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‘Jersey’ Review: Hits the Ball Out of the Park
Nani’s “Jersey” has generated lot of interest ever since its first look was released. The movie’s trailer received unanimous positive response further spiking up expectations. Has the movie lived up to expectations?
Let’s analyse.
Story:
Arjun (Nani) quits cricket at the age of 26 though he scores many centuries and wins matches. He tells wife Sarah (Shraddha Srinath) that he wants to do regular job and joins as a manager in FCI. However, he loses this job on wrong charges and he’s struggling to make ends meet though his wife works in a hotel.
Set in 1996, the story then narrates how Arjun, now 36-year-old wants to play for Ranji matches again, to fulfil his young son’s wish.
Will he succeed at this age that normally is considered retirement stage in professional sports? What is the real secret behind Arjun quitting from the game at 26?
Artistes’ Performances:
Nani, without a doubt, has given his best performance. Matured acting this is. The internal turmoil of a failed cricketer, the helplessness of a penniless father, and the struggle with all the problems… Nani has portrayed them with perfection. He is also quite believable in the jersey of a cricketer. He has carried the mood from start to finish.
Besides cricket and sentiments, this is also performances driven movie and Nani leads from the front.
Shraddha Srinath as his wife has also given competent performance. Hers is not a glamorous role. She has pulled it off well.
Sathya Raj as Nani’s coach is excellent. After Nani, Sathya Raj gets more role. The kid Ronit is cute and gives touching expressions. Sampath as coach is neat.
Technical Excellence:
Anirudh Ravichander’s tunes are not so catchy but his work in the BG department is huge asset. Cinematography by Shanu is top-class. He has filmed cricket matches in a realistic way.
Art work and production values are superb. Dialogues are fantastic. Screenplay writing is excellent.
Highlights:
Story
Nani’s performance
Emotional scenes
Background score
Cinematography
Drawback:
Runtime
Excessive cricket footage
Analysis
Very rarely we get to see movies based on cricket in Tollywood. “Jersey” is totally different in terms of plot, genre and narration. This is not a regular Tollywood movie.
Even though it touches on the aspects of husband-wife differences, father-son sentiment, this is more about making your dreams come true overcoming all obstacles.
As a journalist writes a book on Arjun’s life (played by Nani), it stresses the point that “it’s never too late to dream”.
36-year-old Arjun aiming to get a place in the national team is the basic point. But director Gowtam Tinnanuri has layered many elements to tell it in a compelling manner. To hold the sports drama till the end, one needs emotional pitch. This is where Gowtam has succeeded.
Why does Arjun dream to join the cricket team at the age of 36 after quitting at 26 voluntarily? Because he wants to remain as a hero in son’s eyes forever. This point is the core element of “Jersey” and this has given the required emotional touch to the sports drama.
Director Gowtam Tinnanuri has begun the movie by going back and forth from 1986 to 1996, from revealing his current life of wife and kid and his early romance with his future wife.
After establishing these, he comes to the main point, his son asking for an Indian Cricket team’s Jersey and Arjun aiming for it and from here, the director narrates the story in a straight forward manner. He doesn’t forcibly include any twists.
Everything happens as one can easily guess, still it is engaging enough, and it unfolds without pretence. And he brings a good twist in end that makes the film complete.
It is quite interesting from start to finish. The first half builds on characters and their problems and the second half goes on emotional pitch.
The director has also dealt the wife-husband’s gap in a matured way. The father-son sequences are endearing. The Railway station scene is a wonderful moment.
Nani’s performance is brilliant that make the movie even more engaging.
On the downside, the film runs on slow pace and has taken plenty of time to come to the main point. Also the cricket matches become repetitive after a time. The film needs trimming.
All in all, “Jersey” is an inspirational sports movie that tells the triumph of the common man and teaches you to never give up. Aided by natural performance of Nani and heart-warming moments, “Jersey” is a winner. This will appeal to audiences who like classy movies.
Bottom-line: Right Pitch
Reel Buzz: Sukumar Gets Snubbed Again!
If the buzz from film circles is true, then Sukumar is in for another humiliation. The genius director wasn’t able to come up with a bound script post Rangasthalam.
