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EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: ***
Brindavanam is a made-to-order product for Telugu superstar Junior
NTR who has so far only been seen in action and comedy-oriented films.
Brindavanam does not exactly give him a changed image, but is a film
in a different setting.
Vamsi Paidpally has crafted a family-oriented story which has packaged all the
commercial ingredients in right proportions. But the story is not an original
idea.
Many sequences look like a take off from earlier Telugu films like Chiranjeevi`s
Bhavagaaru Baagunnaara and Naari Naari Naduvu Murari.
And more than its cliched look, the film`s story does not raise above the levels
of an ordinary pot boiler. What differentiates the film from other NTR
mass-based films is that extra power with which the actor shines in
family-related sentimental sequences.
As usual, he looks a perfect scene stealer in the fight and dance sequences.
This is one thing that Paidpally has capitalised on heavily in his second
venture. He has tried to avoid all the mistakes he did in his debut Munna,
which had style but less of substance.
Brindavanam scores not only because of NTR`s screen presence, but
also for some heart-touching sequences and superbly crafted comedy sequences
featuring him, Brahmanandam and Venu Madhav.
The story of Brindavanam revolves around multi-millionaire Krish who
is actually in love with Indu, but is forced to go to Bhoomi`s house in a
distant village to help her.
Indu pleads with Krish to help her distressed friend Bhoomi who is forced by her
father to marry a crooked relative.
Krish enters Bhoomi`s house as her lover, but soon turns into a messiah, solving
all the problems in the household. He becomes a darling in the household and
even succeeds in sorting out the differences between Bhoomi`s father and his
younger brother.
Problem starts when Indu comes back to be with her lover and friend. Indu is
actually the adopted daughter of Bhoomi`s uncle. How the problem gets resolved
in the end forms the rest of the story.
NTR looks stylish in the whole film and pleases his fans in sequences with
commercial ingredients. His dialogue delivery is another strong point.
However, the two actresses fail to impress.
Samantha looks pale while Kajal Agarwal is good only in the songs. Veteran
artistes Prakash Raj and Srihari are perfect choices for their roles.
Brahmanandam and Venu Madhav are very good in comedy sequences.
Thaman`s music is not extraordinary but Nijamena and Evarevaro
songs are good. Cinematography is top class. Fights are really well composed.
Brindavanam is a good treat for family audience and NTR fans this
Dussehra.