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Cast: Sharvanand, Priya Anand, Srihari and others
Editing: Marthand .K.Venkatesh
Cinematography: Erukulla Rakesh & Naveen Yadav
Music: Shakti Kanth
Producer: Sharvanand
Written & Directed by: Anish Yohan Kuruvilla
CBFC Rating: ‘A’
Release Date: 28-12-2012
Story: Vamsi(Sharvanand) is an orphan and grows up as a thief. Vamsi meets Maaya Master(Srihari) in a jail. Vamsi falls in love with Satya(Priya Anand) a classical dance teacher, who teaches to kids and is more interested in playing public awareness dramas in rural areas. Vamsi wants to leave the profession and live happily with Satya. but destiny has other ideas for him and he becomes a part of a robbery. What happens after that is what the movie is about?
Performances: Sharvanand has come up with yet another wonderful performance. He is natural in almost all the scenes be it a romantic number or talkie part. Priya Anand is good. Srihari once again comes up with decent performance needed by the director. The remaining cast are mostly new comers. The plot of the film is good but there are plenty of loop holes in the way it’s narrated. The first half is completely scattered. The second half is better in terms of focus. Art work and Editing are good. Screenplay is weak. The Direction is good in few places.
Analysis: Anish Kuruvilla who earlier directed Avakai Biryani(2008) directed this flick. Sharvanand produced himself under “Sarvaa Arts” banner. Sharvanand and the team raised expectations with the Music, Promos and the publicity much before the movie’s release. The Movie received an ‘A’ certificate for the Violence and Coarse language used.
Sharvanand once again impresses us with his subtle yet strong performance. The romantic thread suited to him aptly as if subtle love tracks are meant for him only. Priya Anand is good. She performed well. She looked cute and homely in those cotton Punjabi suits and Sarees. Srihari is realistic, he just behaved like a thief who lives in the slum and does anything for money. The supporting artists are mostly new and looked raw.
The comedy track(drama) in the flashback episodes is boring and tests your patience. This the worst comedy thread of recent times which failed utterly in evoking laughs and is bit irritating at times. The Dialogues are okay in few places(most of the dialogues are muted which has filthy language). The Music is okay with a couple of slow numbers and the Background score(Ko ante Koti theme) was good but the rest of the BGM is loud and the re-recording overlapped the dialogues at times.
The Director and his team experimented with new screenplay very much similar to Bollywood realistic raw movies(directed by Anurag Kasyap, Vishal Baradwaj). The Director lost grip over the scenes in the first half and concentrated more on the behavior of the characters. Realistic movie directors like Anurag and vishal purely concentrate on the backdrop and nativity of the people and then place the character in extreme circumstances and take out the output. The back robbery was also not up to the mark. Some scenes reminded of Hindi flick Johnny Gaddar (Neil Nitin Mukesh).The director failed in making it a thrilling experience. The introduction of the Characters through Sharvanad’s voice over was good experiment.
The repeated glimpses of the flash back(black & White) love story of the hero is shown ‘n’ number of times for every 15 minutes which is boring. The whole first half- an- hour time is taken to introduce the characters. The movie slows down once the love story begins. The firts half lacks clarity. The second half is better when compared to the first one. The gang(friends) of the robbery team failed in elevating the emotional content and touch the Audience in the second half. Art work is impressive with mostly realistic locations and feel. Cinematography is okay. The songs are well shot. Editing is good. The production values are okay.
The Director and Producer(Sharvanand) should be commended for coming up with an experimental non routine flick but could have tasted success if executed well. We have to wait and watch how the Multiplex(Target) Audience receive this experiment as this movie is not for the masses.
Plus: Sharvanand, Srihari
Minus: Screenplay and Narration
Verdict:Movie disappoints due to bad execution. Keep away if you are looking for a regular commercial flick
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Thimmarajupalli TV Review: Honest Attempt
Kiran Abbavaram is gradually building his identity in Telugu cinema, and with Thimmarajupalli TV, he takes a meaningful step forward—not just as an actor, but as a producer backing fresh talent. Introducing nearly 40 newcomers, he puts in genuine effort to give them visibility, promoting the film aggressively and positioning it as a rooted, content-driven attempt.
Story:
Thimmarajupalli TV is set in the early days when television was a rare luxury in Indian villages. In Thimmarajupalli, people experience TV only during festivals through rented sets. The dynamic changes when a villager buys a TV using his dowry money, turning his home into the village’s entertainment hub. But when the TV suddenly goes missing, it sparks chaos, suspicion, and unexpected emotional conflicts within the community.
Performances:
This isn’t a film driven by a single hero—it’s a story powered by characters. Sai Tej and Pradeep carry the narrative effectively, while Vedha Jalandhar and Swathi Reddy deliver convincing performances. Vedha, in particular, reminds us of the vintage charm of Sanghavi at certain moments.
The supporting cast stands out for its authenticity. The Rayalaseema dialect is used naturally, adding depth to the setting. Thanks to the theatre background of many actors, the performances feel raw and believable rather than staged.
Technical Aspects:
For a small-budget film, Thimmarajupalli TV impresses with its grounded execution. The village setting is captured beautifully, and the production design effectively recreates a bygone era. Cinematography complements the rustic tone well.
Vamsi Kanth’s music works more as a narrative tool than as standalone highlights. The background score is functional and supports key moments. However, editing turns out to be a weak link, with noticeable pacing issues affecting the overall flow.
What Works:
- Refreshing, nostalgia-driven concept
- Strong ensemble cast
- Authentic rural backdrop
- Natural performances
What Doesn’t:
- Rushed first half due to excessive trimming
- Predictable second half
- Weak whodunnit execution
- Limited emotional depth
Analysis:
The film clearly draws inspiration from Malayalam-style storytelling—simple premise, character focus, and slow-burn drama. However, while Malayalam films fully embrace that pace, Thimmarajupalli TV seems hesitant.
The opening portions are engaging, capturing the innocence of village life and the excitement surrounding television. The nostalgic touches, including references to stars like Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, and Venkatesh, add a crowd-pleasing element.
But the film appears to have been over-trimmed. The first half ends too quickly, not allowing enough time for the audience to fully immerse in the world and its characters. Ironically, in trying to keep things crisp, the film loses emotional weight.
The second half shifts gears into a whodunnit drama, and that’s where things become formulaic. The narrative follows a predictable pattern—creating suspicion around multiple characters before revealing a not-so-surprising culprit. The emotional stakes don’t land as intended, and the climax feels somewhat artificial.
That said, the sincerity behind the film is evident. It may not be flawless, but it offers a refreshing attempt at telling a rooted story with a unique backdrop.
Verdict:
Thimmarajupalli TV may not fully achieve its potential, but it stands out as a sincere and experimental effort worth acknowledging.
Bottom Line: A rooted concept with honest intent—an appreciable attempt that could have been more impactful.
