World famous Bike Manufacturer: Harley Davidson has opened their Bike-Store in Hyderabad (Rd: 12, Banjara Hills) and Powerstar Pawan Kalyan has visited the store recently…. The price of the bikes start from 7 Lakhs and go until 35 Lakhs!

Vedam's Poster

VEDAM is the 2nd film for director Krishh (debuted with GAMYAM) and the promos are very interesting indeed. Allu Arjun, Anushka & Manoj are the main leads. MM Keeravani’s music is already topping the charts! Let’s get on with the detailed review of VEDAM Movie…!

TECHNICAL : Krishh succeeds as a director, but he falters with his script at times. There’s no strong orientation for Rockstar (Manoj) and Saroja (Anushka)’s characters. They should have got more establishment episodes. Cinematography is simply perfect with awesome frame-work in the initial gully-chase and the climax episode. Gnanasekhar‘s photography elevates the title song too… (though it’s not situational)… Editing is also pretty good with hardly any boring episodes or jumping scenes….

It’s MM Keeravani who steals the show with some great songs and touching Re-Recording work (especially his Shehnai instrument and his voice in the background)….

PERFORMANCES: Manchu Manoj is cool as an aspiring Rock Singer. His body language is terrific in the highway-fight! Lekha Washington looks good as his jodi. New comer: Nagayya suited the role of an old man and he is realistic through out the film. Sharanya (Nagayya’s daughter-in-law) gave a commendable performance. Manoj Bajpai is apt in the role of a discriminated Muslim citizen. He shines in the Ganesh Chaturdi scene…

Anushka is just OK in the role of a prostitute: Saroja. Though her guts to accept such a role deserves an appreciation, her face is not that expressive to seduce. But, she tried hard to get into the shoes of Saroja… good attempt though!

Allu Arjun is just simple and terrific as a cable operator: Raju. His character starts growing on us as the movie continues and it makes us laugh, cry and become speechless at times. He is lucky enough to get some of the best scenes in the movie. More than the opportunity, it’s his performance that deserves the kudos!

FINAL ANALYSIS: Though Vedam is a commercial film, it will surely need some great mouth-talk to hit the roof in the end. Vedam is surely one of it’s kinda movie made in this era of sleazy dialogues and out-fits, bomb-blasts, axe/sword fights, item songs, etc. It’s really a memorable experience of watching a great film which comes only twice or thrice in an year…!

Way to go Krissh: the sheer pressure of delivering a hit with his 2nd movie hasn’t altered his sensitivities towards other human beings….!

Note: Though the story-line, characters and treatment of Vedam were inspired by many films like: Crash (English), etc – Vedam is a MUST WATCH for it’s heart touching scenes/music/performances throughout the flick!

After taking over the top chair in 1980′s, Megastar CHIRANJEEVI has ruled the Telugu Film Industry for almost 25 years (1984 – 2008) without any competition. Though we had other heroes like Balakrishna (after Samarasimha Reddy) and Nagarjuna (after Annamayya) trying for it many a times, Chiru had his own blockbusters to regain the spot!

Chiranjeevi used to pull heavy crowds!

With Chiru’s retirement, now the slot for NUMBER ONE HERO is wide open. The main contenders would be: Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, Jr. Ntr, Ram Charan, Prabhas and Allu Arjun. But out of these 6 heroes, we can easily discard Prabhas & Allu Arjun as they don’t have the caliber of pulling off a movie on their own. Out of the remaining 4 heroes, Ram Charan is just 2 films old and it’s not fair to assess his potential now.

In my opinion: the NO.1 spot would not be associated with a single hero in the future. It would surely be revolving around these 3 top heroes (Pawan, Mahesh & Ntr) and purely depends on their success rate. If Pawan scores a hit with Puli, he would be the No.1 only for a while until Mahesh/Ntr gets a blockbuster. The cycle continues unless a hero gets continuous hits (like Pawan Kalyan got: Tholiprema, Thammudu, Badri & Kushi).

