Jr.NTR'S Shakthi-->Cover Story

Amidst a huge fan base Jr NTR's Shakthi is geared up for a April 1st release worldwide.The bad fate that has been haunting Aswini Dutt,the producer of Shakthi is bothering a lot in the circles of NTR.From the first day of the movie started its canning,the hype generated was astronomous,let it be the fans or the common cine goers.Shakthi being a periodical script demands a huge budgeted sets,costumes,remunerations and many.And the script even should be in such a way wherein you are at a position of recovering the entire production costs with a table profit.Aswini Dutt was very much clever in ending up this part to a safe corner.Now the distributors are very much worried as the MG's were not received at the pace which was carried on during the initial stages.Now the movie is drowned by a bad pre release talk and the low quality expected output.

      NTR after the success of Brindaavanam was on a spree of signing as many as films he can,though he signed Shathi before Brindaavanam,due to various reasons the shooting got shelved for a quite a long time.So it was Meher Ramesh,the director of the movie who was on a skate board to complete the movie as quick as possible.The story of the film, which was leaked out by the closest sources couldn't catch up many of the fans as it was more likely on the lines of many periodical films.Ntr getting into the shoes of multi characters was an asset for the movie as said by the director,but when the posters with NTR's new dimension was revealed peoples dissatisfaction was observed during the audio launch.

    The audio set at a greater peak when compared with its co-releases couldnt stop the negative talk.From the director,"Tarak would be seen in four different characters,he would enthral you with his dances,humor and what not?",but the working stills show a very poor work that has been carried on.The costumes of NTR,his wig reminded people of eastmen days.The pre-go down for the movie is not only due to a low quality output but also a co-release of big star cast movies like Theenmaar,Mr.Perfect,100%love etc.The leading lady of the film Ileana,is marking a re-entry into the TFI with shakthi,she is waiting for blockbuster out of Shakthi.Ileana wasnt that great in the posters released day before.She was kind of monotonous throughout and guess some one has insisted her to take an oil dip before and after a shot,she looks so dizzy and gummy in scenes.


 To speak,Mani Sharma has done his part well to na extent,he projected three songs on charts and the rest are expected to be at their best once they are screened.The movie is out from censors on 24th march and is awaiting a grand gala release on april 1st.If the movie gets a huge disappointment at the box office on day 1,the whole and sole responsibility goes on to the fans.On their discussion boards each of them were visualizing NTR to break the records of Magadheera ,rather then chucking of the topic with the outcome.A huge expectation can cause a too huge loss in the buisiness of the film.The hype generated for this type of risky experimentals should be rather on a lesser note,now if they are at peaks you have no option between a 1 and a 0.The movie is slated for release on april 2 nd for its tamil version,where the crew is entirley retained.
Only time decides the fate of such experimentals and please dont listen to the talk generated on the first day,its a FOOLs day,rather you check out and decide.


Yashasvi Nandivada

Life Before Wedding--Before Wedding Beyond Love

The on screen portrayal of sensitive relationships has never been truthful to audience.It was rather made on the lines of stupidity which was believed to be the pulse of people.In Praveen Satturu's Life Before Wedding the portrayal of modern relationships takes you a trip down your sub conscious to recollect all those sweet memories.While the narration goes on you spring out of your seats and often get mused to find yourself on screen,that is the impact the movie tries to put on.The movie urges an answer to the dilemma that is being faced by the present generation.


        Plotting the story line,the film kicks off with a group of guys finding their answers to the dilemma faced by their friend who is struck in an utter love obstacle.Thus they start narrating similar instances one among which happens to be that of a guy in Dallas,USA.Rajesh,an NRI gets well settled in USA with his friend Radhika,the  couple moves in and out simultaneously and they throw a married impression on the society.One fine day radhika finds all her dreams in Rajesh and proposes him,to his shock Rajesh turns her down and tries to calm her down.Elsewhere in Hyderabad,two guys Rishi and Jai a childhood duo happen to meet Anu,sister of theirfriend Priya.Anu absically is an introvert and reserve kinda girl who doesnt expose herself to the functions and stuff.On the other hand Rishi a rather over reactive kinda guy finds his girl in Anu and later love tries to grow between them and gets cut due to  rishi's arrogance.Jai and Anu find their relation on a mutual friendship note and its not too late that they realize that they are in love.Now how the Destiny starts playing its game forms the rest of the story.

    Praveen tries to showcase the sensitive relationships that the society is filled up in the present day scenario.The youth are trying to be independent
and also are trying to abide by the destiny.Fate is a game turner,sometimes it may serve as a token of love and also at times may play a spoilsport.The director tries to portray how the youth are reacting to the dilemma rather a risky topic to discuss.The pain one receives as he/she gets parted off is well depicted with the characters of Jai and Anu.The episode with Rajesh made people think how life  can turn with a second's decision.

Among the two stories,the one with the desi flavor tries to catch the audience rather than the Dallas.The story of Anu and Jai has enough emotional qoutient.As one gets rejected they feel the pain for a short span and try to find their solace in others.The director tries put this formula on the screen with two compliment examples with enough matured performances.

The new comers Abhijeit ,Nishanti,Sidhu,Rohan,Asif,Chinmayi give out a matured performance with  good vocal modulations as and when required.Abhijeit as Jai is a show stealer as he is absolutely perfect into the shoes of college going guy and the Duo of Jai and Rishi are a perfect depictions of the present day college going guys.The music ny Anil R is even soothing and is integral with the movie narration.Cinematography by Andrew Red is even an eye catcher.Editing was a crispy one with all that is required.

The movie throws many interesting questions how the characters deal with their destinies and it would sound disgusting to reveal the climax.The climax has got a perfect answer for all your questions.It is for sure a perfect Debut by Praveen Satturu and also a perfectly conceived concept.


Verdict:A Perfect and Matured Portrayal Of Sensitive Relationships.A Must Watch.


Yashasvi Nandivada