Early Tollywood: KALYAN RAM

10.23.2009

Kalyan Ram's JAYEEBHAVA (2009) Movie Review by bharatstudent

Film: JAYEE BHAVA

Rating: 3.25/5

Banner: N T R Arts

Cast: Nandamuri Kalyanram, Hansika, Mukesh Rishi, Jayaprakash Reddy, Ashish Vidyarthi, Chalapathi Rao, Ali, Brahmanandam, Venu Madhav, Raghu Babu, Hema, Banerjee etc

Music: S Thaman

Cinematography: Dasaradhi Sivendra

Director: Naren Kondapati

Producer: Nandamuri Kalyanram

Release Date: October 23, 2009

Story:

A light hearted tale, the story begins with the rivalry between Bhavani (mukesh) and Narasimha (Jayaprakash reddy). Both have their issues settled with Yadu (ashish), the big don who is based in Hong Kong now. However, the story changes with the arrival of Ram (Kalyan), Bhavani's son. He realizes that both Bhavani and Narasimha were thick friends once upon a time but Yadu separated them. He goes to Hong Kong, traps Yadu and gets him arrested. Also, he meets Anjali (hansika) and both of them fall in love. After coming to India, Anjali discovers Ram's identity and vice versa. From then on, they decide to patch up the two sworn enemies. What happens from there forms the rest of the story.

Presentation:

The director has come up with a light hearted tale and though the presentation was excellent, the narrative lacked depth. The dialogues were okay, the script was alright but the screenplay could have been with more clarity. Background score and songs are good and three songs are worth taking home, full marks to cinematography which has elevated the film to a different league. Costumes were trendy and art department was excellent. Editing was standard but it could have been better in the climax. Kalyanram was mild and had a stable performance, he could have put more energy into the comedy sequences though. Hansika was absolutely delicious and gorgeous, her acting has been very much the same. Mukesh Rishi was mild, Jayaprakash Reddy was regular, Ashish Vidyarthi was standard, Raghu Babu was hilarious, Ali was effective, Brahmanandam was justified, Venu Madhav could have been better, Banerjee was intense, the others contributed in their own way.

Conclusion:

The film scored majorly on the technical aspects as the presentation was slick. However, the content was weak. While the first half is mild, things pick up during the second half but the ending was quite hasty. Overall, the film would appeal in terms of comedy, technical values, Hansika's glamour and it could have been real better if the climax was given more punch and consistent. The film will be a decent grosser at the box office and the makers will have profits. If the word of mouth goes positive then it could reach a decent hit as well.

Bharatstudent Verdict : Can be watched once

9.19.2009

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Kalyan Ram's JAYEEBHAVA (2009) with Hansika Motwani

10.01.2008

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Priyamani Everywhere......

8.06.2008

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Balayya's Son Mokshagna To make debut

7.04.2008

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KALYAN RAM SPECIAL

6.28.2008

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HARE RAM AUDIO DOWNLOAD

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HARE RAM AUDIO LAUNCH COVERAGE

Passionate fanfare marked the audio launch of Hare Ram, the latest film of Nandamuri Kalyanram, at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad. Kalyanram also produces the flick on his production house NTR Arts. Nandamuri brothers – Harikrishna, Balakrishna, Mohana Krishna – and younger clan – film hero Kalyanram and NTR – Mohan Babu, Ali, Gowtham Raju, Rajiv Kanakala, Raghu Babu, Mickey J Mayer (music director), Harshavardhan (debut director) and prominent cast and crew graced the occasion.

Rajya Sabha member and actor Harikrishna formally launched the logo of the film – Hare Ram (a small video clip). Balakrishna released the audio cassette and presented the first number to Harikrishna. In turn, Mohan Babu unveiled the audio CD, presenting the album to NTR. Three bit songs were screened to the gathering amidst heavy shouting.

No Kuppi Ganthulu for Bobbili Puli Vamsam: Mohan Babu

Mohan Babu, who graced the occasion as the chief guest, addressed the Nandamuri fans (who were profusely giving slogans in favor of Balakrishna, shouting ZNB and hailing him as the future CM). “Konthamandhi laaga meeru kuppi ganthulu veyyakoodadhu. You should remember that ours is Bobbili Puli Vamsam. We should talk when the right time comes. For everything there is a time. You all know what kind of association I maintain with Nandamuri family members. I recently saw Pandurangadu. Seeing the characterization of Lord Krishna (played by Balakrishna), it reminded of Anna NTR. Young NTR can deliver even tough dialogues with ease. I clapped the muhurt shot of Kalyanram’s film Athanokkade, which was a super duper hit. This film Hare Ram will also be a blockbuster. Vishnu apprised me of the risk taken by Kalyanram during the stunts. I advise them not to take risk because they have the access to graphics. Kalyanram is a decent and disciplined actor. Director Harshavardhan worked as co-director in our productions. Actually, we registered the title Hare Ram for Vishnu’s forthcoming film. But, when I was away from the city, Vishnu called to say that the title was needed by Kalyanram. Immediately, I told Vishnu to surrender the title to him. I pray to God to bless Kalyanram more than my sons. Our Vedika will come soon. That time I will come.”

