Movie :Pataas
Rating : 3.25/5
Cast: Kalyan Ram, Sruthi Sodhi, Asutosh Rana and Others
Directed by: Anil Ravipudi
Produced by: Kalyan Ram
Banner: NTR Arts
Music by: Sai Karthik
Release Date: 2015-01-23
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram who has been struggling to get back to form took a brief break after his previous film Om 3D bombed at the box office. He trusted in writer turned director Anil Ravipudi and produced Pataas, which is an action packed commercial entertainer.
Story :
Kalyan (Kalyan Ram) comes to Hyderabad as ACP on purpose and irks DIG (Sai Kumar) with his acts. He joins with local politician GK (Asutosh Rana) and starts to get on the nerves of DIG. Why is Kalyan doing all this? How is related to DIG?
Performances:
Kalyan Ram:Kalyan Ram is in his elements in this film. His lean physique suited the character of powerful cop. He has excelled in the confrontation scenes with Asutosh Rana and also tried his hand at comedy whenever needed. This film will surely end his drought of successes and takes him closer to Nandamuri fans.
Others:Sruthi Sodhi is alright as the TV journalist. She excelled with her swift dance moves. Asutosh Rana is good as the wicked politician. His powerful screen presence helped to elevate the hero. Sai Kumar is decent as sincere cop. Srinivasa Reddy will provide ample laughs. MS Narayana chipped in with his impeccable comedy timing. Posani Krishna Murali and the remaining star cast did their bit.
Technicalities:
Direction:Writer turned Director Anil Ravipudi knows how to package a paisa vasool commercial entertainer. He made sure that the film has every element that pleases the masses. He is surely a talent to watch out for.
Others:Music by Sai Karthik is average. Except for Arre O Samba remix, none of the songs make an impression. Dialogues written by Anil Ravipudi are good. Editing is crisp and the cinematography is fine.
Thumbs Up:
Commercial Elements
Kalyan Ram
Screenplay
Thumbs Down:
Weak Ending
Analysis:
The story of this film is not new, but the director treated it in a different way and did his best not to have many dull moments. Hero’s characterization and attitude keeps you entertained. Scenes involving 801 vehicle and Heroine are hilarious. The reason behind hero’s corrupt nature has been justified well.
First half completely runs on entertainment with a bit of action. Pre interval scene has been executed in an impressive fashion which also gives the necessary high during the interval bang. Post interval scenes between Kalyan Ram and Asutosh Rana plays to the galleries. People who love to watch full on heroism will love these scenes. There is plenty of action in the second half and the film runs at a breakneck speed until the pre climax.
Arre O Samba song is aptly placed, but the director failed to maintain the tempo during the climax. Despite few weaknesses, Pataas has enough to engage and entertain masala loving audience. Debutante Anil Ravipudi did a very good job on a whole. This is easily one of the best commercial films that we have seen in recent times. Kalyan Ram has a winner on his hands. Watch it.
Verdict: Pataas is A Kickass Entertainer
