Panjaa (2011)

Too many fans seem to be blown away

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

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

Thoughtful message, Good plot line, Great visuals, Panjaa is a good one!

**PROLOUGE**Let me warn you that this is not your average t-wood action film. If you are bored to death by those run-of-the-mill so called action flicks, THEN YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT. Panjaa is a stylish crime-action flick that hits hard on the age old question – Loyalty or Moral Values?**PREMISE**Jai (Pawan Kalyan), an orphan, is raised by Bhagawan (Jackie Shroff). Now he is the most able and trusted man in Bhagawan's Gang. Munna, Bhagawan's son, kills Jai's childhood friend, Jahnavi (Anjali Lavania). Jai avenges by killing Munna. This ensues a war between the godfather and his prodigy. >> OK, let's get real, it IS an old plot. BUT in this film it gets a totally new, if not groundbreaking, treatment and tempo.**ACTION FLICK WITH AN ATTITUDE**The plot is important than anything else. Everyone is a player with their own expectations and misgivings. The film doesn't fall prey to prerequisite commercial elements or hero specific commitments. Unnecessary comedy tracks and other crap are done with.**CHARACTERS CLOSE TO REAL LIFE**The characters have life in them and contribute to the plot. A Don who have to survive his crumbling empire, his son at clash with his ego and reality, a damsel hopelessly in love, our guy Jai searching for a comfort in his lonely life… This may be an action film, but you will encounter a bit of soul in it.**TECHNICALLY AWESOME**P.S Vinod (cinematography) deserves applauds for developing an immersive atmosphere in the movie. The action sequences are smart, powerful and enjoyable if not real. :) This movie will take you places and you will believe in them…**MUSIC**Yuvan Shankar Raja's music is a big asset to the movie. He composed an elegant score for the movie. Instead of cutting through the movie, the songs are mostly situational.**CONCLUSION**Don't expect childish action sequences or punch lines, watch the protagonist working his way through the gangs in style and with wits. This film never claims a new plot or anything, but let the film show you a new and refreshing treatment to the plot.

Movie is good....Pawan Kalyan as usual superb...Special mentions to the costumes designer...Pawan looks trendy and dashing with cool blazers and he Danced well!!..Sesh's acting was stunning...heroines are so so...Music is xcellent especially Background score...PHOTOGRAPHY is TOP- NOTCH (Screen looks glassy and crystal clear thanks to.PS VINOD)....Direction is brilliant as per technical terms but should have added some commercial elements.Other highlights of this movie are Paparayudu and Panjaa Songs. Paparayudu song is hilarious and composed well with good dance moments. Surprisingly the chartbuster title track comes after end titles a treat to watch.Watch it without any expectations I m sure you will love this intense flick.9/10

Author: srikanth from United States You can not ask for more than what this movie offers especially in its kind. Kudos topawan kalyan, what an actor TFI has got, in fact Indian cinema. He excelled in every form of acting, comedy, action, sentiment. Great job by the director and thanks to him for giving such a wholesome stylish action entertainer to the cinema lovers. He has come up with a decent story and worked really good on the screen play to make sure That audience would not get bored even for few minutes. All the artists justified their characters. No need to mention about BRAMHI and adivi shesh They just ROCK. yuvan, the music director, gave decent tunes and terrific Back ground music. Go and watch you will enjoy the movie. don't depend on reviews and ratings !!