Film: Gouravam
Starring: Allu Sirish, Yami Gautam,Prakash Raj
Director: Radha Mohan
Producer: Prakash Raj
Banner: Duet Movies
Music: Thaman
Arjun (Allu Sirish), a rich guy moves on
an expedition to find his missing friend Shankar. When he reaches
Shankar’s village he finds out that his friend eloped with a girl who is
of higher caste than his and is also village head Pasupati’s (Prakash
Raj) daughter, who goes missing for six months. Now, Arjun finds it very
tough in finding his missing friend and with the help of a trainee
lawyer Yamini (Yami Gautam) he will come across many unpleasant facts.
Now, dealing with all these consequences forms the crux.
Performances
Allu Sirish hasn’t
chosen the same old action entertainer or a love genre on his debut. As a
debutant, he did an okay job but he needs to get polished in his
dances, and expressions to prove his talent.
Yami Gautam opted for a
spotless and careful script. She holds some weighted role in this film
which is very hard find yet she performed well and impresses as trainee
lawyer.
Prakash Raj suits
himself in showing various grey shades. He performed well as a father
who is in deep pain and as a village head who struggles to get back the
lost admiration in the society.
Technical Analysis
Just like every Radha Mohan’s film,
Gouravam is also technically sound film. Cinematographer Preetha has
done a fine job in capturing locales of a village. S.S.Thaman musical
scores are pleasing while the background score is impressive. Alen’s
editing is quite decent as this kind of movies will have nothing more to
offer. Director Radha Mohan should be appreciated for taking such a
gentle issue.
Analysis
Allu Sirish chooses a thought provoking
story for his debut and this is in fact a good choice. Director Radha
Mohan and producer Prakash Raj should get the credits for choosing such a
highly sensible script. As said earlier, this kind of script should be
handled logically and with gripping narration but Gouravam falters with
slow paced narration. Gouravam has got more sentiment, action and the
climax becomes preachy. First half of the movie is extremely slow paced
and second half is decent but the lack of commercial elements might not
appeal Telugu audiences.