cricketer. Even his coach supports him. He loves Nitya (Tanya Hope) dearly and even she loves him. Imtiaz (Nara Rohit), encounter specialist hates naxalites as he lost his parents in naxal attack. From then on he is on a mission to wipe out naxalites and will even go to the extent of breaking the rules.

Raju owes some money to Bhagawan Das (GV) a local rowdy and he kidnaps Nitya as he fails to repay his debt.In a scuffle, Baghawan Das gets killed at the hands of Raju. Raju’s sister many years back joins Naxal moment. Imtiaz trains his guns on Raju on this pretext suspecting him of having links with naxalites. This results in Raju losing everything in his life. How Raju takes revenge forms rest of the story.

Analysis

The film is set in the backdrop of 1992-1996 in Hyderabad. Naxal movements used to be in full swing and globalization effects started having its influence. The way director related both of them ta a young man’s dream of becoming a star cricketer made good impact. However director made a good choice by not indulging in lecturing on naxalism, globalization, privatization etc.

He prepared viewers taking them into a story involving a honest police officer who focus on the mission rather than the path to be travelled and also about the youngster who loses everything without his fault. Though film started slowly it helped viewers to get connected to all characters with Raju’s life highlighted and the naxal link. Story picks pace with the entry of Nara Rohit’s entry.

Viewers get sad the way cricketer turned criminal and the way he rose to a gooda and dada. Viewers however get impatient with some routine scenes in between as drama is missed between Nara Rohit and Sri visnhu. However the film comes back to track with Nara Rohit entering just 30 minutes before the climax.

Director gives new twist and keeps the audience engaged. Director keeps the views hooked with his story, screenplay and direction. Story has no hero and villain but only circumstances turned them villains or heroes. Unnecessary songs, some dragging scenes, slowed the pace f the film. However director’s focus on the main theme attracts all. He gave the film a thriller look without inserting forced comedy and item songs.

Performances

Doing such films is a huge risk but Nara Rohit is always in the forefront to take such risks. He even turned producer showing confidence in the story. Nara Rohit attracted with his trademark performance as Imtiaz. His base voice became strong point for the role. Though he looked bulky as usual, it didn’t come in between his performance. Sri Visnu attracted with his performance showing right kind of emotions as a person who lost life and turning gangster and then carving for a happy life. Ajay and Rajiv Kanakala appeared in small roles. Brahmaji got full length role and did full justice. There is nothing to talk about the heroine Tanya Hope.

Technical

Songs will not fit in such films. If songs should have place, they should come with good tunes. Sai Karthik failed in this and songs acted as speed brakers. Background score is terrific. Rerecording elevated the scenes. All the dialogues are natural without any forced philosophy. Director Sagar K Chandra made a honest attempt rather than select safe genres like love stories or mass films. Though the film had its drops in between, minuses are not visible due to strong content. Emotional climax added power to the story.

Result

Appatlo Okadundevaadu many not create sensation but is a good attempt. It is difficult to predict box office result now itself as Telugu viewers are reputed to reject good films like Manamanta. The film takes viewers to 20 years back from the routine films.

Telugu360 Rating 2.75/5

Jyo Achyutananda Movie Review

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September 9, 2016

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Jyo achyutananda Review , Jo Achyutananda Review

Telugu360 Rating:3/5

Talented actor and director Srinivas Avasarala made an interesting and impressive debut with Oohalu Gusagusaladey in the past. He is now back with his second film Jyo Achyutananda, which features young actors Nara Rohit and Naga Shourya in the lead roles. Regina Cassandra is the female lead and Kalyana Ramana composed the music. The trailer received exceptional response and raised the expectations on the film. Produced by Vaarahi Chalana Chitram, Jyo Achyutananda released all over today. Here is the complete review of the movie:

Story:
Jyo Achyutananda is the story of two brothers Achyut (Nara Rohit), Anand (Naga Shourya) and a girl Jyosthna (Regina Cassandra) who happens to be a tenant in their home. The brothers evince interest in Jyosthna however she tricks them with a friendly reply every time the brothers try to impress her. She moves to USA for her higher studies and during this time the brothers get married to their relatives. It is after five years, Jyosthna returns back to the country and the rest of Jyo Achyutananda is all about how they react meeting their ex-girlfriend. Watch Jyo Achyutananda to know about the rest.

