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"Salaar" emerges as a cinematic tour de force, delivering a mesmerizing experience that lives up to its acclaim. Prabhas' elevation as the lead, alongside Prithviraj's standout performance, forms the backbone of a compelling narrative. Director Prashant Neel's trademark use of black tones, reminiscent of KGF, weaves seamlessly into a politically charged plot. Neel's affinity for powerful elements like coal mines, gold mines, and underworlds adds depth to the film. The unconventional casting of lesser-known female actresses injects a refreshing dynamic into the storyline. However, a minor disruption occurs with the overwhelming use of red dresses in a particular scene, momentarily interrupting the film's visual cohesion. Despite this, Salaar earns its well-deserved 4.2 out of 5 rating, leaving an indelible mark on audiences. Neel's storytelling prowess ensures a cinematic journey that resonates long after the credits roll, affirming Salaar's status as a cinematic triumph

Title: "Chitta Chronicles: A Rollercoaster of Confusion and Contradictions" In the realm of cinema, where directors weave intricate tales and characters, "Chitta" emerges as a masterpiece of befuddlement. Directed by someone with a flair for inconsistency, this film takes the audience on a joyride of bewilderment, leaving them questioning the very essence of storytelling. The protagonist, Siddarth, is a character with a personality more capricious than a toddler in a candy store. At times, he morphs into a brave soul, facing adversaries with the valor of a warrior. Yet, in the blink of an eye, he transforms into a coward who wouldn't challenge a kitten to a staring contest. The director, who seems to have a peculiar fascination with familial relationships, introduces us to a heavy-doting uncle. This guardian angel is so obsessed with his niece that he wouldn't let her out of his sight. However, when the plot demands it, both Siddarth and his sister-in-law conveniently abandon the poor child, right after an incident of child abuse to her closest friend. Talk about bizarre parenting choices! Siddarth's parenting skills, or lack thereof, extend to pampering his niece to the point of no return. The eight-year-old becomes so oblivious to danger that she accepts a mobile phone from a stranger, leading to her unfortunate kidnapping. Perhaps a lesson in responsible gifting wouldn't go amiss. The director also introduces a classic case of selective amnesia. Siddarth never acknowledges his undue favoritism toward his niece or his discourteous behavior towards school authorities. In the grand spectacle of the movie, questions are raised, accusations are thrown, but self-reflection is as rare as a coherent plot point. The cherry on top of this confusing sundae is the revelation of two child abusers. Siddarth's friends and girlfriend, who apparently moonlight as crime preventers, work tirelessly to shield him from seeking vengeance. The second accused remains at large, the police seem to have taken a prolonged coffee break, and logic has packed its bags and left the building. In a climax that defies all sense and reason, Siddarth manages to pull off a broad daylight murder of one of the accused, who conveniently happens to be flanked by police escorts. Yet, he miraculously escapes any serious police scrutiny. It's almost as if the director decided to toss the rulebook out the window and shout, "Logic, who needs it?" "Chitta" is a testament to the recent trend of movies that lack a coherent story, filled with direction so senseless it leaves you wondering if you accidentally walked into a parody. If you're a fan of cinematic chaos and inconsistency, this might just be your cup of tea. For the rest of us, it's a head-scratching journey through the labyrinth of questionable filmmaking choices.

In 2023, we could not ask anything more better from the movie directors, a simple drama, added with lite comedy, The director has successfully brought out every small nuance between family relationship. Movie revolves around a man who faces various setbacks in professional career due to lack of good English communication skills. Added, he has a perennial problem of snoring, which leads to his girl friend leave him, his sister mocking him. It is something unrealistic, but this family gets one of the best son in law (wonder if one exists like this in entire universe). Ramesh tilak was wonderful in his character. Movie was stole by wonderful performance by Meetha Rangunath, yet to see such seasoned performance in the recent years by any other actress (like Sai Pallavi). Hope to see many more good movies like this.

My fingers have frozen, on a warm day, writing this review, speechless, shaken to the spine. I am not sure what i want to write, where to start, whether i will fully be able to convey my respect for this movie. Life of a girl, aspiring for Bollywood, ditched and sold by her boyfriend to a brother house, and Google search says it is based on real life story. One particular dialogue "Women in homes are safe, because of we the prostitutes. Imagine what would happen if we are not offering the service, in such a conservative society". every scene, every dialogue, especially the speech she gave to a large audience, each statement is a true reflection; The movie so scintillatingly captures the pains of the prostitutes, their suffering, their feelings, their desire to have their own identity, It would have been a Sin on my part, had i missed watching this movie. Sanjay leela Bhansali, my respect goes up several notches above. The way the story narrated itself, the way each emotion was so well captured, every screenplay, every act, 10 / 10 SCORE IS HIGHLY Under rated for this movie. Alia, clearly steals the show. It is like Alia vs Rest of the Junta (After Madhuri Ji, proud to say, we have a seasoned actress). She is here the rule, and win hearts. May God bless and give her long life.

