Bahubali has opened gates for grand history-based movies and producers are keen to invest mammoth money on films like these. Last week’s release #SyeRaaNarsimhaReddy is as grand and as costly as #Bahubali series in terms of the production value. Is the movie worth watching? Let's analyse...
Synopsis
The film tells a story of (probably) India's first rebel who leads an armed uprising against the East India Company (much before even #MangalPandey and #RaniLakshmibai). His early childhood, rise to glory and subsequent fight against the British Raj forms the crux of the film.
Direction
#SurenderReddy's direction is top-notch. He has been successful at presenting the rich cultural traditions and diversity existing in South India during the early days of British colonial rule. The scale at which the movie is presented is huge and grand, almost matching the level at which Hollywood movies are made. The director gave Megastar #Chiranjeevigaru enough
ground to showcase his talents, be it mouthing dialogues, be it fighting the cruel Britishers, or be it displaying his intense love for the motherland. The first half seems stretched till eternity.
The second half is full of high-voltage action. The director has to be applauded for having handled such a mammoth film involving the megastar of South India with finesse.
Technical Departments
Cinematography is at par with any Hollywood film. The drone and aerial shots are designed beautifully. The film is a visual treat to watch. Post interval, every frame of the war scene is simply mind-blowing. This is visually one of the best films after #Bahubali. Editing is loose, especially in the first half. Even the screenplay is weak in the first half but after the interval, the film gets into complete form. The dialogues are hard-hitting and invigorate a spirit of patriotism in the audience. You will certainly get goosebumps in several scenes.
Music and Background Score
Music is average. The background score is too loud in the first half owing to which many dialogues are not heard properly.
Peformance
The film rides on the shoulder of megastar #Chiranjeevi who gives a performance of a lifetime!!! It’s hard to believe that this man is in his 60s in real life! His energy, his screen presence, and his action are outstanding! This may be considered one of his best performances. The rest of the characters have done a decent job. #Sudeep and #RaviKishan have done a splendid job. #AmitabhBachchan, as Sye Raa Reddy's Guru, did not have much scope to demonstrate his acting skills. He did a fine job anyway. #VijaySethupathi is wasted in an underdeveloped role.
WMR Verdict
The film should be surely seen to understand the importance of the innumerable sacrifices that have gone behind making our motherland free from the colonial rule. It is a must-watch film for the entire family.
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