So, I don’t see a specific hero ruling the Telugu Film Industry from now on and the doors are wide open to WIN the RACE… & for sure: MEGASTAR CHIRANJEEVI might be the last NUMERO UNO (No.1) that we can see!

There’s some thing known as “2nd Movie Syndrome” prevailing in Telugu Film Industry from many years. It’s nothing but: a DIRECTOR having a great debut (1st film) and his second film being a disaster/flop. There were many promising directors in the past who started well and weren’t able to show the same energy levels later on….

Director Jagarlamudi Krishh on sets!

KRISHH (Jagarlamudi Krishna) also had a dream debut as a director with GAMYAM and won many accolades, awards and rewards for his great work. Now, he is coming up with another multi-hero movie: VEDAM as his 2nd film and it’s getting released on June 3rd after few postponements. AUDIO has already spilled it’s magic on me and I’m eager to watch the film. VEDAM has Allu Arjun, Manoj, Anushka and Manoj Bajpai in lead roles. My favorite Music Director: MM KEERAVANI has given some soothing and scintillating tunes for this film. Keeping my fingers crossed for KRISHH’s success!

FYI: Other Directors who faced 2nd Movie Syndrome:

• Sukumar (AARYA) –> Jagadam
• Karunakaran (THOLI PREMA) –> Yuvakudu
• AS Ravi Kumar Choudary (YAGNAM) –> Veerabadhra
• Soorya Kiran (SATHYAM) –> Dhana 51
• Uday Shankar (KALISUNDAM RAA) –> Prematho Raa!
• Arun Prasad (THAMMUDU) –> Bhalevaadivi Baasu
• Sri Vaas (LAKSHYAM) –> Raama Raama Krishna Krishna
  

And, there are few other directors who started with a super flop and went on to make it BIG in the industry. Examples include: Poori Jagannadh (BAACHI), Sreenu Vytla (NEE KOSAM), etc!

Anushka, Allu Arjun & Manoj in VEDAM

VEDAM is the new multi-starer from director: KRISSH. Heroes Allu Arjun & Manchu Manoj act together along with Anushka. Musical genius: MM KEERAVANI scored some impeccable and melodious tracks for this different genre film.

Audio Review (RATINGS) of VEDAM movie follows:

NOTE: These are just small bit songs (not full songs) of VEDAM movie – posted for review purpose with the highest quality/clarity available. And, please BUY original cassette/cd to enjoy the Full Songs…!

1. Now or Never –> 3.75 / 5

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Singers: Ranjith, Deepu, Geetha, Chaitra
Lyrics: Sirivennela
Duration: 3 min : 22 sec

2. Egiripothe Entha Baaguntundi –> 4.5 / 5

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Singers: MM Keeravani, Sunitha
Lyrics: Saahithi
Duration: 4 min : 44 sec

3. Roopayi –> 4.75 / 5

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Singers: MM Keeravani
Lyrics: MM Keeravani
Duration: 3 min

4. Prapancham Naaventa Vasthunte –> 3.25 / 5

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Singers: Allu Arjun, Anuj, Acchu, Chaitra
Lyrics: ES Murthy
Duration: 2 min : 33 sec

5. Mallee Puttanee –> 4.75 / 5

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Singers: MM Keeravani
Lyrics: MM Keeravani
Duration: 2 min : 12 sec

6. Emi Thelisi Nannu Mohisthivi –> 3.5 / 5

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Singers: Padma, Purnima, Sudha, Manju
Lyrics: Saahithi & Traditional
Duration: 41 sec

7. Vedam –> 4.25 / 5

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Singers: Karthik
Lyrics: MM Keeravani
Duration: 1 min : 36 sec

8. Eh Cheekati Cherani –> 3.75 / 5

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Singers: MM Keeravani
Lyrics: MM Keeravani
Duration: 5 min : 02 sec

Gopichand & Priyamani in GOLIMAAR

GOLIMAAR is the new film of hot director: Poori Jagannadh. Gopichand acts in this film and Priyamani is the heroine. Chakri is the music director for this cop flick.

