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EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: *** 1/2
Dookudu was much awaited because of the two big names of the Telugu
film industry associated with it - Mahesh Babu and director Sreenu Vaitla.
Vaitla has been known for making successful comedy-action films, while Mahesh`s
movies stood out for his trademark stylish acting, glamour and breathtaking
action sequences.
Since his biggest blockbuster Okkudu, Mahesh`s performance has
always been of higher level.
Vaitla uses Mahesh`s style and presence well in Dookudu, which
boasts of his signature style of narration and this film too he focuses on
punchy dialogues, which will satisfy moviegoers. The touch of comedy is felt in
most of the sequences in the second half where focus is on reality show and two
eminent comedians -- Brahmanandam and M.S. Narayana -- have been liberally used
to entertain the audience.
There is also Parvathi Melton`s well-shot item number.
Within a few minutes of the film, you will realise that it is an out and out
Mahesh Babu`s film. His versatility, his dances and body language -- all add up
to highlight his characterisation. In many scenes, the actor has allowed two
veterans, Brahmanandam and Narayana, to take centrestage.
Mahesh`s character has all the elements that his fans expect from him and there
is a good dose of emotion, which may go well with family audience. His love for
his father and the emotional sequences that happen in his large family will tug
at the audiences heartstrings.
The film is replete with visual treat and style as each sequence is shot with
the backdrop of a rich canvas.
The story may be formulaic, but there is enough space for entertaining elements.
Though the writers have failed to give a credible story and script, artists and
technicians make up for it and take the film to a greater height.
However, music could have been a little better.
The story starts with the assassination attempt made on an honest politician
Shankar Narayan by some anti social elements. Though it is believed that Shankar
Narayan is dead, he survives but goes into a coma and his trusted aides keep him
in a hospital for 14 years.
Shankar Narayan wants his son Ajay to be a politician, but he becomes a super
cop instead and is on a mafia wipeout spree. He is sent to Istanbul to track
down a don called Nayak and there he bumps into a girl who is a stylist and is
there to participate in a fashion show.
Ajay kills many notorious gangsters and finally Nayak, who is also his father`s
tormentor, is eliminated with others.
As earlier said, Mahesh Babu`s performance and style quotient is the main
attraction. Samantha Prabhu has little to offer in terms of performance, but
looks good in song sequences. Sonu Sood is becoming quite repetitive in
villain`s roles.
The veterans comedy is top class. Parvathy Melton excels in the item song.
Vennela Kishor Mahesh Babu`s side kick is impressive.
K.V. Guhan`s top class cinematography captures the scenic richness of Turkey as
well as Mumbai and many other outdoor spots. The title song and Guruvaram
are well shot and composed.
Dookudu is a treat for Mahesh`s fans. But others can also enjoy this film for
its comedy elements and Mahesh`s powerful presence.
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