BOTTOM LINE
Entertainment saves the day.
OUR RATING
2.75/5
CENSOR
“U/A” Certified, 127 Mins.
What is the film about?
How Krishna(Sudheer Babu), a small time con artist, lands in the middle of a big crossfire happening between a smuggling racket that has stolen the idols of Ram and Seetha and police. What about his personal life and where heroine fits into this narration is what the film is all about.
How is sudheer Babu’s performance?
There is a visible ease in body language but everything else remains the same. There is no necessity for heavy duty acting here so that aspect is never tested. Dances are okay, he has done better in the past. Overall it’s the kind of film where one really doesn’t remember the lead.
Direction By AN Bose?
Technically this is the second film of the director but as his first hasn’t released this becomes his debut. Bose has a flair for comedy and this is visible throughout the film. He handles those moments deftly. As the screenplay is filled with such moments there is a sense of urgency that is felt but this very style never let’s seriousness set in. So when we suddenly have the protagonist do something serious the connect is missing somewhere.
Bose has also religiously ticked all the check boxes that one sees in this crime caper genre. This adds predictability to the narrative that kind of drags it down. Still the entertainment keeps on coming that makes one sit through as long as it lasts. The required bang is missing in the climax though.
Nandini Rai and others performance?
Nandini Rai(Janaki) is used for entertainment. It’s not her who provides the fun though. Jayaprakash and Duvvasi have superb chemistry going on together and keep the proceedings alive. Abhimanyu Singh is reliable as usual even though he really does nothing new. Sapthagiri comes late in the day to provide his brand of entertainment. Others like Praveen, Chandramohan etc are used sparingly as per the demands of situation to provide comedy and add seriousness respectively.
Music and other departments?
Barring a song music is pretty average. The background score is better in comparison though one gets a feeling that certain sounds are overdone. Editing is fine. Cinematography is alright. Dialogues are good and helps in keeping the fun alive.
Highlights?
Entertainment.
Screenplay.
Drawbacks?
Placement of songs.
Climax.
Alternative take:
The track involving Chandramohan should easily provide a great anchor for a more serious and gripping narrative.
Did I enjoy it?
Yes in parts.
Will you recommend it?
Yes but with reservation.
Mosagallaku Mosagadu Review by Siddhartha