NOTE: These are just small bit songs (not full songs) of GOLIMAAR movie – posted for review purpose with the highest quality/clarity available. And, please BUY original cassette/cd to enjoy the Full Songs…!

Audio Review (RATINGS) of GOLIMAAR movie follows:

1. Gundello Edho Sadi –> 3.5 / 5

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Singers: Chakri, Kousalya
Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla
Duration: 4 min : 14 sec

2. Theen Maar –> 3.0 / 5

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Singers: Mumaith Khan
Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla
Duration: 4 min : 14 sec

3. Magaallu Otti Maayagaalle –> 3.75 / 5

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Singers: Geetha Madhuri
Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla
Duration: 3 min : 53 sec

4. Maar Maar Golimaar –> 3.5 / 5

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Singers: Chakri
Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla
Duration: 5 min : 18 sec

5. Salaam Police –> 3.25 / 5

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Singers: Simha
Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla
Duration: 4 min : 15 sec

6. Nidharosthale –> 3.5 / 5

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Singers: Vaasu
Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla
Duration: 4 min : 03 sec

Intellectual Maniratnam on RAAVAN sets

Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bacchan, PrithviRaj & Priyamani

Director: Mani Ratnam, Music: AR Rahman

Pawan Kalyan as KOMARAM PULI

*** KOMARAM PULI ***

Pawan Kalyan, Nikisha patel

Director: SJ Soorya, Music: AR Rahman

Ramu's faction film: RAKTA CHARITRA

Vivek Oberoi, Sooriyah, Priyamani

Director: Ram Gopal Varma

Anushka is Krish's VEDAM

Allu Arjun, Manoj Kumar, Anushka

Director: Krisshh, Music: MM Keeravani

Prabhas & Kajal in DARLING Movie

It’s been a while since I watched a Prabhas movie in a theater. Blind faith in director Karunakaran‘s potential has pushed me towards the cinema hall (Viswanath 70mm, KPHB, Hyderabad). Though there were no expectations from my side, DARLING movie hardly had any great moments to cherish about.

WHAT I LIKED:

• Pathos music in the background for Prabhas & friends in few of the comedy episodes (whenever something bad happens)
• “Neeve Neeve…!” song and it’s picturization
• Interval bang of revealing the secret about flashback episode
• Idea of snow fall in Hyderabad and it’s monuments (Golconda, Buddha Statue & Charminar) with the help of Special Effects
• 1st fight in the market place with his mother & sister not knowing about his actions
• Sentiment scene of Prabhas, Sister and Chandramohan
• Episode that leads to the last song and even the song with Montage scenes is refreshing!

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKED:

• Hip-hop costumes for Prabhas were not a perfect fit
• Lazy performance with no improvement from hero: Prabhas
• Not so catchy songs
• Very week script and screen-play
• Nothing novel from Karunakaran (even the intro song – it has shades of Tholiprema and Pawan Kalyan)

FINAL ANALYSIS: Along with sticking to an oldish concept and extracting ordinary performances, director KARUNAKARAN has failed to an extent in giving us a feel-good movie again! It’s time for Prabhas to work on his expressions and diction. Though DARLING is a below par movie on a whole, it might have a decent run at the box-office due to the lack of another family-entertainer during this summer holidays…!

Abhishek in MANIRATNAM's Raavan

RAAVAN is the most awaited film of 2010 as it’s the latest offering from India’s top most director: MANI RATNAM. Raavan has Abhishek Bacchan, Ishwarya Rai and Tamil hero: Vikram playing lead roles. Cinematography is by Santosh Sivan and Music is by AR Rahman. Lyrics by Gulzar have given the songs a new fragrance. It’s been a while since Mani’s film hit the floors and audio was released a few days back. RAAVAN is having a grand release on June 18th world-wide in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu languages!

RAAVAN SONGS LIST and RATINGS follows:

1. Beeraa…! —> 3.5 / 5

2. Behene De…! —> 4.5 / 5

3. Thok De Killi…! —> 3.75 / 5

4. Ranjha Ranjha…! —> 4.75 / 5

5. Khili Re….! —> 4.0 / 5

6. Kata Kata…! —> 3.75 / 5