Life is Beautiful Telugu Movie Review – 3/5

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Rating: 3/5
Banner: Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd
Cast: Amala Akkineni, Shriya Saran, Anjala Jhaveri and several other new comers
Cinematography: Vijay C Kumar
Art: Anand Sai
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh
Music: Mickey J meyer
Producer: Sekhar Kammula
Story-Screenplay- Dialogues-Direction: Sekhar Kammula
CBFC rating: U/A
Release date: 15-09-2012
Synopsis:

Life is Beautiful is the story of widow (Amala) and her three children. A tragic incident in her life forces her to send her children  Srinu (Abhijith) and his sisters Sathya(Rashmi) and Chinni to relative’s house. They soon become thick friends with Abhi (Kaushik) and Nagraj (Sudhakar) and go about their daily life, experiencing small joys.

Youngsters of the B phase block have a long standing rivalry with the arrogant rich kids of the Gold Phase of the Sunshine Colony.. And the rest of the story is the changes that took place in their lives (Including hero) after they come to the colony.  There is also three love stories which bloom there and what happens rest forms the actual story.

Performances:

Amala Akkineni is simply superb in the role of a widow who fights destiny. She looked gorgeous in the opening of the film, and delivered classy performance during the dying moments.Shriya gets a good role but acting with all the young ones made her look older. Anjala Jhaveri gets a next door aunty character on whom people go mad. A very little role.

All the new comers Abhijith, Sudhakar, Kaushik, Shagun and Zara delivered a decent performance and added to the fresh feel needed for the movie.The comedy rendered by Nagaraju (Sudhakar) in Telangana slang was one of the major highlights.

Analysis:

The first half of the movie is a jolly ride. And the problem is with the never ending second half with less lighter moments but yes there are some excellent sentimental scenes more particularly towards the climax. It is unpardonably long and quite a lot could have been chopped off on the editing table. Narration tends to drop off to dangerously boring levels at a number of junctures in the film. Sekhar Kammula’s brilliance is seen in many scenes but they are badly knitted such that the feel of the movie is not carried.

Plus Points: casting, music, direction, cinematography

Minus Points: Screenplay, length of the movie

Final Say:

The length of the scenes and erroneous screen play will hamper the flow of the film.  A center crowds may take to the theaters because of Sekhar Kammula’s brand name, but B and C center crowds will find it tough to appreciate the movie.  However, for me, the movie was made with a honest intent to touch the hearts of people who are struck with monotonous busy lives. One time watch! 

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A hero’s career is often defined by blockbuster successes, but having someone who stands by them during difficult times can be just as important. Young actor Akhil Akkineni has now made an emotional revelation, crediting his wife, Zainab Ravdjee, as one of the biggest reasons behind his renewed confidence following the success of Lenin.

After the disappointing performance of Agent, Akhil went through one of the toughest phases of his career. It took him a long wait to score a commercial success, and Lenin has finally given him the much-needed breakthrough. While the film continues to perform well at the box office, Akhil made headlines during its grand success meet in Guntur with heartfelt comments about his wife.

The event was special for another reason as it marked the first public appearance of Akhil and Zainab together after their marriage. The couple received a warm welcome from fans, with their chemistry and bonding becoming one of the biggest highlights of the evening.

Speaking at the event, Akhil became emotional while talking about Zainab’s unwavering support. “My wife Zainab is my lucky charm. I lovingly call her ‘Bangaru Thalli.’ She has stood by me through the toughest three years of my life. She constantly encouraged me, believed in me, and gave me the strength to move forward,” he said.

His heartfelt words quickly went viral on social media, with fans appreciating the actor for openly acknowledging his wife’s role in helping him navigate a challenging phase in his career.

Like every actor, Akhil has experienced both successes and setbacks. However, making a strong comeback after a major failure is never easy. Following Agent, there were several questions surrounding his career and future as a leading hero. During that difficult period, the support of his family and close circle proved invaluable. With Lenin emerging as a commercial success, many believe Akhil has successfully re-established himself and regained his confidence.

Meanwhile, Zainab Ravdjee has also become a talking point in Tollywood. Belonging to a prominent business family, she has carved out an identity for herself as an artist. Since her marriage, she has largely stayed away from the media spotlight, making her appearance at the Lenin success meet all the more special.

Fans flooded social media with pictures and videos from the event, praising the couple’s adorable bond and expressing happiness over Akhil’s personal and professional success.

For Akhil, Lenin is more than just a commercial hit. The film represents a turning point in his career, restoring his confidence and giving him a fresh start. His emotional tribute to Zainab has added another memorable chapter to the film’s success story, with the couple now emerging as one of Tollywood’s most talked-about pairs.