Story

Karthik (Nithin) is a happy go lucky guy, who works as an analyst in a software company enjoying his life. Karthik comes across Shruthi (Isha Talwar) in a wedding party and instantly falls for her. With the help of his friend Pandu (Ali), he gets her mobile number but Pandu who is drunk gives him a wrong number and this miscommunication leads to several confusions with Karthik ending up calling Sravani (Nithya Menen) thinking that he is speaking to Shruti. Karthik and Sravani fall in love after their several conversations but what happens when the duo comes to know about the confused wrong number. Who will Karthik marry forms the rest of the story.

Performances
Nithin looked handsome sporting cool outfits. He has brought ease to his performance and danced extremely well in the remix song of Tholi Prema. Nithin has also tried out comedy and his comic timing is quite impressive at spontaneity.

Nithya Menen is natural and expressive at her acting and her characterization has multiple shades, which she acts brilliantly. Her chemistry with Nithin is appealing to watch.

Isha Talwar looks hot but her role is limited, Ali did a good job while Thagubothu Ramesh brings laughs, Madhu is good, Jwala Gutta’s much hyped isn’t that effective on-screens.

Technical Analysis

Anup Rubens music is too good and songs are well captured. Cinematography by Andrew is visually rich. Vijay Kumar Konda impresses with his directorial debut film. Screenplay is engaging and gripping, dialogues are effective, Editing is crisp.

Analysis

Nithin and Nithya Menon entertained with the film Ishq which ended up as grand success and since then, the expectations on Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde were high and now, the film managed to reach the audiences expectations and in fact GJG has good dosage of entertainment than Ishq. Nithin and Nithya Menon’s crackling chemistry works for this film and audiences connect to the emotional bonding. Despite the second half moving at a slightly slow pace, it never fails to entertain. The emotions are handled with a touch of humor. Director Vijay Kumar Konda comes up with simple storyline, but he packed it with the gripping screenplay and fast paced narration. The songs are well-captured and the Pawan Kalyan’s remix song need a special mention for Nithin showcasing his brilliant dance moves. Also, the interval scene of Kushi is neatly incorporated.

More than all, Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde is a clean entertainer with no violence or double entendres besides a couple of gay jokes, and a refreshing watch for the family audiences.

Final Verdict

Nithin & Nithya repeats the magic of Ishq… Go watch it!!!

Rating : 2.5/5

Film: Gouravam
Starring: Allu Sirish, Yami Gautam,Prakash Raj
Director: Radha Mohan
Producer: Prakash Raj
Banner: Duet Movies
Music: Thaman

Arjun (Allu Sirish), a rich guy moves on an expedition to find his missing friend Shankar. When he reaches Shankar’s village he finds out that his friend eloped with a girl who is of higher caste than his and is also village head Pasupati’s (Prakash Raj) daughter, who goes missing for six months. Now, Arjun finds it very tough in finding his missing friend and with the help of a trainee lawyer Tamini (Yami Gautam) he will come across many unpleasant facts. Now, dealing with all these consequences forms the crux.

Allu Sirish hasn’t chosen the same old action entertainer or a love genre on his debut. As a debutant, he did an okay job but he needs to get polished in his dances, and expressions to prove his talent.

Yami Gautam opted for a spotless and careful script. She holds some weighted role in this film which is very hard find yet she performed well and impresses as trainee lawyer.

Prakash Raj suits himself in showing various grey shades. He performed well as a father who is in deep pain and as a village head who struggles to get back the lost admiration in the society.

Just like every Radha Mohan’s film, Gouravam is also technically sound film. Cinematographer Preetha has done a fine job in capturing locales of a village. S.S.Thaman musical scores are pleasing while the background score is impressive. Alen’s editing is quite decent as this kind of movies will have nothing more to offer. Director Radha Mohan should be appreciated for taking such a gentle issue.

Allu Sirish chooses a thought provoking story for his debut and this is in fact a good choice. Director Radha Mohan and producer Prakash Raj should get the credits for choosing such a highly sensible script. As said earlier, this kind of script should be handled logically and with gripping narration but Gouravam falters with slow paced narration. Gouravam has got more sentiment, action and the climax becomes preachy. First half of the movie is extremely slow paced and second half is decent but the lack of commercial elements might not appeal Telugu audiences.

Thought provoking story, but slow-paced narration plays spoilsport