Nagarajuna In & As KEDI (2010) Movie Review By Greatandhra

Film: Kedi

Rating: 2.5/5

Cast: Nagarjuna, Mamta Mohandas, Sayaji Shinde, Harshavardhan, Brahmanandam, Ankur, Anushka, Mehak, Linda, Poula, Pavala Syamala, Jayavani etc

Art: Srikanth Ramisetty

Action: Selva

Editing: Shravan

Cinematography: Sarvesh Murari

Music: Sandeep Chowta

Producer: D Shiva Prasada Reddy

Screenplay, Dialogue and Direction: Kiran

Released On: 12th Feb 2010

This is the much awaited film of big star in 2010. Expectations are pinned on this film after Adurs and Namo Venkatesa those did an ‘ok’ job at box office. Let us get into the details to know how it faired.


Story:

Ramesh, whose nickname is Rummy, gets into love with his friend Janaki in childhood itself. They spend good time together but Janaki advises him to grow powerful in society by earning big money. She also tells that she would marry him only then.

Rummy (Nagarjuna) becomes a gambler and starts earning. He betrays the men those become rich by false means through his gambling. ACP Sekhar (Sayaji Shinde) plans to catch Rummy but his attempts fail every time.

Rummy attracts Chandra (Ankur) who runs a pub and gambling in it. He settles a smuggling deal with Rummy and accomplishes that. In the meanwhile, in Goa, Rummy wins the heart of Linda (Nadia) as he saves her sister Sara (Poula) from a cruel man called Victor. Linda proposes to Rummy but he negates it.


On the other hand, Sandhya (Mamta Mohandas) helps Rummy in his missions. Who is Sandhya and what happened to Janaki? That is the suspense thread in the film that gets revealed in the climax.

Performances:

Nagarjuna excelled as usual and there is no point to criticize him anywhere. He is looking younger year by year and that stands to be his USP.

Mamata Mohandas is just ok. She could have shined better being a glamorous quotient on silver screen. Costumes and make up could be better.

Brahmanandam brought many hopes whenhe entered but more was expected from him. Harshavardhan did good job.


Others are ok. Ankur in bad guy character did his best.

Cinematography is good. Editing is crisp and direction is commendable. Lyricist Chinni Charan wrote all the songs in the film and all are in tune with the contemporary taste of audience. But the music could have elevated the beauty of songs.

Highlights:

Harshavardhan
Cinematography
'Mayagadu raa ee Mayamashinda...' haunts venafter walking out from theatres.
'Mu mu muddante chedaa.. brought applauses in theatres

Disappointments:

Music
Too many twists confused the narration
Anushka appearance in introduction song is not in tune with expectations


Analysis:

This is the movie that has been in news ever since the announcement of its title. The stills with youthful get up of Nagarjuna pulled the attention of many and the first proposed title ‘Rummy’ also caught the attention. Later, it was announced that the title changed to ‘Mosagadu’ that sounded rugged and old. Finally another obsolete title ‘Kedi’ was zeroed in. Many felt ‘Rummy’ could be the ideal title for this film as the hero’s nick name is Rummy (Ramesh) and it is also a card game that denotes gambling, the main crux of the movie.


The director's lack of experiance is seen when he used the two energetic songs in the beginning itself. He might have used them in before the climax.

First half and second half go in similar tone with entertainment. The films like ‘Super’, where Nag played a role with negative tinge will be recalled while watching this.

Audiences sit with expectations when Anushka appears on screen with a special song imagining something in the standards of ‘bommali..bommali..’. But the expectations aren’t reached.

New director Kiran tried to give a full dose entertaining treat and he has failed to accomplish. It's confusing for masses. The love angle and emotions aren’t presented in a subtle way to attract class audience.

Bottom Line: Not Exciting

Nagarjuna, Chitrangada Singh and Mamta Mohandas's New Flick titled as RUMMY

Nagarjuna’s upcoming action film, which was earlier tentatively titled 23, is likely to be renamed Rammi, it is said. Being directed by debutant director Kiran Kumar with noted Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh and Mamtha Mohandas as the heroines, the film is progressing at a brisk pace in a specially-erected set at Nanakramguda Studios.

D. Siva Prasad Reddy of Nenunnanu, Boss and King fame is producing the flick under the banner of Kamakshi Kala Movies. It is learnt that this film, based on gambling, is being planned for a December release.

Meanwhile, according to latest reports, the actor-turned-entrepreneur is planning to renovate his studio and establish an institute to train film and TV aspirants. "According to a study, there will be 2 lakh jobs in TV and films a couple of years down the line," he said during an interview.

