Story, Screenplay & Direction: Trivikram Srinivas
Producer: S. Radha Krishna / D.V.V. Danayya
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Cinematography: Chota K. Naidu / Shyam K. Naidu
Starring: Allu
Arjun, Ileana, Rajendra Prasad, Sonu Sood, Dharmavarapu, M. S.
Narayana, Brahmanandam, Tanikella, Kota, Shafi, Brahmaji, Ali
RATING: 3/5
Story: Ravi (Allu Arjun), young and dynamic boy dreams big and aims to earn quick money. Ravi takes Rs Ten thousand from his father (Tanikella) promising him earning Rs One lakh in two hours leaves the house to go to a betting pub. Bittu(Sonu Sood) who also loves to earn quick money plans to loot Rs 1500 cr from a local bank in Vizag with the help of MLA Varada Rajulu( Kota).
Ravi
requests a ride and gets it from Bittu and co. who are on their way to
loot the bank. Ravi quickly realizes the gang’s motto but keeps it with
himself and gets down at pub. When police commissioner raids the pub,
Ravi discloses them about Bittu gang plan.
Police
commissioner along with Ravi locates the money truck. Realising the
fact that police are behind him, Bittu brother Shafiq hides the money in
dump yard before gets killed by Ravi in an effort to save the police
commissioner.
Now,
Bittu who was arrested by police escapes the jail and on the lookout
for Ravi to take revenge. Rest of the story is all about ego clashes
between Ravi and Bittu before locating the stolen money.
Performance: Allu Arjun
justified his role as dynamic and intelligent young boy. Needless to
say he showed his energetic dancing skills. But the role didn’t have the
scope to showcase his acting skills.
Ileana
is big disappointment as heroine. She is too skinny to the liking of
Tollywood audience. Acting aside, glamour quotient too is missing in her
role.
Sonu Sood is routine in antagonist role. Rajendra Prasad
acted in a rather less prominent role. Kota, Rao Ramesh, Tanikella
Bharani, Dharmavarapu, Brahmaji,Tulasi, Hema and Pragathi justified
their roles.
Brahmanandam and MS Narayana are OK in comedy department. Ali and Vennela Kishore appear in “miss if you blink” roles.
Udaya Bhanu one minute dance surely fetches her more chances as item girl.
Analysis:
Audience had lot of expectations on this crazy combination of Allu
Arjun and Trivikram Srinivas. The movie takes off well but fails to
maintain the same tempo in the second half. First half is entertaining
while the second half runs on predictable note with slow pace.
We
are not sure how Trivikram defends about total police department
following the instructions of Allu Arjun where he is an ordinary young
boy. The action sequences are so stupid and definitely don’t expect them
from director like Trivikram. Too many characters with no are limited
footage spoiled the movie. Though the dialogues are good, comedy from
Brahmanadam and MS Narayana are bit disappointing. Trivikram failed to
utilize the glamor of Ileana, not even in songs. Allu Arjun
charecterisation is one dimensional and lacks different shades. Lack of
drama may also hamper the chances of family audience turn out to the
movie.
Final Verdict: On the whole, the movie appeals to those who like Trivikram mark comedy. Watch this Julaayi Once.