If Arudhati has enhanced technical standards of Telugu cinema early this year, Ram Charan’s or should I say S.S. Rajmouli’s Magadheera is a perfect extension to the new trend of using technology to enhance visual experience.
The one hour post interval episode takes you to a whole new world. First rate art work combined with excellent graphics and superb digital correction make you sit and watch the 16th century A.D saga in awe.
The camera work by Senthil, who also worked for Arundhati, goes with the mood of the story. The stunts and action episodes are breathtaking, but MM Keeravani’s background score failed to match the intensity in some scenes. This can be the only minus in the technical department. I apologize for my comments and I take my words back after watching the movie for the second time. MM Keeravani's music in unmatchable. Background score during certain episodes - Charan touching Kajal's hands and during action sequences in the flashback- really elevates the scenes.
The other one and half hour in the move is okay with a lot of loose threads. However, the director covered it up with some beautiful love sequences between the lead pair.
Magadheera is a director’s dream and Rajamouli should be really appreciated for the making such a wonderful movie. Of course, the production house Geetha Arts for investing more than 50 crores in creating this technical marvel.
As far as actors, Charan is simply superb. He looks cool in long hair and cow-boy hat. His horse-riding sequences are a treat to watch - reminiscent of Mega Star Chiranjeevi. He looks manly in the role of a gladiator. The character is etched carefully and gives him enough scope to showcase his prowess in sword fights. His dances are too good and costumes very good.
Kajal is cute and looks gorgeous in the princess garb. The way she offers herself to the man in Charan is nicely shot.
The villain in this film gets enough footage unlike in many Telugu films where he is just limited to shouting and uttering powerful dialogs.
The whole auditorium went mad at Chiranjeevi’s brief appearance post Bangaru Kodi Petta song.
Direction by S.S. Rajamouli is inconsistent some times. He seems to have concentrated more on making the one hour period episode flawless, while ignoring certain basics of film-making in the remaining movie.
The comedy sequence involving Brahmanandam fails to evoke laughter. Certain graphics for fire effect are pale and Srihari’s jeep episode in the climax is pathetic.
Top Scenes:
1. Charan’s horse riding after discovering his lady love
2. Charan killing 100 people
3. Charan’s confrontation with Sher Khan
4. The race / battle for princess’ chunni in the desert
5. Discovery of the old sword along with the villain’s skull in the climax
P.S. Chiru still carried the same style and charm and the writer just went crazy in the hall.
August 7, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Would definitely like to watch this one..
August 10, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Waiting to watch the movie. Tried watching last weekend, unfortunately they stopped giving tickets after I kept my hand for collecting them.
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