Magadheera Film: Magadheera
Rating: 4/5
Banner: Geetha Arts
Cast: Ram Charan, Kajal, Dev Gil, Srihari, Surya, Sarath Babu, Sunil, Brahmananadam, Hema, Chiranjeevi, Kim Sharma, Mumaith Khan, Subbaraya Sharma, Rao Ramesh etc
Editing: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Music: Keeravani
Cinematography: Senthil Kumar
Fights: Ram Laxman and Peter Heins
Lyrics: Chandrabose, Keeravani and Bhuvanachandra
Story: V Vijayendra Prasad
Dialogues: M Rathnam
Producer: Allu Aravind
Director: SS Rajamouli
Released On: 31st July 2009
Magadheera sets a new milestone for technical excellence in Telugu movies if not in Indian cinema – starring Ram Charan Teja and Kajal Agarwal, Magadheera is bound to be one of the top three biggest Telugu films of all time.
Magadheera does share some similarities with the blockbuster Arundhati, including the tried and tested medieval reincarnation hocus-pocus, but it is entertaining in its own right and much of the sumptuous imagery will remain in your mind long after you’ve left the theatre.
Set in the 17 century, Ram Charan Teja plays Kala Bhairava, the iron guard of the Udayghad kingdom lovestruck by the Princess Mitra (Kajal Agarwal). The antagonists Sher Khan (Sri Hari) and Randev want Mitra as well as Udhaygad. The two lovers die upon confessing their love for each other. No points for guessing – all of them are reincarnated 400 years later to settle some unfinished business. Kala Bhairava is reborn as a biker named Harsha, Mitra is reincarnated as Indu and Randev as her cousin Raghuvir. Although curiously, only Harsha has flashes of his past life upon contact with Indu. Sri Hari is reborn as Solomon the fisherman.
Director SS Rajamouli goes the whole hog and makes us forget how hackneyed the story is, MM Keeravani’s entertaining music, Senthil’s gorgeous cinematography, Ravinder’s sprawling set pieces will have you drooling. The CGI is absolutely top notch – Magadheera’s special effects look as good as a big budget Hollywood flick inspite of its comparatively miniscule budget. Chiranjeevi’s guest appearance is greeted with huge cheers. The movie does borrow from Hollywood, if you’re a fan of ‘300’ you’d have some major déjà vu during Magadheera.
The performances are generally good, Ram Charan, albeit with limited expressions steals the show with his dance moves and sword fighting. Kajal Agarwal does what she is supposed to do, look good. Sri Hari packs in a punch in his rather small role while the antagonist Randev is quite brilliant. The supporting cast including Rao Ramesh, Sameer, Sunil and Brahmanandam are passable.
Magadheera opened to packed houses, screaming fans and unbelievably long queues. There is no reason why you shouldn’t watch it.
Magadheera does share some similarities with the blockbuster Arundhati, including the tried and tested medieval reincarnation hocus-pocus, but it is entertaining in its own right and much of the sumptuous imagery will remain in your mind long after you’ve left the theatre.
Set in the 17 century, Ram Charan Teja plays Kala Bhairava, the iron guard of the Udayghad kingdom lovestruck by the Princess Mitra (Kajal Agarwal). The antagonists Sher Khan (Sri Hari) and Randev want Mitra as well as Udhaygad. The two lovers die upon confessing their love for each other. No points for guessing – all of them are reincarnated 400 years later to settle some unfinished business. Kala Bhairava is reborn as a biker named Harsha, Mitra is reincarnated as Indu and Randev as her cousin Raghuvir. Although curiously, only Harsha has flashes of his past life upon contact with Indu. Sri Hari is reborn as Solomon the fisherman.
Director SS Rajamouli goes the whole hog and makes us forget how hackneyed the story is, MM Keeravani’s entertaining music, Senthil’s gorgeous cinematography, Ravinder’s sprawling set pieces will have you drooling. The CGI is absolutely top notch – Magadheera’s special effects look as good as a big budget Hollywood flick inspite of its comparatively miniscule budget. Chiranjeevi’s guest appearance is greeted with huge cheers. The movie does borrow from Hollywood, if you’re a fan of ‘300’ you’d have some major déjà vu during Magadheera.
The performances are generally good, Ram Charan, albeit with limited expressions steals the show with his dance moves and sword fighting. Kajal Agarwal does what she is supposed to do, look good. Sri Hari packs in a punch in his rather small role while the antagonist Randev is quite brilliant. The supporting cast including Rao Ramesh, Sameer, Sunil and Brahmanandam are passable.
Magadheera opened to packed houses, screaming fans and unbelievably long queues. There is no reason why you shouldn’t watch it.
Performances:
Ram Charan:He stood as an icon of macho look. He portrayed the 1609 AD role, Kalabhaiarava, with right bearing and voice modulation. Chiranjeevi’s yester year’s voice echoed in the ears of audiences with that modulation of Ram Charan for that character. His dances are spellbinding, especially in ‘Bangaru Kodi petta..’.
Kajal:She is the right choice and perfect blend. Her elegance is amazing in queen’s role.
Sri Hari:His portrayal as Muslim warrior Sher Khan is quite wonderful. He added value to the movie on a whole.
Dev Gill:This Bollywood villain has shared screen in the main antagonist role. He proved perfect particularly in ‘past birth role’.
Others:Sarath Babu is ok in the role of old king, the father of Yuva Rani Mitravinda.
Rao Ramesh perfectly grooved in the role of Aghora Sadhu with apt gait and voice modulation
Sunil’s comedy is ok to large extent
Technical departments:The movie deserves right mention for music, sound effects, graphics, 3D effects, Cinematography and Choreography. What not! Every technical faculty has rightly worked on this film. Director Rajamouli should be appreciated for his guts to bring such a massive film on Telugu screen.
Allu Aravind should be esteemed for his wonderful production values.
Music And Lyrics:Keeravani and Chandrabose have created wonder with music and lyrics. Every word has aptly grooved into the situation in finest musical form.
Kajal:She is the right choice and perfect blend. Her elegance is amazing in queen’s role.
Sri Hari:His portrayal as Muslim warrior Sher Khan is quite wonderful. He added value to the movie on a whole.
Dev Gill:This Bollywood villain has shared screen in the main antagonist role. He proved perfect particularly in ‘past birth role’.
Others:Sarath Babu is ok in the role of old king, the father of Yuva Rani Mitravinda.
Rao Ramesh perfectly grooved in the role of Aghora Sadhu with apt gait and voice modulation
Sunil’s comedy is ok to large extent
Technical departments:The movie deserves right mention for music, sound effects, graphics, 3D effects, Cinematography and Choreography. What not! Every technical faculty has rightly worked on this film. Director Rajamouli should be appreciated for his guts to bring such a massive film on Telugu screen.
Allu Aravind should be esteemed for his wonderful production values.
Music And Lyrics:Keeravani and Chandrabose have created wonder with music and lyrics. Every word has aptly grooved into the situation in finest musical form.
Highlights:
Marvelous art work carried to portray Udaigadh city of 1609AD Battle between Kalabhairava and 100 soldiers of Sher Khan Wonderful picturization of Dheera Dheera song Lord Shiva’s statue that brings hysterical feeling Helicopter and bike stunts of Ram Charan
Marvelous art work carried to portray Udaigadh city of 1609AD Battle between Kalabhairava and 100 soldiers of Sher Khan Wonderful picturization of Dheera Dheera song Lord Shiva’s statue that brings hysterical feeling Helicopter and bike stunts of Ram Charan
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