Raj Tharun is in neck deep problems as a police case has been filed by his girlfriend. Thanks to this issue, he did not even promote his new film Purushothamudu, which was released today. Murali Sharma, Ramya Krishna, and Prakash Raj play key roles in this film. Read our detailed review here.
Story
After finishing his studies in London, Ram (Raj Tarun) returns to India. His father (Murali Sharma) plans to make him the CEO of their family company. However, Vasu (Ramya Krishna), who owns half the company shares, opposes the idea. To secure the position, Ram agrees to abandon his lavish lifestyle and live as an ordinary person for 100 days. The story unfolds with various twists and turns, including the arrival of Ammulu (Hasini Sudheer) into Ram’s life, ultimately leading to the question of whether Ram will become the CEO.
What about on-screen performances?
Raj Tharun gets a meaty role after a long gap. He gets a lot of scope to showcase his acting prowess and does well in the film. His coming of age scenes are showcased so well by Raj Tharun. He looks at ease even when he is mouthing heavy-duty dialogues, and Raj has done decent action. Murali Sharma plays his sheet anchor’s role nicely. Ramya Krishna gets to do a role with negative shades, and she excels. Prakash Raj is getting repetitive and is nothing new in this film. Haasini Sudheer brings her glamor dose to proper use. The rest of the star cast, like Brahmanandam, do well.
What about off-screen talents?
Producers Dr. Ramesh Tejawat and Prakash Tejawat have ensured that the film boasts impressive production values, contributing to its polished and visually stunning presentation. Gopi Sundar earns accolades for his captivating soundtrack.
PG Vinda’s cinematography stands out as a major highlight, adding depth and visual appeal to the movie. Senior editor Marthand K Venkatesh masterfully maintains the narrative’s flow with his adept cuts and pacing.
The pace of the film is a bit slow, and the writing is not that great. Ram Bhima has directed this film, and he has taken a very routine subject of redemption and set it in a new world that looks decent at a glance.
But the manner in which he has handled the emotions is what matters here. You know exactly what is going on in the proceedings but the narrative and emotions are handled in a decent manner.
The film effectively portrays the journey of a wealthy youth transforming into a real-life hero through well-crafted elevation scenes, intense action sequences, and a gripping interval sequence. Each of these elements is meticulously executed, adding depth to the narrative and keeping the audience engaged.
The elevation scenes highlight the protagonist’s growth and challenges, while the action sequences are thrilling and well-choreographed. The interval sequence serves as a pivotal moment, seamlessly transitioning the story into its next phase and enhancing the overall impact of the film.
The screenplay is also another villain as it does not hold your attention when needed. That means the film has a roller coaster kind of feel. Sometimes, it looks good, and the other times, it feels stretched.
What’s Hot
- Emotions told in a subtle manner
- Raj Tharun’s mature performance
- The coming-of-age scenes
- Action blocks
What’s Not
- Routine Storyline
- Dull screenplay in the second half
- The slow pace in the first half
- Lack of strong conflict
Verdict:
Purushthamudu has a very routine backdrop and setup. Such stories have been dealt with in Telugu cinema before. But here in this film, the performances and some strong emotions related to the realization of life are handled well and make things look passable.
Telugubulletin.com Rating: 2.5/5