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Kali Movie Review: Prince and Naresh Agastya Shine in a Gripping Yet Flawed Drama
Cast: Prince, Naresh Agastya, Neha Krishnan, C.V.L. Narasimha Rao, Mani Chandana, Kedar Shankar, Madhumani, Gundu Sudarshan, and others
Director: Shiva Shesha
Music: Jeevan Babu
Cinematographer: Ramana Jagarlamudi
Editor: Vijay Vardhan Kavuri
Producer: T. Leela Goutham
Release Date: 04-10-2024
The latest film starring Prince and Naresh Agastya is 'Kali', directed by Shiva Shesha. Neha Krishnan, C.V.L. Narasimha Rao, Mani Chandana, Kedar Shankar, and Madhumani also play significant roles. This film, developed with a unique concept, was released to the audience on October 4. Let's see how the movie is and whether it captivated the Telugu audience in this review.
What's the Story?
Shivaram (Prince) is a professor at a university who never refuses to help anyone. This quality endears him to Veda (Neha Krishnan), who falls in love with him and confronts her family to marry him. However, Shivaram's goodwill is exploited by his own family members, who conspire to take his property. Betrayed by his brother and uncle, Shivaram becomes deeply disillusioned and attempts suicide, wishing not to be reborn as a human. At this critical moment, Kali Purusha (Naresh Agastya) makes his entry. Just as Shivaram is about to commit suicide, Kali Purusha rings the calling bell and saves him. What changes does Kali bring into Shivaram’s life? What is the connection between Shivaram’s life and the era of Kali? To find out, one must go to the theaters.
How Did They Perform?
In a refreshing new role as Shivaram, Prince excels with settled acting. Even in scenes without dialogue, his expressions were enough to impress. He made an effort to define himself as an actor by intensifying the scenes. Naresh Agastya shone as Kali, captivating with his stylish performance. The film primarily revolves around these two characters. Neha Krishnan was compelling as Veda within the limits of her role. Other cast members also justified their roles.
How's the Direction?
Director Shiva Shesha made an attempt to convey that suicide is not a solution to problems and that it is the real problem through this film. Although he chose a message-oriented narrative, he did not neglect commercial elements. He made the story engaging by blending suspense and thriller elements effectively. The movie starts with Shivaram’s background, his family life, love track, and betrayal by family members. The director sped up the story with the arrival of Agastya as Kali. The way Agastya questions Shivaram and tries to show him his mistakes is appealing. The scenes that instill a will to live are spectacular, especially the interactions between Prince and Naresh Agastya. However, the story might feel dragged and centered too much around two characters, and the lack of comedy could be seen as a downside.
Technically
On the technical front, the music is a major strength. Jeevan Babu's background score notably elevates the scenes. The editing could have been sharper. The cinematography is good, and the visuals are rich. The production values are also high, befitting the film.
Plus Points
Story
Acting by Prince and Agastya
Music
Minus Points
Dragged scenes
Editing
Telugu.yousay.tv Rating: 2.5/5
October 04 , 2024
SS Rajamouli's Unmade Film with Suriya and Karthi: A Missed Opportunity Before 'RRR'?
Director SS Rajamouli, who elevated Indian cinema to a global level and became the country's top director with 'Baahubali,' gained worldwide popularity with the film 'RRR.' The song "Naatu Naatu" from this film even won an Oscar, garnering accolades from all corners of the country. Currently, Rajamouli is busy launching a global-scale film 'SSMB29' with Mahesh Babu. Amidst this, an intriguing piece of news about Rajamouli has surfaced. It is known that he initially considered making a film with Kollywood stars Suriya and his brother Karthi, and it was rumored to be 'RRR.' Let's look into the details of this.
'They Narrated the Story... It Didn’t Work Out'
Tamil star Karthi recently made interesting remarks in an interview. During the promotions for his next movie 'Satyam Sundaram,' Karthi, in an interview with director Gautham Menon, shared an intriguing past discussion. When Menon asked about acting alongside Suriya, Karthi revealed, "Suriya and I will act together if we get the right script. In the past, Director Rajamouli sir narrated a story to us. It was good but that movie didn’t work out." This revelation has surprised movie lovers, prompting questions about how they could pass up a Rajamouli story. There is speculation that had that movie been made, Suriya and Karthi’s stardom might have seen a different trajectory.