Chandramukhi 2, the sequel of C1, having good star cast like Lawrence, Kangana Ranaut, why did it fail ? The movie does have some heroic performances of Kangana, and the forced comedy of our veteran Vadivel, and a seasoned actor like Rajesh Rao, yet why did it fail? 1. The movie in most terms is a repeat of C1, and not a sequel, Audience expect something novel, without losing continuity from its parent 2. in a sequel, people expect to see the continuity of the star cast from its earlier part, just like Rambo, Die Hard, Pushpa, Bahubai, you cannot change all the lead characters and expect audience approve its legitimacy. 3. Lawrence has his unique style, but no one can ever dare equal Rajnikanth sir, or lady superstar Nayantara or Jyothika. This is where the movie failed in claiming its legitimacy There are other reasons too. In all, its a brave effort, but missed on some basic aspects..

Lokesh Kanagaraj directed "Leo", with Thalapathy vijay as Leo in the lead role, . Movie is about drug cartel, with Sanjay Dutt as antony Das, the drug lord, who wants to set up his cigaratte factory, is accompanied in this business by Arjun sarja (Harold Das). Antony has two children (twins), Elissa and Leo, both of them are also part of the family business of running the factory, and other illegal activities. Movie starts with a scene where a Hyena enters civilian area, and our Hero Leo Das who runs a coffee shop, helps trap the Hyena, with his unique skills in understand animals. Leo is blessed with Trisha as his wife, a young 7 year daughter, and a colleage going son who is trained in Javelin throw. Meanwhile a serial killing gang, starts robbery of civilians, and enter Leo's coffee shop, resulting in a brawl, and then a serious fight, with Leo sir finally killing all four of them. Case reaches court, where judge enquires how Leo was able to terminate all four gruesome killers, with one shot each, all hit right on their heads. Even, Leo is also surprised of his skills. exteneded members of the 4 killed, start chasing Leo and his family, and soon we see entire mafia world start their chase to kill Leo and his family. Here enters, Antony das, who also wants to kill Leo, but as a Human sacrifice. Yes, you read it right, Antony Das wants to sacrifice his own child Leo Das, as an offering to God, to appease Gods, to help him successful in the drug business. Here, Leo starts investigating into his past, his wife (Trisha) also starts getting suspicious about Leo, and starts her parallel investigation. Leo's son is kidnapped by his father Antony, and on his return journey, gets chased by Leo, who kills his father. To secure back his son, Leo reaches the cigaratte (drug) factory, where entire story had its roots. 22 years back, Antony to flourish his business chooses on of the twin, Elissa over Leo, and spares Leo, for his act of Human sacrifice. Antony also takes his brother Harold Das into this plan, but Leo tries to stop them, and in this process, he burns the entire factory, but Harold gets his chance and kills Elissa, shots Leo. How Leo escapes from this factory, why he hid himself and lived in disguise all 22 years in a different state and city, etc are left to audience own interpretation. Movie is a major droop. In 21st century, which father would do a Human Sacrifice of his own children. Why actors like Sanjay dutt and Arjun Sarja agree to play such negative roles, in fact Arjun was sparingly seen here and there in the movie, more like a side character. Another movie, where negative roles are asked to be cheered for using a movie. Audience invariably has to support and cheer for a character (Leo) who himself was deeply involved in smuggling and drug business. The underlying theme that a simple man goes any extent to protect his family is somehow tainted with all the underworld business. coming to rating, it gets us confusing, as to what to rate, or how much to rate this movie. It is difficult to award anyting more than 1.5 or 2 on a scale of 5.

The movie gives a good insight into the world of international spying, double crossing, world politics, how an agency like CIA can double-cross its friend, to pursue its own objectives. Movie has a strong plot, average to decent performances by all the cast. What leaves us puzzled is why the Director had to include a lesbian touch, which has no bearing on the plot? Tabu's role in taking vengeance on the bangaldeshi defence minister for killer her lesbian partner dwarfs the real story line of the movie. A very strong character was that of "Ravi's mother", an interesting twist, but after earning so much of dollars after selling secrets to CIA, why does Ravi remain poor and penniless in London. Climax lacks common sense, any guest will be wondering and become suspicious if every one else refrains to eat at party and compel only him to eat. This climax plot is a spoiler in an otherwise interesting movie.

Boayapati Srinu garu, a good story became victim to over-elevation of certain individual (not even the protogonist), with a single arrow, Ram Pothineni has Olympic grade archery skills to slit through three live electric wires that breaks in fraction of seconds to kill 20 - 30 goods in split second. Three different battalions, from three different directions, all loaded with powerful guns, yet, not a single bullet can cause a scratch to Ram Pothineni. please wait, there's more, Ram can abduct two grown up girls, from Chief Minister, killing all his powerful Z security, like crushing some millets Good actors like Srikanth garu, Indraja garu were turned into minions, high injustice. Poor songs, Poor choreography, poor lyrics. This happens, only when you are over-confident, or you take audience for granted. Stanford university topper does not use his intelligence, but uses swords to gain justice. Better luck next time sir.