Analysis:
The best thing is Srinivas Avasarala’s films is that the things get framed and presented quite naturally. The first half of the film has real fun with some stupendous one-liners throughout. The bonding between the brothers is quite natural and convincing. The songs are decent and they are placed well. The way the story is narrated looks extremely convincing. On the whole the first half of Jyo Achyutananda seemed extremely innovative and impressive.

The second half of the film is decent for the first half an hour however it takes an illogical path later. The slow pace makes the audience feel bored during the mid of the second half. Some of the episodes are dragged completely. The dialogues are the major strength of the film and the climax is decent. On the whole the second half dips down at parts but ends up decent finally.

Performances:
Nara Rohit is impressive as Achyut and he is shown with enough variations and the actor excelled in the emotional episodes well. He revealed that he lost 11 kgs but it is not visible on screen. He looked massive in most of the episodes. Though it is tough to watch him as a solo actor, he has been decent in the role as he enacted elder brother of Shourtya. Shourya did a good job and he is the perfect choice for the role of Anand. Regina is gorgeous and her stunning screen presence and her outstanding performances needs special mention. All the other actors did their bit.

The story of the film is fresh and unique. The screenplay and the dialogues are penned well. The cinematography is the major highlight and the movie is presented in a colorful way within the availed budget. The music is decent and the background score is elevating. The editing is crips and the production values are good. Srinivas Avasarala once again comes out with a convincing feel good drama that will impress the multiplex audience big time.

Final Word:
Jyo Achyutananda is one of the clean and fun movies in recent times. With 2 hr 5 mins crisp run time, this movie appeals to class audience. The movie would have been better if a special care has been taken on the last half an hour, which tests the patience of the audience. On commercial aspects, Jyo Achyutananda will do well across the A centres and will connect well to multiplex audience. Kudos to Srinivas Avasarala for a clean and engaging film like Jyo Achyutananda.

Telugu360 Rating:3/5

Raja Cheyyi Vesthe Live Updates , Review

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April 29, 2016

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Raja Cheyyi Vesthe Live Updates , Review

Raja Cheyyi Vesthe Review

8:07 AM : Average movie with superb twists post interval.. First half should have been more engaging.. Tarak is good in his new avatar, very good screen presence.. Pradeep Chilukuri has done a decent job overall.. Rohit should be appreciated for his script selection.

7:50 AM : Climax shot in an interesting way… All victims of Manik helping hero..

7:30 AM : Tarak Ratna’s new avatar will establish him in TFI if he chooses to continue these kind of roles.. He must improve his dialogue delivery though

While you wait, look at exclusive article fresh out of press : Bluesky Cinemas to release ‘Supreme’ overseas

7:25 AM : Raja vows to help to kill Manik… mind games between Raja and Manik..

7:20 AM : Emotional flash back.. Very well shot !

7:10 AM : The complete story behind who’s enticing Raja to kill Manik has been revealed.. Superb twist.. Amazing screenplay..

7:05 AM : Very gripping scenes after the interval, Raja is being forced by unknown person to kill Manik

6:55 AM : Hero receives a courier from the director/producer he writes the story for , Very interesting twist in the story.. Interval !

6:50 AM : Production values are good so far, though low budget , doesn’t look like one

6:50 AM : Hero emails his love story to the producer/director, Hero gets a response from the director/producer asking for an action story instead of love story.. Hero writes an action thriller for him

Story is very different from routine so far

6:40 AM : Hero proposes to heroine, Time for 3rd song “Raja cheyyi vasthe” title song..

6:35 AM : Hero tries to impress heroine, comedy scenes should have been slightly better

6:30 AM : 45 minutes into the movie.. No direct or indirect conflict between hero and villain established yet

6:25AM : Hero begins writing a love story for a producer,His own love story on screen as story Nice screenplay !