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The Story of 'RRR'?
Netizens speculate that the movie Rajamouli planned with Suriya and Karthi might have been 'RRR.' They assume that initially, Rajamouli envisioned Suriya and Karthi in the roles later played by Ram Charan and Tarak. For various reasons, that version never progressed to filming. Telugu audiences believe that if Karthi and Suriya had starred in 'RRR,' it might not have achieved the same level of success. They note that while the action and drama of 'RRR' are highlights, the dance sequences also stood out, an area where Suriya and Karthi might have lagged behind Charan and Tarak.
Karthi as a Contender to Tarak!
Karthi's latest film 'Satyam Sundari' is ready for release, where he stars alongside prominent actor Aravind Swamy. The film, directed by Prem Kumar C., who delivered the blockbuster '96,' is set to release worldwide on September 28. A teaser of the film was recently released and has captured attention. Karthi has also announced his next project, which will be produced under the banner of Dream Warrior Pictures as 'Karthi 29.' Details about the rest of the cast and technical team are expected to be released soon.
'SSMB 29' Shooting in December!
Ever since Rajamouli announced a film with Mahesh Babu, everyone has been eagerly waiting to see when the film will go on floors. In this context, there is news that an official update related to SSMB29 will be given on Rajamouli's birthday. Regular shooting for the film is set to begin in December, with the first schedule starting in Germany. The film, set against an 18th-century backdrop featuring rare tribal communities, is creating strong buzz. An official announcement regarding this is expected soon.
September 18 , 2024
Karthi Reveals a Top Secret About Mahesh Babu, Fans Surprised!
Tamil star hero Karthi has a good following in Telugu as well. His films in Tamil have been released in Telugu and have been successful. Recently, his film "Sathyam Sundaram" also received a hit in Telugu along with Tamil. Karthi has expressed his love for the Telugu language and audience on several occasions. During the success meet of "Sathyam Sundaram," actor Karthi made interesting remarks. He shared his connection with actor Mahesh Babu, and these comments are now attracting attention in the industry.
Mahesh is My Classmate: Karthi
The film "Sathyam Sundaram," starring Karthi and Aravinda Swami, was released on Saturday (September 28) and received positive feedback. During a press meet held in Vijayawada, Karthi spoke about the film’s success and thanked everyone who made the film a super hit. When asked by a reporter if there was a chance to do a film with Mahesh in the future, Karthi replied that he is ready to make a film with Mahesh if a suitable story comes along. Moreover, he revealed a big secret that Mahesh was his classmate in school, which shocked everyone present there. Fans were also surprised by Karthi’s revelation, expressing that they were unaware of this fact until now.
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I Was Skeptical When I Heard the Story!
Karthi mentioned that he was initially skeptical about whether such a film would be appealing nowadays when he first heard the story of "Sathyam Sundaram." However, he noted that audiences always welcome new concepts, which was proven once again. "Many Telugu viewers called me. They felt very emotional after watching the film, which brought me great joy. A good film achieving commercial success also motivates producers. Watching such films brings peace to the mind," Karthi shared.
Karthi Reveals Story Told by Rajamouli!
During an interview about the promotions of "Sathyam Sundaram," Karthi spoke with director Gautham Menon. When Gautham asked about acting together with Suriya, Karthi shared an interesting past incident. "Karthik and I will act together if the right script comes. Rajamouli sir once narrated a story to us. It was good, but that film did not work out," he revealed. These comments quickly went viral online, with netizens speculating that the story might have been 'RRR'.
https://twitter.com/adarshtp_offl/status/1835533193111392319
Shooting for 'SSMB 29' Starts in December!
Ever since the announcement of a film by Rajamouli starring Mahesh Babu, everyone has been eagerly waiting for its commencement. On the occasion of Rajamouli’s birthday, it was hinted that there will be an official update regarding SSMB29. The regular shooting for this film will start in December, with the first schedule set to begin in Germany. There’s a strong buzz that the film, set against the backdrop of the 18th century and featuring unique tribal communities, will soon have an official announcement.
October 03 , 2024