Rating – 2.75/5
Film: Gundello Godari
Starring: Lakshmi Manchu,Aadhi, Tapasee,Sundeep Kishan
Director: Kumar Nagendra
Producer: Lakshmi Manchu
Banner: Manchu Entertainments
Music: Illayaraja
Story
Story is set in a remote village in Rajahmundry in the year 1986. Malli (Aadi) and Chitra (Lakshmi Manchu) are newly married couple yet have few differences. A flood hits the village badly and the couple stuck in the flood loses hope on their survival and so decides to reveal their past to each other, also trying to save each other. While Malli reveals about his past love Sarala (Tapsee), Chitra tells about her admiration for Suri Babu (Sundeep Kishan) and her dark past. How does the duo react after knowing about each other and Will Malli and Chitra survive the flood forms the rest of the story.
Performances
Aadi is quite good as fisherman and he delivers his best. Sundeep Kishan is natural at his acting and is impressive in his role.
Tapsee looked beautiful as village belle and her role as a seductress is a bit bold but was well portrayed. Lakshmi Manchu does a commendable job. Ravi Babu fits the bill aptly, Murali Mohan is ok while Suja sizzles in item number. Rest of the cast is adequate.
Technical Analysis
Ilayaraja’s music is one of the assets of the film and the background score elevates the happenings. Dialogues work well with the mass movie lovers. Cinematography by Palani Kumar is first-class and all the flood scenes are brilliantly captured. Kumar Nagendra direction is good while the screenplay is predictable in the latter half. VFx works are impressive. Editing could have been better. Production values by Manchu Entertainments banner are good.
Analysis
Director Kumar Nagendra needs appreciation for his commendable efforts trying out a distinct rural backdrop film which isn’t routine. The first half of the film is good with cinematography, music and taking standing out. Aadhi and Tapsee’s story keeps entertaining you while the interval bang is okay though the film moves at slow pace.
However, the second half misses the needed magic with the lack of emotional depth in the content and the pace drops. The flood scenes are superbly captured and starting scenes amazes you with good visuals and background score. But the pace of the movie drops and after the first hour Sundeep Kishan, Lakshmi Manchu story begins which could have been scripted well as it becomes extremely predictable despite some good performances. There is more melodrama in the second half but the scenes lack depth and are unconvincing with few loopholes. Cinematography, music and the first half are positives of Gundello Godari while the second half fails to fulfill the excitement factor after a very good first half.
Final Verdict
Laudable attempt by debutant director Kumar Nagendra. Watch Gundello Godari without much expectations
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The upcoming film starring Venkatesh Daggubati and directed by Anil Ravipudi is already generating massive buzz in Tollywood. The duo has previously delivered blockbuster entertainers like F2: Fun and Frustration, F3: Fun and Frustration, and Sankranthiki Vasthunam, making this latest collaboration one of the most anticipated projects in Telugu cinema.
Recently, the film grabbed attention again after reports surfaced about a major change in the music department. Earlier, it was widely believed that Bheems Ceciroleo would compose the soundtrack, especially after his successful collaborations with Anil Ravipudi in recent films. His energetic mass numbers and catchy tunes had created strong expectations among fans.
However, the latest industry buzz suggests that Bheems is no longer part of the project. Instead, popular composer G. V. Prakash Kumar has reportedly come on board as the new music director, surprising many movie lovers.
G. V. Prakash is known for delivering successful albums in both Tamil and Telugu cinema, with a strong reputation for emotional melodies as well as powerful mass tracks. Fans are now eager to see the kind of musical experience he will bring to this commercial entertainer.
Another exciting aspect of the film is the casting. Reports indicate that Nandamuri Kalyan Ram will be seen in a key role. Keerthy Suresh is expected to play the female lead opposite Venkatesh, while Krithi Shetty will reportedly be paired alongside Kalyan Ram.
According to industry sources, the script work has already been completed, and the regular shoot is expected to begin soon. The makers are reportedly targeting a grand Sankranti release, a festive season that has traditionally worked very well for Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi films.
Given the successful track record of this combination, expectations for the movie are already sky-high among fans and trade circles.