This get-together is festival: NTR

NTR made a curt speech: “I am happy that we (family members of late NTR) are sharing the same dais. This is like a festival to me. This year Nandamuri fans have three hits – Kantri, Pandurangadu and Hare Ram (yet to release). Kalyanram should get even a bigger hit than Athanokkade.”

Kalyanram is disciplined like grandfather

Balakrishna said: “The music of Mickey J Mayer will enthrall the fans and the audiences. I appreciate Sirivennela and the playback singers for their superb job for this album. Kalyanram is disciplined like his grandfather (NTR) and his plus point is his perseverance. I hope that Hare Ram will run for 100 days. That day, I will talk more.”

Harikrishna’s appeal to AP Adapadachulu

Harikrishna repeatedly (more than four times) spelt the title Hare Ram as Hey Ram. He addressed the gathering … starting with political overtones, as: Naa Adapadachulu and etc etc.” “I have three sons – Janakiram, Kalyanram and NTR. We are all one family. People should not think that there are any differences among us. I never helped Kalyanram or NTR to become heroes. I never gave them any money for that. I just asked them to stand on their legs and both proved their mettle by hard work. I always told them to give importance to studies. If you earn money, it might be taken away by Income Tax people, or it might be attacked by pest. But, education can’t be taken away by anyone. I hope Kalyanram’s Hey Ram (Hare Ram) will become a big hit and stand up to the expectations of the Nandamuri fans.” Harikrishna again and again dwelt at length giving references to his father NTR. He sought the blessings of AP Adapadachulu (women), public and Nandamuri fans for Kalyanram.

Kalyanram simply rendered the vote of thanks, with a few words for the gathering. “I look forward to the day when the movie will be watched by the audience. When the movie becomes hit, that time I will speak.”

Balayya and Hari Krishna Speech:

Mohan Babu and Jr.Ntr Speech:

Click Here to view audio launch photo gallery

6.21.2008

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HARE RAM TRAILER

5.28.2008

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LEGEND NTR'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT NTR GHAT

The 86th birth anniversary celebrations of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former chief minister N T Rama Rao on Wednesday proved to be forum for son N Balakrishna to conduct a trial run before plunging into active politics.

In Hyderabad, for the first time the entire family, barring Union minister of state for human resources D Purandareswari, participated in various activities held on the occasion Andhra studio. com. The surprise element was the active participation of Purandareswari’s husband and eldest son-in-law D Venkateswara Rao, Congress MLA, in the blood donation camp held at Basavatarakamma Memorial Cancer Hospital in Jubilee Hills.

The increased political role for the family members of NTR became evident in the manner in which they not only participated in the various programmes, but also vouched to take up any work given by the TDP to ensure its return to power in the next general election. In the absence of party president N Chandrababu Naidu, who is on a 150-day Mee Kosam yatra, Balakrishna appeared to be playing a dominant role in organising the memorial function at NTR Ghat in the morning as well as conducting the blood donation camp at the cancer hospital.

Asked if this was a trial run before he takes a plunge into active politics, Balaiah said he was not new either to the party or the cadre and that he would soon take a decision about his entry into politics. Meanwhile, he said he would take up social activities on a large scale and would get closer to the people.

Replying to another question on whether he would invite his sister Purandareswari into TDP, Balakrishna said that she was welcome but the family would not ask her to do so Andhra Studio. com. "I'm proud to be NTR's son and I will work to promote his ideals. Not just me, the entire family will participate in my effort," he told the media.

Giving credence to the speculation that NTR's scions would foray into politics, junior NTR said that henceforth he would act in films with social messages propagated by his grandfather and said that he would be available for the party to take up any work if he was asked to do so. He said the only aim of the family was to bring back the earlier glory to the party.

The entire family—sons, daughters-in-law, grand children and NTR's daughter and Naidu's wife Bhuvaneswari—was present at NTR ghat in the morning to offer floral tributes. Later, they went to the hospital and distributed fruits and milk to cancer patients. Another grandson released a book ‘KalyanramNayakudu-Kathanayakudu' on the life of NTR.

At the party office, TDP parliamentary party leader K Yerrannaidu and politburo member T Devender Goud held a meeting and recalled how NTR changed the political scenario both in the state as well as at the national level.

Giving a call to revive the spirit of NTR's policies and programmes he said promises like Rs 500 pension to the old and 12-hour free power being made by Naidu were discussed by the party politburo. "We are making promises which can be implemented," he said.