Bhagavanth Kesari Movie Review: Natasimha Nandamuri Balakrishna and successful filmmaker Anil Ravipudi have collaborated on the film “Bhagavanth Kesari.” The film was released today amid huge anticipation. Examine our review to discover how it ranks.
Rating: 3.25/5
Starring
Nandamuri Balakrishna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sreeleela, Arjun Rampal, P. Ravi Shankar, R. Sarathkumar, Raghu Babu
Music Director:
S Thaman
Director
Anil Ravipudi
cinematographer
C. Ramprasad
Story
Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari (Balakrishna) is Vijaya Lakshmi (Sreeleela) nickname, Viji. He wants her to join the Indian Army for a good cause. Viji, on the other hand, is uninterested in it. Meanwhile, Rahul Sanghvi (Arjun Rampal) pursues her for a convincing cause. What drives his pursuit of Viji? What is the relationship between Viji and Bhagavanth Kesari? Did Bhagavanth already know Rahul Sanghvi? Viji, did you join the Army? All of these questions will be answered in the film.
Plus Points
Nandamuri Balakrishna returns with an intriguing part that is well-suited for his age, allowing him to offer a good performance after delivering two mega successes, Akhanda and Veera Simha Reddy. He matches the character perfectly and delivers impressive mass and punch phrases in Telangana, demonstrating his great dialogue delivery talents.
Sreeleela impresses as Viji, demonstrating good acting skills, especially in emotional situations. Her presence in action sequences alongside Balakrishna adds to the film’s appeal, as do her combination scenes with him.
Anil Ravipudi successfully combines mass themes with an emotional drama centered on a fatherly figure and a lady. Given NBK’s celebrity, he does not rely significantly on humor this time.
Thaman’s powerful background score once again proves his ability to enhance the action and emotional sequences.
Minus Points
The plot is predictable and lacking in depth. The majority of the plot is revealed in the first half, leaving little possibility for surprises in the second half. The second half is heavily reliant on flashbacks, which do not strongly support the storyline.
The second half of the film should have been better scripted, with more interesting sequences to hold the audience’s attention. However, several scenes in the second part may grow tedious.
Balakrishna’s look in the promotional material is terrific and suits him, but he looks weird in another outfit kept under wraps for the theater experience. Anil Ravipudi should have depicted this avatar better.
Kajal Aggarwal’s contribution to the film is little, and her moments with Balakrishna lack tension. There are fewer of Anil Ravipudi’s trademark comedic sequences in this movie.
Arjun Rampal makes his Tollywood debut in this film, and he’s decent but not outstanding. However, Anil Ravipudi could have played him more villainously.
Technical Aspects
Anil Ravipudi made a good effort to cast Balakrishna in a character appropriate for his age, but a better emphasis on the story and screenplay in the second half may have improved the film immensely.
Thaman’s score excels in heightening emotional and action scenes. The editing and cinematography are excellent, and the production values are adequate.
Verdict
Overall, Bhagavanth Kesari is a compelling blend of action and emotional drama, propelled by outstanding performances from Balakrishna and Sreeleela. Their chemistry is a joy to behold, especially in emotional passages. However, the film’s overall flow is hampered by a sluggish second half and a few superfluous scenes. Fans will enjoy Balakrishna’s captivating screen presence and striking dialogues. You can confidently select to see this picture over the weekend for a satisfying movie experience.
