Friday, January 9, 2009

Pokiri(2006) Review

Ileana's and Mahesh Babu's is a match made in heaven, on screen atleast. Mahesh Babu and Prakash Raj in Pokiri, both considered to be in the upper echelons of their respective generations and both of them fine actors.

And both of them, in the same movie. (Well, this paragraph sure sounds like an ad, doesn’t it?) What's it about? Mahesh Babu is an intelliegence agent who gets assigned to a very special case. As Pandu he is to infiltrate a faction of the mob led by Prakash Raj, who befriends him and soon becomes his protégé.

Mahesh and Ileana

Meanwhile we are treated to a love track between Mahesh and Ileana who is inturn an aerobics instructor constantly harrased by Ashish Vidyardhi a cop. Pokiri is totally realistic.

Performances: Prakash Raj's character is not a high-roller; he’s not a mack daddy or a sharpshooter. He’s a loser but when Pandu joins his gang, he becomes an asset.
Mahesh is one of the finest actors today and this time he is a perfect choice to play the role.

His chemistry with Prakash Raj is incredible. Speaking of Mahesh, this is quite possibly his best role since Athadu. He looks rugged, energetic and has grown his hair long. Ileana shows how popular she's growing by each day, be it looks or her acting skill.

Pokiri Image

Prakash Raj couldn't dominate this time so it's become a cakewalk for the hero. Sayaji Shinde's positive role gets applause. Comedy falters at points.

Analysis: The energy in the film Pokiri makes one gets totally involved and moves the film in a very brisk pace. There is a possibility of editing a 15 minute scene in the film. Lot of sparks reminding you of Idiot is visible.

Music and re-recording and photography for Pokiri is very good. Rifle shooting takes a prominent position and action scenes get their share of identity.

Plus: Mahesh, Ileana, music and mass elements

Flaws: Villain's charactere getting weak and comedy track

Pokiri is not totally original: it has a uncommon approach, but it keeps elements of other, more traditional wiseguy movies. The script is filled to the brim with conventional dialogue and profanity-laden tirades (between the comedians), but that aspect had already been perfected.

Looks like Puri wanted to deliver a hit at any cost. Full of fun and entertainment and is gettinga positive talk all over.

Final Say: Pokiri is an example of how to make a movie right.Hoping that pokiri will rock in all languages


Jeevi rating: 3.5/5
Punchline: Mahesh all the way
Genre: Action
Type: Straight
Banner: Vaishno Academy
Cast: Mahesh Babu, Ileana, Prakash Raj, Sayaji Shinde, Asish Vidyardhi, Nasseer, Brahmanandam, Ali, Venu Madhav, Ajay, Rajesh, Sudha, Sony Raj, Jyothirana & Mumaith Khan
Music: Mani Sharma
Lyrics: Viswa & Bhaskarabhatla
Cinematography: Shyam K Naidu
Editing: Marthand K Vanekatesh
Fights: Vijayan
Presents: Srimati Indira
Story - screenplay - direction - dialogues - producer: Puri Jagan

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