Jummandi Naadam Review

Jummandi Naadam...Directed by K Raghavendra Rao garu and A MMKeeravani Musical released this weekend. Manoj and new comer Taapsi played the lead roles and Laksmi Manchu produced this venture

Here’s a brief about the movie to help you decide whether to watch it or not!!

Story: it’s just a one line story .BalaSubramanyam (Manoj) who loves music right from the childhood dreams of achieving fame in the field of music. But at one point gets struck in love for Sraavya (Tapsee). Sraavya’s uncle (Mohan Babu) now gives him a choice whether to opt for love towards music or his lady love…!!

Full of Color”Full” Songs:

It is Obvious that if the movie is from KRR-Keeravani combination, the general audience firstly look for songs…the proof are the magical melodies that were created in 90’s till Annamayya and SreeRamadaasu are still ringing in our ears.

SarigamaPadanee saptaswara sangeetha sudha…Song picturised on Manoj and Mohanbabu goes in the lines of “Naa Paata Panchamrutam” from Allari mogudu.

Lalee Paadutunadi ee gaali….Is beautiful melody shot in back waters of Kerala.

Sannayi Mogindi Pelli Panditlo is a nice marriage song

And there are other casual duets like “Yem Sakkagunnav Ro naa sotta buggalodaa” “Nigraham…””Baala mani BaalaMani””Entha Entha...choodanu”

And Last song “Deshamantey matam kaadoi...gatam kaadoi” written by chandrabose stands out among all the songs…It was nice Social awareness song rightly placed in the climax

All the Songs obviously are fantastically shot Thanks to the wonderful cinematography of S Gopal reddy .He could capture beautiful locales of Kerala and araku and fulfill the directors vision to the fullest. KRR proved that he is still the master when coming to songs. And Keeravani is always loyal to his favorite director

Now the bad bad things about the movie…

Well that’s about the Songs…I discussed about the songs first because seriously there is nothing great in the movie other than the songs.

Story is very much predictable and of course no one who visited the theaters would have expected even this better, so no complaints.

KRR’s eye for beauty is admired many a times but in recent times the lust that is predominating his vision is making the result spoil-sport. If the director would have at least concentrated 1/10 the time he focused on the Tapsee’s thighs, which would have enhanced the movie’s screenplay.

And there are few humorous punches overall, otherwise at no point one would admire the happenings on screen. Not even a single sentiment scene clicks.

Actors:

Manoj played his role with full of energy. But the role he did in Bindaas is far better.

Taapsi is inconsistent. She looks beautiful in few costumes …but disappoints in most. More over her chubby appearance might not compete with slim beauties ruling the Tollywood…Did someone ask me about the “Performance”…Come on friends...Are you kidding!!!

Mohanbabu acted very well in prominent role. His presence is the saving grace.

Comedians like Brahmanandam, Ali, MS Narayana provided little relief.Suman, Ahuthi Prasad Tanikella bharani are all wasted!!

Final Verdict:

KRR is stuck somewhere in past and he better make another historical musical like annamayya. In that case he need not all time match the tastes of current generation. There is more to blame in the movie, but giving due respect to the director…This would be enough.

Well all said…If you like me still love KRR-Keeravani’s melodies, you can have a look. Also there are few hilarious scenes between Mohanbabu and Manoj.

Otherwise no second good reason for watching the flick…just skip it…!!

Rating:

2/5 – Major chunk of the rating is only for songs and S Gopal reddy’s Camera work…