In spite of having ample time, the Rangasthalam director couldn’t finish the script and get an approval from the Superstar. Finally, Mahesh moved on and announced that his film with Sukumar is not happening.
Sukumar then landed in Allu Arjun’s compound and got an instant approval from him. However, Sukumar has no script on hands to start the filming.
Now Sukumar is under severe pressure as Allu Arjun has okayed a bound script narrated by MCA fame Sriram Venu. The young director is willing to start the filming anytime based upon the availability of Allu Arjun.
Dil Raju is making plans to launch Sriram Venu’s Icon with Allu Arjun. If Sukumar fails to get the script ready by the time Bunny is done with Trivikram’s film, then Icon will go to floors before Sukku’s film.
It is a strange situation for Sukumar to be in after delivering a Non-Baahubali highest grossing Telugu film of all time.
Can’t Naidu Continue To Act Like CM?
Soon after the Election Commission of India announces schedule for any elections in the state, the model code of conduct comes into force.
As such, the chief minister and his council of ministers cease to exercise their powers in their official capacity.
The model code of conduct says the chief minister and his cabinet colleagues are not supposed to take part in any official programmes except those like attending to relief and rescue operations during natural calamities or major accidents.
They are not expected to take up any programmes that concern with release of money from the contingency fund.
So, when Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu started attending to official programmes like review of progress of works in Polavaram major irrigation project and works in Amaravati state capital, the YSR Congress party raised a serious objection.
According to them, Naidu ceases to be the chief minister and he or his cabinet colleagues are not supposed to conduct any official meetings. So, the meetings on Polavaram and Amaravati amount to violation of model code of conduct, they argued.
The EC, too, is understood have written to Naidu not to do any official reviews as it amounts to violation of poll code.
But the chief minister has a different argument. He says the elections were held on April 11 and there was no way he could take any decisions that would influence the voters now.
Secondly, he is only reviewing the progress of works of Polavaram and Amaravati and asking the officials to speed up the works to complete the projects as per schedule.
“The government is not making any financial commitments to anybody. How can it amount to violation of poll code?” Naidu asked.
But as per the EC rules, poll code will be in force till the results are declared. So, Naidu is only a caretaker CM without any powers.
Interestingly, the same EC has been keeping silent despite complaints by the opposition in the case of Telangana chief minister who is regularly conducting review meetings at Pragati Bhavan on Kaleshwaram irrigation project, restructuring of revenue department, changes to be made in municipal act, roads and buildings etc.
So, why different rules in different states?
pHOTo Alert: Selfie Cannot Get Hotter Than This!
Aisha Sharma loves to be fit and also loves to flaunt her super sexy body. In fact Aisha posts hotter images than her sister Neha Sharma, who also loves to set the temperatures soaring.
Neha used to be a bit conservative before, but Aisha’s boldness rubbed onto her lately that Neha is refusing to bring down the mercury.
Aisha’s selfie in a bikini is definitely one of the hottest photos on the internet in recent times.
Aisha is nearing the 1 Million followers mark on Instagram. We can expect explosions when she reaches the landmark.
Gopi Sundar Compromises with Majili Producers
At present, Gopi Sundar is busiest music composer in South India. He is much in demand in Tollywood after he delivered string of musical hits like “Premam”, “Geetha Govindam” and “Oopiri”. His recent musical hit is “Majili”.
But producers are not at all happy with his attitude despite his success rate. Gopi Sundar never completes work in time even as the release date fast approaches.
The producers of “Majili” had bad experience working with him. At one time, they had given up on him and roped in S S Thaman to finish the musical score for the movie which went on to become blockbuster.
Had Thaman not agreed to do the work, the film would not have released on April 5.
Gopi Sundar took full remuneration in advance for “Majili” but didn’t complete background score. So, the producers threatened to lodge complaint against him in the film chamber.
Upon knowing this, the Kochi-based music director has made a compromise with the makers and has agreed to part some money to the makers from his remuneration for the work Thaman has done.
Sai Pallavi Eyes Bollywood Records Now!
The magic of Sai Pallavi and Prabhu Deva continues to create ripples on the YouTube.
Video of Rowdy Baby song has surpassed 400 Million views and is now posing a challenge to the Bollywood’s highest viewed videos of all time. Only ten videos from Bollywood were able to cross 400 Million mark till now!
