Film: Ramayya Vasthavayya
Starring: NTR, Samantha, Shruthi Hassan
Director: Harish Shankar
Producer: Dil Raju
Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations banner
Music: Thaman SS
Story
Nandu (NTR), a college student and a
happy-go-lucky guy comes across Akarsha (Samantha) and falls for her at
the first sight. He tries to woo her with his witty ways and Akarsha
finally falls for him. After the wedding event of Akarsha’s sister,
Nandu’s violent past comes into picture. Nandu and Akarsha’s father
(Mukesh Rishi) shares a past along with Ammulu (Shruti Haasan) and other
evil politicians. What is Nandu’s past? Who is Ammulu forms the rest of
the story.
Performances
NTR looked quite
handsome and Ramayya Vasthavayya is definitely Young Tiger’s best look
so far. The introduction scenes of the actor are feast to NTR’s fans
while he has done some stylish dance moves. And as usual, NTR has rocked
with his comic timing and dialogue delivery.
Samantha is glamorous
and stylish in the film. She has more screen time in the first half and
Sam makes her presence felt every time she appears on-screens.
Samantha’s scenes with NTR are hilarious.
Shruti Haasan looked good and performed well. But her dubbing could’ve been better. Neneppudaina song is amazingly captured.
Rohini Hattangadi is neat, Ravi Shankar is revelation, Rao Ramesh is significant. Mukesh Rishi, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Nagineedu are adequate.
Technical Analysis
Cinematography is on top-notch while the
musical scores are impressive. Jabilli, Neneppudaina and Pandaga
Chesuko are choreographed well and neatly shot. Thaman’s background
score is good in hero elevation scenes. Dialogues are very impressive.
Harish Shankar has created magic with NTR in the first half but the
second half could’ve been better. Production values are standard.
Analysis
Director Harish Shankar has showed NTR
in the best look till date and fans are sure to enjoy the Young Tiger’s
fit look, stylishness, romantic angle, dances and action. NTR’s intro
scenes and Duryodana getup are a treat. The first half of the film is
racy with the right mix of action and entertaining scenes of NTR,
Samantha, Rohini Hattangadi. Interval bang is quite promising raising
the expectations.
Second half of the film could have been
better. Despite the revenge drama story, the screenplay isn’t much
gripping and doesn’t leave strong impact for the audiences. There are
too many multiple action sequences and fights and the entertainment
quotient in the second half is missing. Climax was a routine fare. The
best of Ramayya Vastavayya scenes include diary sequence, NTR, Samantha
scenes, interval bang and NTR-Shruti Haasan scenes. With much gripping
screenplay in the second half, Ramayya Vastavayya could’ve done wonders.
Nevertheless, Ramayya Vasthavayya has a very good first half and few
entertaining punch dialogues in the second half.
Final Verdict
Ramayya Vasthavayya is visual feast for NTR’s fans…