Time for 2nd song… Yevvare nee premaku

6:10 AM: References to NCBN and TDP: Heros friend to another friend abt hero – arey valla pedda nanna ni adugu.. Boledanni cycles istaaru

6:08 AM: Isha Talvar aka Chaitra introduced.. Hero and heroine in the restaurant.. Hero narrating his movie story to heroine… whole restaurant is listening to the story and applaud at the end..Gripping narration so far.

5:59 AM: Nara Rohit aka Raja.. Time for first song..

5:57 AM: Nara Rohit introduced on the bike shot used in posters.. Rohit is a wanna be movie director

Another exclusive to kill time : Dil Raju furious regarding Brahmotsavam nizam rights

5:53 AM: Tarak Ratna aka Manik is a ruthless and notorious professional killer.. Everybody including the police dept knows abt his murders but can’t arrest him because nobody dares to be a witness to the crime..

5:40 AM: Tarak Ratna introduced as a middle class man who comes to the vegetable market. He is a professional killer who comes to the market as common man to kill the vegetable market chairman.

While you wait, look at exclusive article fresh out of press : Bluesky Cinemas to release ‘Supreme’ overseas

5:40 AM: #Show time

Raja Cheyyi Vesthe movie is directed by debutante Pradeep and produced by Sai Korrapati under Varahi Chalana Chitram banner.Nara Rohit and Isha Talwar are playing the lead roles in the movie. Screenplay of Raja Cheyyi Vesthe, which is based on mind game between Hero & Villain is said to be highlight. Nandamuri Taraka Ratna is playing Villain Role in this film is another highlight.

Debutante director Pradeep Chilukuri’s technical brilliance is talk of the town in Tollywood. Heroine Isha Talwar earlier impressed all with her performances and looks in Gunde Jaari Gallantayyinde and Maine Pyar Kiya movies. Sai Karthik has given melodious tunes for the film. Sai Korrapati, known for producing tasteful films,tried his best to make this movie with high quality. This movie is Nara Rohit’s third release in 50 days span,touted in a lighter vein as Nara Vs Nandamuri movie because Nara Rohit,Taraka Ratna are playing Hero and villain roles respectively.

Telugu360.com as always bringing to you Raja Cheyyi Vesthe Review First on web, Live updates from premier show

Watch this space for Premier show live updates beginning THU 04/28 8 PM CST i.e. 04/29 FRI 6:30 AM IST

Srinivas Avasarala ropes in two young heroes for his next

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November 19, 2015

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Srinivas Avasarala ropes in two young heroes for his next

Actor turned director Srinivas Avasarala, who made his directional debut with the cute romantic entertainer Oohalu Gusagusalade, will soon be directing a film which is titled Jo Achyutananda.

Telugu360 has exclusively learnt that Srinivas has roped in talented youngsters Nara Rohit and Naga Shaurya for the leading roles in the film. Sai Korrapati of Varahi Chalana Chitram will shepherd this project which is likely to go on floors very soon. Touted to be a comedy caper, the music for the film will be composed by Kalyan Koduri.

Nara Rohit is currently working for a bunch of his upcoming films and Naga Shaurya has recently wrapped up two films. Avasarala Srinivas is now shooting for Nithiin’s A..Aa. The regular shooting of Jo Achyutananda will roll out once they are done with these films.

When will Nara Rohit sleep?

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The over enthusiastic PR team of Nara Rohit has sent a press release yesterday stating that the young hero is shooting in Ramoji Film City for two films. Since it is the same location the actor is apparently is working for director Pradeep in a Varahi production Raja Cheyyi Vesthe, the shoot begins at 6 am. By 6 pm the press release says Rohit goes to work to the sets of ‘Savitri’ being directed by Pawan Sadhineni and works till 6 the next morning . The note adds a word or two on the dedication and passion of the actor. Nara Rohit’s film Raja Cheyyi Vesthe’s shoot is in progress but a heroine is yet to be finalised.

Nara Rohith – Nanditha’s ‘Savithri’ is a Complete Family Entertainer

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November 17, 2015

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Nara Rohith – Nanditha’s ‘Savithri’ is a Complete Family Entertainer

Nara Rohith has been making a name for himself as an actor who loves to experiment with new kinds of stories and characters. He is now busy with the shooting of ‘Savithri’, which has Nanditha as the heroine.