Given the vast majority of people viewing Bollywood videos, Rowdy Baby getting 400 Million views is no mean feat.
The song is still getting millions of views every week and is set to cross the 500 Million mark very soon. Maari 2 is a flop at the box office, but the Rowdy Baby song has struck a chord with all the music lovers across the nation.
Yuvan Shankar Raja’s peppy tune and Prabhu Deva’s dance moves should get the credit, but it is Sai Pallavi’s fluid and graceful dance moves that made the viewers abuse the repeat button on YouTube.
It is a shame that none of the Telugu films had given Pallavi enough scope to exhibit her dancing skills. After all, Sai Pallavi has shot to fame with Dhee program, a reality dance show aired on ETV.
Tweet Review: ‘Jersey’, first day, first show
It is an interesting clash at the box office today. Jersey starring Nani in the lead role is an emotional sports drama is clashing with Raghava Lawrence’s Kanchana 3, a horror comedy.
Kanchana is one of the successful franchises that always clicks with the target audience. Last film from the franchise looked like it has ran out of gas, but Lawrence is still trying to squeeze money out of it.
Jersey on the other hand is one of its kind sports drama which is authentic unlike films based on sports.
The plot seems similar to the recently released Majili, but Nani’s superlative performance as a struggling cricketer can set Jersey apart. Nani has broken the monotony after doing a string of commercial films.
Jersey needs to hit the bull’s eye for Nani not only because of the fact that his last two films failed, but also for giving him the necessary confidence to explore new themes. He is too good an actor to restrict himself to doing routine stuff.
Nearly Rs. 50 crore is at stake on both the films. A crucial weekend for Telugu box office it is.
We brings to you the Jersey experience and all the excitement of this gripping fare live via tweet review.
Movie begins in New York. Son of Arjun goes on flashback mode.
Nani as Arjun is introduced. He is a batsman with 28 centuries in first class.
Movie is progressing back and forth between 1986 and 1996 in Hyderabad.
In 1996, Nani has a wife and a son but no money and no job. His son wants a jersey as his birthday gift. In 1986, he was a famous cricketer
Movie is progressing realistic way.
First song…and romantic scenes are going on.
“Adento Gani” song is going on.
Nani and Shraddha Srinath’s marital problems are being shown.
First cricket match in the film. NZ vs Hyderabad.
First match shot well.
Emotional scene between Nani, Shraddha and kid.
Nani determines to start playing for Indian team. Interval bang.
First Half Report: Jersey starts on slow manner but it picks up momentum later. It is more of matured movie.
Nani performance is major highlight.
Second half begins with Nani’s practicing match.
Second half is also moving on slow pace.
Second match in the film. Tamilnadu vs Hyderabad.
Various cricket matches are being shown.
Nani lands in a situation to pick up cricket or family.
Shoe thrown at BJP’s GVL
BJP Rajya Sabha MP GVL Narasimha Rao escaped a major embarrassment at the party’s headquarters in New Delhi. A person has thrown a shoe at GVL while the MP was addressing the media about the clashes of BJP and Congress in Karnataka. The individual who hurled shoe at GVL has taken out of the media room and is yet to be identified.
The video of person throwing footwear at GVL is shared on Twitter by reputed news agency, ANI. More details about this incident are yet to be known. After this incident, GVL continued to address the media and accused the person of having the same kind of mentality like the Congress party.
Meanwhile the polling turned violent in Karnataka and West Bengal with BJP, Congress and TMC activists clashing.
Twitter King Announces ”Tiger KCR” Through Poster
After announcing a political film titled Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu, he has come up with so many films but made Lakshmi’s NTR finally. And then he has come up with the idea of later TN CM Jayalalitha’s friend Sasikala’s biopic. And now, he got another tune to sing.
We are talking about Ram Gopal Varma whose announced list of films through title posters is actually more in number than the total films he has directed so far. And now, he’s announcing that “Tiger KCR” is his upcoming film. “It is a biopic of KTR’s father from the time he couldn’t bear the 3rd class treatment being given to Telangana people by the Andhras, and how he fought in a fiery way to achieve Telangana state”, he tweeted, sharing a pic of the title poster.
