Gaayam 2 Review

Ram Gopal Varma’s Gaayam released in 1993 is not yet healed and we still have some flashes of it somewhere glittering deep inside us…And now we have Gaayam2 after 17 years directed by his protégé Praveen Sri. Here’s a sneak peek into the sequel and see whether it stands beside the classic.

Just the Theme: Gaayam2 is about the reflections when the gangster Durga decides to stay away from the Mafia World. And it’s all about the consequences that dragged him back and thereby the result.

Actors:

It is Gaayam that laid a strong foundation for Jagapathi Babu as a versatile actor. His journey from there on has seen much more heights and the comfort level thus achieved is clearly seen in the latest version. It is delight to watch the glimpses of Old Gaayam in between and it just makes us to love the character more.But his age seems not to be hidden any more.

Vimala Raman has lots of movies in her kitty but she got the right one to register herself among the audience. She is right blend of sex appeal and subtle performance.

Kota Srinivasa Rao is no doubt a negativity personified. He is a gifted genius. His Performance gets stronger by the day as the Old wine. He infused that satire, that fun and that pace into the movie.

Tanikella Bharani has got complete role and he is awesome.

Kota Prasad is excellent and would have been true heir to his father. But destiny has some other thing for him. It was touching to see the duo on the screen and it is so sad that he is no more. May his soul rest in peace.

It is good to see many actors continuing especially Revathi, Sivakrishna etc though we miss hot urmila

Movie Flow/Direction:

While the original aims at the social responsibility, Gaayam2 pin points the selfish political leaders who create havoc in the society. And the movie truly depicts the current political scenario and there by the proceedings grabs our attention much easily.

The First half is completely done in Bangkok. Much of screen time is taken for some tender moments with the hero’s family and then how he is traced back to his past. By the time we would say “enough of it” we are brought right back to our Hyderabad and Second half is Racy enough to captivate our interest. Climax is very nice.

One should have guts to touch the Gaayam as the comparisons naturally flow out for every detail. Of course Praveen did not match up to his master Varma but nevertheless Praveen made an honest attempt. Especially the screenplay is smooth and relating the movie to the original is cool. Praveen has chosen the right slot and he has big way to go. I liked the scene in which Tanikella Bharani is killed

Dialogues…Music and the Rest

The movie flow is consistent with songs placed at right moment. Music by Maestro Ilayaraja is not on par with his yesteryear glory but is adequate to the moment on screen. Back ground music is great and makes up for it. Dialogues are superb. Nice on- liners given to Kota are like straight forward bullets that hits all walks of society. Camera work and Art are fine. Lyrics for the song “Raama rajyam anna maata otti perena” are commendable. I guess one song abusing politicians is removed in censor.

Drawbacks:

Much of Violence might distract few audiences and might keep away some family crowds with kids around.

Second half is definitely seems heavier and first half is slower.

Final Say:

This movie by the looks is clearly not the one for pleasant entertainment seekers. But it is sure watchable for the performances, relevance of current affairs.

If not all…It is a sweet tribute to the classic Gaayam.

More the comparisons with the prequel ...more the movie falls flat. I guess old gaayam still appeals to us.

Rating:

2.75/5

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