The movie is being directed by Pavan Sadineni, who gained acclaim for his debut film ‘Prema Ishq Kadhal’. According to the director, ‘Savithri’ is a complete family entertainer that will have ample commercial elements. “Nara Rohith’s look and body language will have a lot of freshness in this movie”, says Pavan Sadineni.

The movie is being produced by Dr. B.V. Rajendra Prasad on Vision Filmmakers banner. “The first schedule has been completed successfully. We are going to start the second schedule from November 18th in and around Eluru. The film is being made with high technical values and we are looking to release the movie in early 2016. Nara Rohith and Nanditha’s combination is a great asset for our movie”, said Dr. B.V. Rajendra Prasad.

Cast and Crew :
Nara Rohith, Nanditha, Posani Krishna Murali, Murali Sharma, Ajay, Ravi Babu, Jeeva, Vennela Kishore, Satyam Rajesh, Srimukhi, Dhanya Balakrishnan, Madhu Nandhan, Shakalaka Shankar, Prabhas Sreenu and others.

Music – Shravan

Dialogues – Krishna Chaitanya

Editing – Goutham Nerusu

Cinematography – Vassanth

Fights – Dragon Prakash

Story – Screenplay – Direction – Pavan Sadineni

Executive Producer – Jabilli Nageswara Rao

Producer – Dr. B.V. Rajendra Prasad.

Nara Rohit’s Savitri moves to Eluru

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November 17, 2015

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Talented young actor Nara Rohit is the busiest actor in Tollywood at present and is juggling between different projects. Savitri is one of his upcoming films and the regular shooting of the film is progressing at a brisk pace from the past few weeks.

The fresh schedule of the film will kick start from tomorrow in Eluru. Some key scenes featuring the principal cast will be canned in and around the locales of Eluru. Pavan Sadineni of Prema Ishq Kadal is directing the film and Nanditha is playing Rohit’s romantic interest in the film.

B. Rajendra Prasad of Vision Film Makers is funding the film and Shravan is scoring the tunes.

Producer plans back to back films with Nara Rohit

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October 23, 2015

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Producer plans back to back films with Nara Rohit

Producer Sai Korrapati is planning on producing back to back films with Actor Nara Rohit under his Varahi Chalana Chitram banner. The popular producer has recently announced a film ‘Jo Achyutananda’ with Nara Rohit, to be directed by Director Avasarala Srinivas.

According to the fresh reports, Nara Rohit has given the go ahead to a new project under the same banner. This new project is to be directed by debutante Director Pradeep, a former assistant to Director Sriwass. More details about the project will be revealed very soon.

With a bunch of movies up his sleeve, Nara Rohit is making strides in the tinsel town – his prudent script selection being a contributing factor. The actor is simultaneously shooting for his upcoming films and will have a couple of releases by the end of the year.

Nara Rohit is the busiest actor in Tollywood at present

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October 14, 2015

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Nara Rohit is the busiest actor in Tollywood at present

Actor Nara Rohit, who signed back to back films earlier this year, is taking no gap and wrapping up his commitments one by one. Recently, he has completed the talkie part of his upcoming film in the direction of Kumar Nagendra.

Now, he is getting ready to commence the shoot for his next project which is titled Savitri. The regular shooting will kick start from the 23rd of this month. It will be directed by Pavan Sadineni of Prema Ishq Kadal. Nanditha Raj will play the lead role in the film.

Touted to be a romantic entertainer, Savitri will be produced by B. Rajendra Prasad. The film is likely to hit the screens during Summer next year.

Sai Korrapati to produce two films with Nara Rohit

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September 16, 2015

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Sai Korrapati to produce two films with Nara Rohit

Already a part of six upcoming films, Nara Rohit green-lit two more news projects , both of which will be produced by successful producer Sai Korrapati on his Varahi Chalana Chitram banner. Nara Rohit, who prefers to do films in new genre, is on a roll after he bagged a much needed commercial success with Asura. Already, he wrapped up the shooting of a couple of his upcoming films which will release soon and he is now simultaneously shooting for two other projects.

