Telugu cinema is no stranger to child actors-turned-heroes. In fact, many of the present star heroes have had proved their mettle as child actors. Naga Anvesh, who is seen in a slew of films as child actor including Venkatesh’s popular film Intlo Illalu, Vantitlo Priyuralu, is the latest entrant joining the club.

He’s romancing with Kruthika who shot to fame with Venkatesh-starrer Drushyam. The duo’s combination managed to caught the attention and the film’s ensemble cast, top notch technicians and trailer, songs rang a bell.

Story :

The film narrates the love story of Chanti (Naga Anvesh). Chanti, Jahnavi, are childhood friends and neighbours in the village Veerayyapalem. Chanti has fallen for Jahnavi since school days and is in deeply love with her. Whereas Jahnavi, a traditional girl and father Chowdary’s (Prakash Raj’s) darling daughter, treats him as good friend.

Chowdary is respected and feared by the villagers. The life of Chanti and Jahnavi turns topsy-turvy due to an unexpected incident. What forms rest is how Chanti and Jahnavi overcame it and how Chanti wins the heart of Jahnavi and his father Chowdary.

Performances:

Notwithstanding that it’s maiden movie as hero, Naga Anvesh did a decent job and stood out with his performance. His acting, dialogue delivery, fights, dances, body language are quite impressive. It’s no exaggeration that he stole the show and even dominated in few scenes while sharing the screen space with senior actors.

Heroine Kruthika is easy on eyes and also showcased her acting prowess. The two talented youngsters would go a long way in the industry provided they choose wise scripts.

The roles of Brahmanandam, Ali, Saptagiri are not so prominent in the film. It’s visible that they’re recruited for padding. Had the writer penned good roles, comedy tracks for them, they’d have done better job. Yet, they’re not disappointing either. The only thing is that they could have done better.

Prakash Raj is confined to small yet powerful role as heroine’s father and the head of the village. He lived upto its role. Scenes involving Prakash Raj, Kruthika and Nag Anvesh tug at one’s heartstrings.

Technicalities:

Producer Krishna Reddy seems to have not compromised on the technicalities making the film rich and visual treat. Thanks to Rasool Ellore for cranking the camera well and capturing the picturesque locales. Senior director Ram Prasad’s knack over the various crafts is conspicuous. Anup Rubens’ soothing music, timely back ground score works in favour of the movie. Crisp editing would have made this movie a better experience.

Thumbs Up:

• Naga Anvesh, Kruthika
• Dialogues
• Screenplay

Thumbs Down

• Weak second half
• Predictable story

Analysis:

Although the story of Vinavayya Ramayya is simple and not so new, it’s the film’s fresh treatment laced with commendable screenplay makes the movie interesting. The first part of the movie is engaging, entertaining. The comedy enacted by Shakalaka Shankar worked well and the efforts of Brahmanandam, Ali, Sapthagiri to laugh audiences worked to an extent.

Entertainment portions in the first half are big advantage. As the story is unraveled, the narrative slow downs. Especially post interval, the movie is loaded with drama. Yet the pre-climax and climax portions pick up the film and takes it to a happy ending. One best thing about Vinavayya Ramayya is that it’s flawless when it comes to logics.

Draggy scenes that come in the early second half is the film’s biggest stumbling block. Too much of drama and predictable story are the other drawbacks. Also, had there been any proper justification for the film’s title (Vinavayya Ramayya), it’d have been good. Barring these, the film has all elements to enthrall regular moviegoers. Amidst a cluster of stereotype movies, the sincere love story of Chanti is like a breathe of fresh air.

Verdict: Decent Debut

Story:

Krishna (Sudhir Babu) and Radha (Nanditha) are childhood friends who grow and study together. The go to same school and college. Krishna falls for Radha and when he is about to propose her, destiny force their separation and Krishna part ways with Radha for a career.

They once again meet in engineering but when he gets a good job. But all the times, destiny has different plans for Krishna. Rest of the story is all about what happens to their love and why they are being separated for so many times.

Performances:

Krishnamma Kalipindhi Iddarini will end up as the most memorable performance of Sudhir Babu in his little career so far. He did a very good job in emotional scenes that come in the climax. Nanditha is cute and complemented Sudhir Babu very much.

They share a very good chemistry. Pragathi is superb as an evil mother. Rest of the characters are fine. Sapthagiri and Posani were forced to take care of the comedy but they are totally wasted. Rana and Naga Chaitanya appeared in little cameos.

Technical Performances:

Director R.Chandru managed to showcase love very well in different time zones. The emotional content is very well handled with the only problem of screenplay going haywire in the second half. The director unnecessarily tried to embed unwanted commercial elements which backfired. Some of the songs totally interrupt the flow of the film.

Despite the issues, the first half of the film is very vibrant with the age old college love story while second half has good emotional depth. Cinematography is excellent. Music is good but the placement of songs is a big let down. Production values of Lagadapati Sridhar are very good. Editing should have been a lot better in the second half. The college scenes were quite lengthy and can be chopped off.

Plus Points:

•  Chemistry of the lead pair
•  Good Emotional Scenes
•  Climax Twist

Minus Points:

• Unnecessary Commercial elements
• Dragged Screenplay in second half

Final Say:

Krishnamma Kalipindhi Iddarini with some shortcomings here and there, will end up as an average fare for the audience. Those in love and admire love, will enjoy the high emotional content over different timelines.