Bhaag Saale Review: Not very comical

Sri Simha Koduri began his journey in the film industry with a promising debut in Mathu Vadalara. Although he hasn’t found similar success in his subsequent films, he continues to explore and grow as an actor. With his latest release, Bhaag Saale, he embraces new opportunities and endeavors to captivate audiences once again.

Plot:

Arjun (Sri Simha Koduri) dreams of owning a restaurant. His girlfriend Maya (Neha Solanki) believes that he is a business tycoon. Maya’s father (Sanjay Swaroop) mortgages a precious diamond ring, only to antagonize a don named Samuel (John Vijay). Samuel wants to get hold of the ring because his girlfriend Nalini (Nandini Rai) wants to be its owner.

The rest of the film is about what Arjun does to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes and eventually catch hold of the ring.

Performances:

Films like ‘Swamy Ra Ra’ were helped by sure-footed performances. On the other hand, ‘Bhaag Saale’ has superficial performances from the main players. Sri Simha needs to improve a lot. Since his dialogues and characterization are derivative, they drag him down. Neha Solanki is forgettable as his lover. Varshini Sounderajan as Ramya is average.

Satya and Viva Harsha are good. However, they are lost in the cacophonous proceedings eventually. There is no clarity about what Satya is trying to do. He overpowers the villain at times.

John Vijay, as someone speaking in broken Telugu, doesn’t entertain. Right in his first scene, his character behaves in an old-fashioned way with comedian Hemanth. Nandini Rai, Rajeev Kanakala, ’30 Years’ Prudhvi, Bindu Chandramouli and others are also seen in different roles.

Technical Departments:

Music director Kaala Bhairava’s songs and background score fit into the larger genre specifics. ‘Kootha Ramp’ should have gotten a better elevation. The last song, where poetry also plays a role, is good.

Editor Karthika Srinivas R’s work does feeble in the more important second half. Cinematographer Ramesh Kushendar and production designer Shruthy Nookala don’t make for the shortfalls in writing.

Plus Points:

• Storyline.
• Some comedy scenes.
• A few dialogues.

Minus Points:

• The Nizam ring idea.
• Routine resolution.
• Weak characterizations.
• Lacklustre humour.

Verdict:

‘Bhaag Saale’ makes references to several crime comedies. It loses its originality. There is no attempt to make the proceedings attain novelty.

Telugubulletin.com Rating: 2.25/5