Krishna Vamsi's MAHATMA Audio Release Function - Coverage

Music of Mahatma movie was launched today at a function organized in Novotel hotel on the night of 21 September. Tushar Gandhi (great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi), Mohan Babu, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Ravi Teja, Nagababu, Allu Arjun, Tarun, SS Rajamouli, Charmme, Allu Arvind, Achi Reddy, Muthyala Subbaiah and Tammareddy Bharadwaja attended the function along with the cast and crew members.


Vijay Anthony scored music in this 100th movie of Srikanth. CR Manohar produces it in the direction of Krishna Vamsi. Supreme music bought the audio rights.

Mohan Babu launched the new logo of Supreme music on this eve.

Tushar Gandhi launched audio and gave the first unit to Mohan Babu.


I am obsessed with Gandhi since childhood - Sirivennela
Speaking on the occasion Sirivennela said, "I asked Krishna Vamsi why he tends to make these kind of movies. I think he doesn't belong to the herd to churn out commercial movies. He has shown the new dimension of Mahatma Gandhi in this movie. A normal human being has it in to become a Mahatma. Krishna Vamsi narrated this point in a convincing manner. Mahatma Gandhi written a book called 'My Experience with the Truth'. Krishna Vamsi's Mahatma encompasses the gist of that book. Vijay Anthony was a sound engineer and sound mixing specialist before becoming the music director. And I am glad that he composed songs in such a way that music never dominated the lyrics. I am shocked at the intensity of dialogues written by Paruchuri brothers. Balu song a vital song that is penned by me. I am obsessed with Gandhi since my childhood. I am feeling fortunate to pen a song on him. The entire Gandhi's gist is encompassed in that 3 minute song. Srikanth gave a superb performance."


Srikanth is ajatha satruvu - Mohan Babu
Mohan Babu said, "Srikanth is a good actor and we acted together in a movie tiled Tappuchesi Pappu Koodu. Srikanth is also a good human being and he has no enemies. He never speaks ill about others. I am always fascinated by Krishna Vamsi's work and I wish that he would give a role to me in his movies. I wish that Srikanth's 100th film will run for 100 days."


Venkatesh said, "I worked with Srikanth for three movies - Kondapalli Raja, Abbai Garu and Sankranthi. Srikanth is the only hero in this industry who is friend to everybody. From the trailers, i made out that Mahatma is an intense movie and I am sure that it will become a big hit."


Tammareddy Bharadwaja said that Krishna Vamsi is the director whose films reflect Telugutanam after Bapu's.

I would runaway from directing films like Mahatma - SS Rajamouli
SS Rajamouli said, "I met Krishna Vamsi when he came to meet Gangaraju Gunnam at his house. I was working as an assistant director at that time. Krishna Vamsi delivered Gulabi and he was working on the script of Ninne Pelladatha. At that time he asked me to pen dialogues for Ninne Pelladatha movie. I was really surprised at his guts of offering a struggling assistant director to pen dialogues for such a big star's movie. If somebody asks me to direct a subject of Mahatma movie, I would runaway. But Krishna Vamsi is such a director who loves to make meaningful movies."


Allu Arjun said, "I had become more patriotic after watching Krishna Vamsi's Khadgam. My favorite movie of Srikanth is Operation Duryodhana. Srikanth is the only hero in Telugu film industry whom I call as Annayya."

A film like Mahatma should be encouraged - Tushar Gandhi
Tushar Gandhi said, "Initially I was skeptical about Mahatma movie because lots of people tried to contact me for various films made on Mahatma in the past. Lots of unnecessary liberties were taken. When these people contacted me, I asked them to send me the synopsis. I was surprised after reading it. Bapu always believed that even if there is some percentage of goodness in a human being it can be cultivated to drive out all other evil forces. Bapu always believed in the power of change. A film like Mahatma should be encouraged because it it communicates the principles of Mahatma in a language that a common man could understand."


Music director Vijay Anthony who is basically a Tamilian surprised everybody by speaking in complete Telugu. He said that he understood the potential of Mahatma when he was doing re-recording. He expressed his confidence over the commercial success of the movie.


Entire credit of Mahatma should go to Krishna Vamsi - Srikanth
Srikanth said, "I am very happy today. It was Ramoji Rao who encouraged me into films with Peoples Encounter. Tammareddy Bharadwaja made me hero with 1/2 movie. Rama Naidu gave a hit to me as hero with Taj Mahal movie. SV Krishna Reddy and EVV consistently cast me as hero in their movies. I would like to thank all the people who supported me throughout the journey. I am proud of doing Krishna Vamsi's Mahatma. The entire credit of Mahatma should go to Krishna Vamsi. It is a huge budgeted film and my friend Manohar came forward to produce it against all odds. I also want to thank my brother Anil for helping me."


