Introduction:
Eega is a 2012 released Indian Telugu language fantasy film, directed by S S Rajamouli who is famous for his creative thinking and best-worthy visual effects films. The film features an unusual premise: a man dies a wrongful death at the hands of a businessman and is reborn as a housefly to get back at his killer. Nani is the main character of the movie while his pairs up with Samantha Ruth Prabue as the leading lady and Sudeep as the villain. Eega is widely appreciated for the story, graphics and the kind of films never made in India before which makes this film special in Indian Industry.
The film features an unusual premise: a man is reincarnated as a housefly and seeks revenge against the businessman who killed him. The film stars Nani as the protagonist, Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the female lead, and Sudeep as the antagonist. Eega is celebrated for its unique concept, impressive visual effects, and engaging narrative, making it a standout film in Indian cinema.
Release Date:
Eega was released worldwide on July 5, 2012, in India, United States and other Middle Eastern countries. This movie was released to theatres and grossed very well among the people so it was a commercial success. It collected more than ₹ 130 crore in worldwide business which placed it as one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year.
Crew:
| Role | Person(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | S. S. Rajamouli |
| Screenplay | S. S. Rajamouli |
| Writer | V. Vijayendra Prasad, S. S. Rajamouli |
| Producer | Sai Korrapati |
| Editor | Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao |
| Music Director | M. M. Keeravani |
Cast:
| Actor/Actress | Character Name |
|---|---|
| Sudeep | Sudeep |
| Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Bindhu |
| Adithya | Sudeep’s Assistant |
| Srinivasa Reddy | Sudeep’s Assistant |
| Thagubothu Ramesh | Poottu Govindhan |
| Noel Sean | Nani’s friend |
| Nani | Nani |
| Santhanam | Poottu Govindhan |
| Crazy Mohan | Doctor |
| Devadarsini Sukumaran | Bindhu’s sister-in-law |
| Chatrapathi Sekhar | Tantra |
| Sivannarayana Naripeddi | Temple Priest |
| Dhanraj | Thief’s friend |
| Micky Makhija | Businessman |
| Rajeev Kanakala | Thief’s Manager |
| RK Mama | Businessman 2 |
| Sathviksriram | Guest Appearance |
Story:
The story of Eega is picturised around an ordinary man with benevolent qualities of his nature played by Nani, who is in love with his neighbour Bindu Samantha Ruth Prabhu.. But the love between Nani and Bindu gets sour when a brutal and cunning businessman named Sudeep played by Sudeep kills Nani to get rid of a competitor in love with Bindu.
In the last scene of the movie Nani dies and is reborn in the next birth as a housefly. He takes his new powers and decides to take revenge on Sudeep for his murder. Continuation of Nani’s character as a fly which is depicted trying to stop Sudeep and save Bindu who has no idea that the fly is her shareholder.
The story is unusual and comedic with the twist of action and deep moments based on nerdy fly Nani’s revenge and everyday troubles. At the end of the film, it completes with the antagonist Sudeep which adds some positive sentiments of love sacrifice and justice at the end of the film.
Review:
So the movie Eega massively got many positives from the critics and the audience in terms of outlook, graphics, and performance.
Plus Points:
- That a man transforms into a fly and takes revenge is a good and unique idea of scriptwriting and distinguishes Eega from any normal revenge movie revenge drama.
- Impressive Visual Effects: The special movements of the film were revolutionary for Indian pictures at that time and the VFX team helped a lot. I found that one of the fly’s biggest advantages was its ability to offer more realistic observation of the surrounding environment due to the realism chosen for the story.
- Strong Performances: Nani did a great job portraying the main character and always making sure his emotions were shown while he was in his fly form. To add spice Sudeep has done a great job as the villain and Samantha is cute when portraying Bindu.
- Engaging Humor: There are also light moments in the movie but these guarantee that the gravity of the troughs and the tragic incidents described in the movie will be absorbed and not overlooked by the viewers.,
Minus Points:
- Pacing Issues: Several reviewers mentioned that the pace of the movie could be unbalanced, although some parts of its first half looked too overdrawn.
- Predictable Elements: Even though the plot is innovative, some of the narrative motifs and character Development arcs seem to correspond to the Revenge drama clichés which can be rather obvious for the experienced spectators.
- Limited Character Development: Despite this every main character is well developed, some secondary characters could use some backstory and be more complex.
Technical Aspects:
Eega has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes and is presented in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. K.K. Senthil Kumar skillfully directs the cinematography of the movie handling the colours of the film and the action scenes. On the whole, the screenplay by Editing A.S Ramesh is optimum but there is a problem with the speed of the film.
Mr Madhavan Murugan Keeravani composed elements that match the flavour of the movie and feel good for comedy scenes as well as sadness part. The movie was also complemented with a great number of popular songs which the spectators immediately got used to enjoying.
Performance:
The protagonist is worked by Nani well, and his body language, emotional portrayal, and the core of determination are captured well though he is a fly. It is quite impressive that he depicted both depth and humour in his character. The muscleman Sudeep plays the villain and perfectly fits the role in the movie. He perhaps brings out the best of charisma and intimidation; and hence, he could have been a great nemesis to Nani’s character.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s supporting Bindu adds beauty to the character and gives a realistic emotional aspect to the film. She gives a nice screen presence to Nani and brings life to the romantic track of the film. The comic part or the rest of the characters help create the atmosphere of this motion picture but some characters could have been further developed.
MoviePopTime Review:
Honestly, I had a great time watching Eega. Such a plot as a man who is reborn as a fly for the sole purpose of avenging his killer was silly and intriguing. Even though the concept of the film is rather untypical, humour, action and mainly emotion directed by director S.S. Rajamouli make the film interesting. Except for the non-dialogue elements and the effects, I was thrilled and cheering for such a tiny lead character.
I think Sudeep did justice with the villain role and he was entertaining all three heroines were good but Samantha & Nani were charming. The film is very funny, but it also has serious moments that struck me funny bone and my heart. In a nutshell, Eega is innovative with brilliant results and stands out in terms of creativity. The audience is guaranteed great fun and that’s why it should be on the list of movies you must watch!
Conclusion:
In conclusion, I like to say that Eega is a movie that can set an example and perfect practice of true filmmaking art in every sense while starring the brilliant and genius director S.S. Rajamouli. It has a concept that has not been attempted before, along with good production values, and deserving performances it does well for itself and maybe even better to form part of Indian cinema. Though it may have small problems in concern with the pacing and predictability it does not lack anything from having a good narrative, great humour, and a good amount of emotions.
Eega binds fantasy, action and romance together and thus can be recommended to all lovers of such movies and all lovers of non-conventional cinematic material. Altogether, Eega is an excellent example of Indian movie-making, the potential of which has no limits and can be widely expanded focusing on the issue’s presumed unpopularity with the audience. With acts and strong performances, the film stands out as a significant entry in Indian cinema. While it may face minor issues with pacing and predictability, the film’s strengths lie in its engaging narrative, humour, and emotional depth. Eega successfully blends fantasy, action, and romance, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre and those looking for a fresh cinematic experience.
Overall, Eega is a testament to the creativity and potential of Indian cinema, proving that even the most unconventional stories can resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. It stands tall and proud in the fantasy genre and also as a film beloved by every audience and critics alike to boot that made it beloved by all at the box office.
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