Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Priya Prakash Warrier, Kethika Sharma
Director: Samuthirakhani
Producers: T.G. Vishwaprasad, Vivek Kuchibotla
Pawan Kalyan and his nephew Sai Dharam Tej team up for the first time in the film BRO, directed by Samuthirakani. The movie is inspired by a Tamil film called “Vinodaya Sitham.” It has good expectations and is releasing today. Top director Trivikram worked on the screenplay and dialogues for the Telugu version. Urvashi Rautela danced in a special song. People Media Factory and Zee Studios are the producers. Excitement is high for this power-packed collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej in BRO!
Story:
Mark alias Markandeyulu (Sai Dharam Tej) is the responsible provider for his family, having lost his father at a young age. He leads a principled life and is loved by everyone at home and work. However, his life takes a fantastical turn when he faces an accident, and TIME (played by Pawan Kalyan) grants him a 90-day extension to his life. The rest of the film explores the events during this grace period.
Analysis:
BRO is an adaptation of the Tamil film ‘Vinodhaya Sitham,’ helmed by the same director, Samuthirakani. The Telugu version attempts to enhance its commercial appeal by heavily relying on Pawan Kalyan’s charismatic presence. The film incorporates various popular Pawan Kalyan hit songs, some of which blend well with the narrative, while others feel forced. The first half is entertaining and effectively showcases Pawan Kalyan in different avatars as TIME. The film subtly weaves in political flavor dialogues without disrupting the flow.
The central theme of the story holds a philosophical touch, and the climax effectively portrays the essence of modern life. However, the film occasionally loses its essence amidst the elements added to cater to Pawan’s fans. At times, it feels like watching a compilation of Pawan Kalyan’s moments from audio functions or prerelease events. While the songs are decent, they don’t have much significance in the overall narrative. The production values are adequate, but the VFX work could have been better. Trivikram’s contribution doesn’t add much beyond including fan-centric elements.
Performances:
Pawan Kalyan steals the show with his screen presence, rescuing the film. Sai Dharam Tej delivers a competent performance as Mark, though he appears a bit uncomfortable in the dance sequences. Brahmanandam shines in his brief appearance, while Vennela Kishore and Tanikella Bharani have limited roles. The movie primarily revolves around the interactions between Pawan and Sai Dharam Tej.
Positives:
Pawan Kalyan’s Screen Presence
Pawan’s Hit Songs enhancing certain scenes
Entertainment in the First Half
Crisp Run Time
Negatives:
Shallow Storyline
Overwhelming Fan-centric Elements
Deviation from the original essence of the film
Verdict:
BRO works predominantly for Pawan Kalyan’s fans, providing an average experience for others. The film attempts to elevate Pawan’s character commercially but ends up overpowering the original soul of the story. Thaman’s energetic background score and the nostalgia for Pawan’s past hit songs keep the film engaging.