Magadheera @ 100
All south Indian cinema records are history now with S.S.Rajamouli's Magadheera successfully completing 100 days across the globe in 223 direct centers.
The movie is India's biggest movie this year after 3 Idiots grossing more than 100 crore rupees and still going. The movie has surpassed Telugu industry's benchmark Pokiri (43 crores) in just three weeks and Rajinikanth's Sivaji (one of the worst movies of the decade, yet south India's biggest grosser) comfortably.
Unlike Sivaji, Magadheera didn't have huge expectations among the audience before the release. But the stakes soared sky-high after the audio release. The trailers were a huge hit along with the audio and created unprecedented curiosity and excitement.
The film, released worldwide by production house Geeta Arts (the makers of Hindi Ghajini) started with a bang on day one breaking records right from day one. Ram Charan Tej has evolved as the new Mega Star of Telugu Cinema.
The impact of the movie is clearly seen as the industry hasn't registered even a medium hit since Magadheera in 2009. A number of movies which would otherwise have recorded a decent run have been footnote to the magnum opus. Even Kamal Hassan's straight Telugu movie after more than a decade couldn't sustain for long.
Like Arundhati, Magadheera is sure to dominate the 2010 Nandi awards (the Andhra Pradesh government's annual awards).
The movie will be released for Pongal in Tamil Nadu.
For more details visit www.megafanz.blogspot.com
PS: Rajinikanth's Robot (Yentiram in Tamil and directed by Shankar) is the next biggest film in South India.
Unlike Sivaji, Magadheera didn't have huge expectations among the audience before the release. But the stakes soared sky-high after the audio release. The trailers were a huge hit along with the audio and created unprecedented curiosity and excitement.
The film, released worldwide by production house Geeta Arts (the makers of Hindi Ghajini) started with a bang on day one breaking records right from day one. Ram Charan Tej has evolved as the new Mega Star of Telugu Cinema.
The impact of the movie is clearly seen as the industry hasn't registered even a medium hit since Magadheera in 2009. A number of movies which would otherwise have recorded a decent run have been footnote to the magnum opus. Even Kamal Hassan's straight Telugu movie after more than a decade couldn't sustain for long.
Like Arundhati, Magadheera is sure to dominate the 2010 Nandi awards (the Andhra Pradesh government's annual awards).
The movie will be released for Pongal in Tamil Nadu.
For more details visit www.megafanz.blogspot.com
PS: Rajinikanth's Robot (Yentiram in Tamil and directed by Shankar) is the next biggest film in South India.
Magadheera – One hour of technical brilliance
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.
Back to Blogging Days
It was becoming increasingly difficult to blog regularly due to the odd working hours and increase in work at my office. With the burden now evenly distributed across the team, thanks to the restructuring going on, I can now breathe easy.
I thought of resuming my blogger days with a small sarcastic piece on Gammon India, the culprit behind recent Delhi flyover mishap, but didn't want to waste my precious time.
The first Ashes test was a very close encounter and such contests rekindles hope for test cricket, Ashes in particular. Hope there will be some stiff opposition from England in this series.
I am eagerly looking forward to Ram Charan's next movie Magadheera. The songs are brilliant and the trailers very intriguing.
My DVD Home Theatre system has ceased to function last week - a big blow to my entertainment prospects.
Above all, my younger brother is most likely to leave for the recession hit USA on an official assignment, leaving me alone for three months.
A close look at the post reveals that the format is very close to the structure of news pieces I deliver day in and day out at my workplace.
Now it's time to decorate my bed and fall asleep. Gud Night.
I thought of resuming my blogger days with a small sarcastic piece on Gammon India, the culprit behind recent Delhi flyover mishap, but didn't want to waste my precious time.
The first Ashes test was a very close encounter and such contests rekindles hope for test cricket, Ashes in particular. Hope there will be some stiff opposition from England in this series.
I am eagerly looking forward to Ram Charan's next movie Magadheera. The songs are brilliant and the trailers very intriguing.
My DVD Home Theatre system has ceased to function last week - a big blow to my entertainment prospects.
Above all, my younger brother is most likely to leave for the recession hit USA on an official assignment, leaving me alone for three months.
A close look at the post reveals that the format is very close to the structure of news pieces I deliver day in and day out at my workplace.
Now it's time to decorate my bed and fall asleep. Gud Night.
