Rating: 3/5
Banner: Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd
Cast: Amala Akkineni, Shriya Saran, Anjala Jhaveri and several other new comers
Cinematography: Vijay C Kumar
Art: Anand Sai
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh
Music: Mickey J meyer
Producer: Sekhar Kammula
Story-Screenplay- Dialogues-Direction: Sekhar Kammula
CBFC rating: U/A
Release date: 15-09-2012
Synopsis:
Life is Beautiful is the story of widow (Amala) and her three children. A tragic incident in her life forces her to send her children Srinu (Abhijith) and his sisters Sathya(Rashmi) and Chinni to relative’s house. They soon become thick friends with Abhi (Kaushik) and Nagraj (Sudhakar) and go about their daily life, experiencing small joys.
Youngsters of the B phase block have a long standing rivalry with the arrogant rich kids of the Gold Phase of the Sunshine Colony.. And the rest of the story is the changes that took place in their lives (Including hero) after they come to the colony. There is also three love stories which bloom there and what happens rest forms the actual story.
Performances:
Amala Akkineni is simply superb in the role of a widow who fights destiny. She looked gorgeous in the opening of the film, and delivered classy performance during the dying moments.Shriya gets a good role but acting with all the young ones made her look older. Anjala Jhaveri gets a next door aunty character on whom people go mad. A very little role.
All the new comers Abhijith, Sudhakar, Kaushik, Shagun and Zara delivered a decent performance and added to the fresh feel needed for the movie.The comedy rendered by Nagaraju (Sudhakar) in Telangana slang was one of the major highlights.
Analysis:
The first half of the movie is a jolly ride. And the problem is with the never ending second half with less lighter moments but yes there are some excellent sentimental scenes more particularly towards the climax. It is unpardonably long and quite a lot could have been chopped off on the editing table. Narration tends to drop off to dangerously boring levels at a number of junctures in the film. Sekhar Kammula’s brilliance is seen in many scenes but they are badly knitted such that the feel of the movie is not carried.
Plus Points: casting, music, direction, cinematography
Minus Points: Screenplay, length of the movie
Final Say:
The length of the scenes and erroneous screen play will hamper the flow of the film. A center crowds may take to the theaters because of Sekhar Kammula’s brand name, but B and C center crowds will find it tough to appreciate the movie. However, for me, the movie was made with a honest intent to touch the hearts of people who are struck with monotonous busy lives. One time watch!
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Kangana Ranaut on Love & Real Relationships
June 9, 2026
Bollywood firebrand Kangana Ranaut is known for her bold and straightforward nature. Whether it is social issues, cinema, or personal matters, she never hesitates to express her opinions openly. Recently, her comments on love, marriage, and relationships have sparked a major discussion on social media.
Kangana strongly criticized the idea of “love at first sight” often portrayed in films. She stated that such concepts do not exist in real life and are merely illusions created for cinematic appeal. According to her, falling in love just by looking at someone’s appearance is unrealistic and misleading.
She emphasized that true connection develops only over time, through understanding, mutual respect, and shared experiences. Speaking about marriage and choosing a life partner, she advised today’s generation to be more practical in their approach. She noted that finding someone who truly understands and walks alongside you is rare, and if such a person enters one’s life, the relationship should be valued and protected with care.
Kangana also highlighted that in today’s fast-paced world, relationships are breaking very easily. She reminded that any bond requires patience, compromise, and emotional support to survive in the long run. According to her, no relationship is permanent or strong from the very beginning; it is built gradually through consistent effort from both individuals.
She further added that values like trust, honesty, and mutual respect form the foundation of a successful marital life. While cinema often presents love stories in a glamorous and idealistic way, real life, she said, is far more complex and challenging.
Kangana urged young people not to be influenced by unrealistic cinematic portrayals of romance. Instead, she encouraged them to think practically and prioritize sincerity and compatibility in relationships. She firmly believes that honesty between partners is what truly sustains a long-term relationship.
Known for frequently making headlines with her controversial remarks, Kangana’s thoughtful take on relationships this time has surprised many. Her perspective reflects a more mature and reflective understanding of human emotions, shaped by her close observation of life and people.
