Vastadu Naa Raju (2011)

How sad is this?

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

"For a complete comedy entertainer it is important to have a proper screenplay and the right kind of humor that can make the audience laugh. Though the plot is somewhat familiar, the screenplay was balanced and the script got its strength more from the writing and the presence of good actors with their performances. The first half goes with some scenes involving comedy and action but there is also some melodrama. It is the second half when the film actually picks up in terms of its entertainment and gives some enjoyable moments. The fight sequences were good and stunts were nice. Music and Background score are good."

Venky (Vishnu) is a happy go lucky young man and his dream is to become a Kick Boxing champion. A decent tale, the story begins with the youngster Venky (Vishnu) whose goal in life is to become a National level Kickboxing champion. And then there is Narasimha (Prakash Raj), a close associate to the Home Minister (Sayaji Shinde). Narasimha's aim is to become an MLA and he has a darling sister Pooja (Tapsee). He promises to get Pooja married to the HM's son Ajay (Ajay). The story takes a turn when few incidents happen which make Narasimha think that Pooja is in love with Venky. He attacks Venky's family and this enrages the protagonist. Highlights Songs and music Manchu Vishnu's dialogue on 'Andhra, Rayalaseema, Telangana Debba' during the fight sequence. Taapsee's glamour quotient.

Vishnu Manchu has positive body language in the movie and he is looking good. He changed his dialogue delivery a bit to suit the modulation of Mohan Babu. He has tried new steps in Dabidi Dibidi song and he is very flexible with his movements in this song. The fights in the movie are also well performed by him.First half of the movie is good. There is good entertainment in the second half which is aided by a few screenplay twists. However, the director goes for a predictable climax. The ending/climax is too lengthy. Plus points of the movie are interesting screenplay and entertainment in the second half. On a whole, Vastadu Naa Raju is a decent entertainer with commercial elements packed in it.

Vastadu Naa Raju is an odd movie to understand. I will explain it later. First thing first, I like Tapsee Pannu a lot she is one of the reason that I watched this film till the end. But I do not like Vishnu Manchu or his acting. Well that being said let's talk about the movie.Here actress loves his brother very much, although he is a known thug, murderer- which does not make any sense. And the entire movie is based on silly logic. Scriptwriter introduced new logic when he needs one. There is no back story. Such as minister's son suddenly wants to marry Tapsee out of no where. The entire movie revolves around a misunderstanding which was fine at first but they stretched it too much so it became rather pathetic. All in all not recommended.But if you like cheap humor, and movie story does not concern you that much then you might like it.