Well, with Varma being an Andhraite and calling that Andhras have insulted KCR sounds like a joke, but still, the maverick director is claiming that he will showcase some truths in this film as well. We have to see if the film will take off or not.
Pawan’s Silence Is An Indication Of Reality
While both TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and YSRC president YS Jagan have come out in the open to claim that their respective parties will win 140+ seats in the recently concluded election, why is Janasena party chief Pawan Kalyan not making any claims? That’s the question lingering in the minds of many right now.
Pawan made no claims about election results so far and we have to say that he’s completely absent from media glare. Whether he is intentionally avoiding this, or simply taking rest, his silence could be misconstrued for the now. However, sources in Janasena Party are saying that Pawan actually knows the reality and hence he’s silent.
No matter how much anyone claimed during the election rally, including Pawan saying that he will become CM, the reality is that Janasena might win 5-15 seats as the voting turnout is too high in some Janasena dominating areas. However, with these seats, one cannot become Chief Minister. Also, Pawan is very clear that he will run the show like this till 2024 and that’s when he will target the CM post.
Knowing all this, why would Pawan come in front of media and boast of CM seat and the number of MLAs his party will win? That’s why they say, he knows the reality.
A Dance Film From Allu Arjun And Ram Charan
Since last night, there is this discussion about Allu Arjun and Ram Charan being part of a dance movie. Apparently, Allu Arvind is said to have discussed this idea and none knows it that will materialise for real, anytime sooner.
The very thought of a dance film from these two dancing sensations will excite mega fans, but the truth is that it is just a proposal. It has come into the discussion after director-choreographer Lawrence spoke about this project other day at Kanchan 3 pre-release event. With Lagadapati Sridhar asking that how about they do a sequel to their ‘Style’ movie, Lawrence felt that this time he has to do with dance sensations like Allu Arjun, Ram Charan and NTR, in case if they do the sequel.
However, it will be good to see Bunny and Charan coming together for a movie after Charan-Tarak doing #RRR. Multi-starrers are not so regular in Tollywood, so if these stars unite for films, then it will be a great treat though its not a dance movie.
Rajini and Kamal cast their vote
Superstar Rajinikanth and universal hero Kamal Haasan have cast their vote in Chennai and the entire polling is going on peacefully all over Tamil Nadu. Shruti Haasan reached the polling booth at Alwarpet government college with her dad, Kamal and cast their vote.
At Stella Mary College, Rajini cast his vote while Suriya, Jyothi and Karthi voted at the nearest polling booth in T Nagar. Also many other actors of Tamil film industry utilised their right to vote at their respective constituencies and polling booth. As of 1 PM, 42 percent of voting is reported in Tamil Nadu and this time, the percentage could go higher as much as above 70 percent as per the trend.
Polling percentage at several states as of 3 PM
Assam – 46.42 percent
Bihar – 39.21 percent
Chhattisgarh – 47.77 percent
Jammu & Kashmir – 38.5 percent
Maharashtra – 35.40 percent
Tamil Nadu – 42 percent (1 PM)
Uttar Pradesh – 39.41 percent
West Bengal – 65.43 percent
Poll official suspended for checking checks Modi’s chopper
In an interesting turn of events, the Election Commission suspended a poll official in Sambhalpur after he had ordered checking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter. The suspension order came after the EC sent an inquiry team to Odisha. The poll officer, Mohammed Mohsin who was deputed as a special observer, according to the EC, has not acted in conformity with the Election Commission’s instructions which makes an exception for SPF protectees.
PM Modi’s helicopter was checked after he arrived for an election meeting in Odisha for the BJP cadre in the state. ”The Election Commission has considered the material available before it and prima facie finds it as dereliction of duty,” the EC’s order read.
However, the EC has given orders to poll officials to conduct surprise checks on vehicles of prominent leaders with ”flying squads” looking in cash stash or any other material to woo voters. The suspension of poll official has now raised several concerns on how or why the PM could be spared when the EC itself directed poll officials to hold surprise checks on leader’s vehicles.
Social media is rife with discussion praising the poll official for doing his duty honestly without bowing to the protocol pressure while BJP cadres feels that PM should be spared from such surprise checks.
