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EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: **1/2
After giving two unsuccessful films at the box-office, Jr. NTR`s Dammu
was expected to turn the tide for the actor, who is known for his fierce
dialogue delivery and top class action and dances.
The trailers of the film and the speeches made by NTR and director Sreenu during
the audio release function of the film had also aroused lot of expectations but
unfortunately the final product does not match the hype created around the
release.
The plot of the film is inspired by Dharmendra-Hema Malini starrer 1972 film
Raja Jani, that was remade as Adutha Varisu in Tamil
with superstar Rajinikanth in the lead.
The screenplay lacks freshness and all the sequences are written to highlight
the hero and his real life family background. Even granting that such eulogical
references to the film hero`s dynastic background is acceptable in Telugu films,
Dammu has a greater level of flattery of the Nandamuri family.
Ramachandra is a peace loving young orphan, who desires to make good money and
have a settled life. He meets Ashwini and it`s love at first sight. But he has
to show Ashwini`s father how rich he is. Meanwhile, a Royal family from a
distant village wants to adopt a youngster as a legal heir. Ramachandra goes to
the palace and he gets adopted by the family.
However, he learns that his adopted family is at loggerheads with another
influential family in the neighbouring village. Now it is up to Ramachandra to
get justice for his village without being violent.
What are the challenges and dilemma he faces in accomplishing his goals leads to
the climax of the film.
NTR plays a larger than life role in Dammu and his dynamic
performance, action and dialogues are the mainstay of the film. The film boasts
of a lot of action, which might not impress the family audiences.
The film lacks engaging comedy elements despite the presence of artists like
Brahmanandam and Ali.
The emotional sequences in the second half does not gel with the narration. The
two heroines Thrisha and Karthika have lesser scope to perform.
Nasser plays the villain`s role to perfection. Kota, Bharani and Bhanupriya make
an impact despite smaller roles.
The film is rich in production values and that is the prime reason for the
film`s enhanced quality quotient.
Dammu may not be for those who are against too much of action and
violence. But if you are a Nandamuri fan, then there are lot of elements in the
film that you can enjoy. Perhaps this factor may be the key for the success of
the film.