Sai Korrapati announced that both projects will be launched on Vinayaka Chaviti (September 17th) and more details will be revealed after the launch. It is heard that actor-turned-director Avasarala Srinivas will wield the megaphone for one project and debutante Pradeep will direct the other film. Keep watching Telugu360 for more updates on these two projects.

Nara Rohit’s leading lady confirmed

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Nara Rohit is busy shooting for his next film in the direction of Kumar Nagendra. Leading lady of the film has been recently zeroed upon. Latha Hegde, an actress and model based in New Zealand has been roped in to be the heroine of this film. Kumar Nagendra, who earlier directed Gundello Godaari and Joru is taking extra care to direct this film successfully. This film is an official remake of Maan Karate starring Siva Karthikeyan in Tamil. Maa Karate was penned and produced by A.R.Murugadoss.

Asura Review

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May 8, 2015

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Tollywood never tires of making cliched plots – each hero wants to prove he can dance, he can fight, he can romance and still look good in sentimental scenes while getting the laughs and the claps from audience for outrageous dialogues. But a door for bringing in fresh stories and credible treatment keeps getting pushed every now and then. Krishna Vijay is one such debut director who came up with a winning plot that has a slow pick up, a steady build-out, a dabanng of an interval block and a slithering climax that beats your imagination. Nara Rohit is the hero who at least tries something different in an industry where everybody wants to do formulaic action. “Asura” is a good story to begin with – about an honest and a large-hearted Jailor Dharma (Rohit) of Rajahmundry Central Jail whose job is to ensure the inmates spell no trouble in serving the sentence. He is a protege of a Superintendent who believes in the same sincerity and integrity. He is also in love with Priya Banerjee (a pretty faced debutante) and is about to marry her.
Life moves smoothly for the jailor until a notrious diamond smuggler Madhu enters Rajahmundry Jail as a convict who has to serve the last few days in prison before getting hanged. Dharma is wary of the criminal record of Madhu and allocates “D” block – the cell reserved for the most condemned criminals. Meanwhile, Madhu’s petition to the President of India gets rejected and the day of hanging is round the corner. Three key personnel who have to oversee the operation goes right prepare for the D-day – the magistrate, the jailor and the hangman. The person to be hanged, Madhu, however is cool and jibes that he will go scot-free. Here comes a twist – where elements connected to the criminal outside of the prison cast their net on the three key personnel to ensure the hanging never takes place. And then the story, sorry will not give away anything, just builds up to an amazing crescendo and the climax that is a blinder. Will he get hanged? Will the jailor get suspended? Who has the last laugh? These questions linger on throughout the second half until the story comes to a smooth finish with a plot that is bigger than what is plotted inside the prison.
At a time when the audience is getting vexed with boring plots and insipid story-telling, Krishna Vijay attempts something different that is going to be talked about for a while. How many heroes have the guts to play an unglamorous role of a Jailor? How many have the guts to cast a bevy of characters mostly from the TV Channel segment? And how many can finish off telling a good story with five songs and few stunts in all of 126 minutes? “Asura” needs to be applauded for making a good experiment decent enough to make it watchable except a bit of tardiness in the first half. The second half is racier than the first and all elements of screenplay, background score by Sai Karthik, and dialogues and editing uplift the experience to give us a new feel. If only more people think like the makers of this film, Tollywood’s better days may not be far off.
The only thing that can be held against the director is the liberty taken in some procedures of hanging but in the spirit of the story that moves forward, they were quintessential for the main plot. Nara Rohit is getting fat but his brain is working smarter than most of the heroes in Tollywood who are herd-headed in the other direction. Sai Karthik scores good songs and impressive RR. Priya Banerjee is the new Bengali lass who does a good job. The villains look terrific and did a commendable job.

It is the most thrilling film of the year and I recommend it whole-heartedly.

Rating: 3.5/5

(Reviewed by Sridhar.S)

Appatlo Okadundevadu Review : A Good Attempt

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