Mahesh dons the role of a rock star whose parents were killed  by mafia thugs as his father a rice scientist had researched a golden rice species for which the mafia gunned them down brutally in a bus.

The film in which his 7 year old son does a cameo debut with few dialogues has set the screens a blaze with his vibrant steps and action shots introduced with latest film technology bringing live stunts and dream sequences on mega screens.

Unlike earlier rumours that Shankar will handle Chiru, it is director Vinayak who will be directing this much awaited golden cinema of the legend. But we have to see how far Chiru’s 150th dream and quitting politics will fall true. Only time will reveal more.

Direction: Brindavanam director Vamsi Paidipally has recruited good cast who fit the bill. Keeping aside the originality of content, what works further against the film is a host of loopholes in the script.  The makers hasn’t have any idea about his protagonist Satya and what he does for living. Chandramohan episode has less connection to story compared to Allu Arjun’s. Yet auteurs try to focus on the former. One of Satya’s dialogue indicates that Deepthi wants to marry him fearing from baddie. Makers here fail to clear this doubt raised by them. One wonders why Kajal Aggarwal often restrict Allu Arjun in resorting to violence even when their both lives are in danger.

There is a scene where Satya meet ill-fate circumstances and shifted to hospital. Interestingly, neither police nor media have any clue or information about the solo victim of a much-hyped bus tragedy. When a patient is brought in critical condition and is in coma, the team of doctors who need to treat him calls for a leisure boardroom meeting! Story swiftly moves forward. Ram Charan makes his entry. Charan-Brahmanandam- Amy Jackson episode imitating a film rehearsal is dumb.

After many such loopholes in first half, scene shifts to second half. Charan is a college student who rarely goes to college and please don’t ask us the details about his course and college. What follows in college politics and outside college is predictable. While few episodes between Charan and villain Dharma Rao (Sai Kumar) are good, rest are overplayed. Since it’s predictable (rip-off of Chatrapathi), it disconnect us. Finally, movie ends on disappointing note with too routine climax.

Dialogues: Writer Abburi Ravi has remixed all the dialogues in previous films and revamped them to suit for Yevadu. At times, the lazy writer uses the similar dialogues.

Music: Devi Sri Prasad has done a fair job as music rendered by him is peppy, fun and soulful. Visuals captured by Shyam K. Naidu add the beauty to the music.

Stunts: Charan’s fight sequences are normal. Composition of Allu Arjun’s fight sequence needs special mention.

Technical aspects: Shyam K. Naidu cranks the camera well. He offers a visual treat to audience. Editing is slick and good.

Thumbs up:
1. Cast
2. Few hilarious moments
3. Music
4. Cinematography

Thumbs down:
1. Predictable scenes, twists
2. Rip-off scenes, cliche dialogues
3. poor script
4. Expected climax

Punchline: Yevadu misses to hit the bull’s eye. It’s just another passable film.

This team makes all the junior artists walk in line, submit their weapons, remove makeup, change clothes and leave home in a queue. And the whole process including the shoot will be supervised by Keeravani’s wife Srivalli. Should we now say that Baahubali’s everyday shooting is ending wonderfully? Yes, it is!

Even Namrata Shirodkar, Mahesh says  discussions are underway. Mahesh for long had been saying   “My dream is coming true finally. I will be working in a Mani Ratnam film.”

However, Dil Raju is not known for controversies and he is very close to Sukumar and Mahesh as well. This may not be a deliberate fun teaser but a mere coincidence. But people are too creative these days and this is a classic case of such creativity. Makers should be very careful about the content they release nowadays.

Looks like Charan is having tough time with these agitators as whenever his films are releasing, some kind of agitators pop out to show strength against his movies. For Thoofan we have seen united-AP agitators and we have to see what happens now.

The combination of Mahesh and Kaajal, would have taken the thriller to the next level, but it wasn’t the case, what you say guys?

Buzz is that for canning one action sequence in One, Sukumar took nearly 20 days. But still Mahesh was behind the director. Mahesh would have done two movies within the time he spared for One. (The extended schedule of One in London itself is more than 70 days whereas it can be recalled that Mahesh finished the whole film ‘Businessman’ in 67 days). And the end result is not on par with Mahesh’s previous films. Looks like, it’s time for Mahesh to change his game plan. He can trust his directors at the same time, he need to estimate their strengths and weaknesses. Hope Mahesh’s Aagadu would nullify One.

Many say Samantha who is a ‘pitta moham’ according to Mahesh, became star heroine with some luck but don’t look that attractive compared to Sonakshi Sinha. It has to be seen whether Sonakshi will give shock to Samantha.

Anyway, it is director Boyapati Sreenu who should come forward and give a tempting treat to Nandamuri fans by revealing the first look and teaser of ‘Legend’ as soon as possible. Fans are waiting in hunger here.

The story is simple. It’s a tale of an individual Goutam, a rock star who lost his parents to goons, and takes revenge against them. Since his childhood, he is made to believe that he is suffering from a memory disorder. With this, it throws him into confused state. And he is unaware of things that’s happening in his front are true or not. What’s the truth? What exactly happened to Goutam? Did his parents exist? If so, who are his parents and how did they die? The rest of the film answers the above questions. Although, those answers are not comprehensive enough but they satiate the cynic in you.

Mahesh, who is arguably No.1 hero in Tollywood, has taken a huge risk by picking up this out-of-the-box and experimental story. He deserves credit for accepting such path-breaking story. He is extraordinary in every bit. And producers trio- Anil Sunkara, Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta- deserve a pat on their back for believing in such a subject and risking their money in this psychological thriller. It’s gutsy and arduous attempt.

And I do agree that definitely, there are mistakes in the film like in every other film and the mistakes in One Nenokkadine are not glaring ones. Director Sukumar should have handled it wisely considering the huge hype surrounding the film. He failed as a director. Too many cooks- there are many people involved in story writing, direction departments- spoiled the broth. Many compounding twists and turns complicates story but Sukumar tried his best to narrate it in smooth way such that even common audience could understand it.

Right from the opening scene- where Jr Goutam runs for his life- to the end where Goutam traces his parents identity, the film is intense, intact, tight and keeps you on the toes. The film strikes a chord with majority of audience as there are no unnecessary songs and dialogues. At places, the film appears draggy but never bores you and enthralls you. Music is soothing and fits the bill. Picturesque locales like Goa, London, Belfast give you a visual treat. Cinematography by Ratnavelu is top notch. Film’s heroine Kriti Sanon has made a splashy debut. Unlike other Telugu heroines, Kriti is very fortunate as she got maximum screen space in her maiden movie itself.

There are also few hilarious moments. Dialogues are good and flows with the story. Sample this, TV journalist Sameera (Kriti Sanon) tells this line in convincing celebrated rock star Mahesh for interview: ‘Celebrities could survive without ACs but can’t survive with out fans!’ Since this is a thriller film, it is unfair and inappropriate to expect comedy and duets. Interval bang is gripping and climax portion is ultimate.

Plus Points: Mahesh Babu’s performance, thrilling episodes, gutsy attempt in Tollywood, no unnecessary dialogues, songs, visual brilliance and top notch cinematography.

Minus points: Length of the film, direction, too many twists and turns

Verdict: ONE NENOKKADINE is a smart film which offers you food for thought and many edge-of-the-seat thrilling experiences. On whole, it is one time watch and makes a good watch this festive season. Go without huge expectations and I’m sure you will enjoy this film.

Rating :  3.25/5