Krishna Vamsi concluded it by saying that Srikanth is his friend for the past 17 years and Mahatma is going to be a memorable gift to him.

Happy Birthday to Nagarjuna : Production 12 wallpapers and Photo gallery

Manmadhudu "Akkineni Nagarjuna" is going to celebrate his 50th birthday tomorrow. A hearty birthday wishes to Nag from Early Tollywood.

CLICK HERE for Full profile of NAG

And the new movie of Nag has started as Production 12, Sandeep Chowta giving music on the banner of Annapurna and Kamakshi Kalaa Movies. Checkout the wallpapers and Photo gallery.

Killer (1992)

Director:Fazil

Producer:V.B.Rajendra Prasad.

Music Director: Ilayaraja

Lyrics: Veturi Sudhararamamurthy

Art : Chanti

Photography : Ananda kuttan, Rajendranath

Singers : S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, K.S. Chitra, Nagur Babu/Mano , L.V.

Editor : T.R. Shekhar

Dialouges : Jandhyala

Story :Fazil

Screenplay :Fazil

Cast:
Nagarjuna,
Nagma,
Sarada,
Baby Shamili,
Vijaya kumar.

Year: 1992

Lyrics:

* Priya Priyatama Raagaalu Saaki Kusalamaa
* Ukkiri Bikkiri Cakkaligintala Killer
* Sacciri Sodarul..Rambhalake Ranju Mogudnii
* Sindhoorapu Poodotalo Cinnarivo Papa
* Pilice Kuhoo Kuhoo Vayase Palike Taha Taha Manase
* Love Love Love..Orabbii Em Debba Kandi Poye Andama


Listen to Priya Priyatama Raagalu Lyrics

PRIYA PRIYATHAMA RAAGALU
SAKHI KUSALAMA ANDALU(2)
NEE LAYA PANCHUKUNTUNTE
NAA SHRUTHI MINCHIPOTHUNTE
NAALO REGE
PRIYA PRIYATHAMA RAAGALU SAKHI KUSALAMA ANDALU(2)

JAGALU LENI EE SEEMALO
YUGALU DAATI PREMALO

PEDALA MOOGA BAATALO
PADALU PADE AASHALO

EVARU LENI MANASULO
EDURU RAAVE NAA CHELI

ADUGU JAARE VAYASULO
ADIGI CHOODU KOUGILI

OKE ASANTHAM RUTU NINADAM
NEELO NAALO PALIKE

PRIYA PRIYATHAMA RAAGALU
SAKHI KUSALAMA ANDALU
NEE LAYA PANCHUKUNTUNTE
NAA SHRUTHI MINCHIPOTHUNTE
NAALO REGE
PRIYA PRIYATHAMA RAAGALU
SAKHI KUSALAMA ANDAALU

SHARATHULONA VENNALA
TALETTUKUNDI KANNULA

SHIKARU CHESE KOKILA
PUKARU VESE AAKILA

EVARU INTA VAGACHINA
CHIGURU VESE KORIKA

ningi taane vidichinaa
ilaku raadu taraka

madhe prapancham
vidhe vilasam
ninnu nannu kalipe

priya priyathama raagalu
sakhi kusalama andalu(2)
nee laya panchukuntunte
naa shruthi minchipothunte
naalo rege
priya priyathama raagalu sakhi kusalama andaalu(2)


piliche Kuhu Kuhu

pilichE ... kuhu kuhu vayasE palikE... tahA tahA manasE
vaLLE vuyyalagaa oogindilE vaLLO taapaalanu rEpindilE
pilichE... kuhu kuhu vayasE palikE... tahA tahA manasE

churukkumanTuu korukkutinTuu chura churaamanE sooryuDu
kalukku manTu taLukkumanTu sasEmiraa anE naa IDu
adEmiTOgaani taDE tamaashaa chalendukOgaani bhalE kulaasaa
O.....vayyaa ...raalE ...ONivEsE
pilichE... kuhu kuhu vayasE palikE... tahA tahA manasE

padaala taaLam pedaala raagam tanuvulOnaa jhummannadi
pillaaDi praayam chalaaki gEyam pada pada sarE lemmandi
adEmiTO gaani kalE nijamlaa manassutO pEchi majaa majaa gaa
OhO.. O ... gaalE naalO eelE vEsE