Starring: Naga Shaurya, Yukti Thareja, Shine Tom Chacko, Satya, Brahmaji, Rajkumar Kasireddy
Director: Pawan Basamsetti
Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri
Music Director: Pawan CH
Rangabali, featuring the promising actor Naga Shaurya and directed by Pawan Basamsetti, has hit the theaters today. Let’s delve into the film and see how it fares.
Plot:
Shaurya (Naga Shaurya) is a laid-back individual deeply attached to his hometown, Rajavaram. Reluctantly, he is sent to Vizag by his father for studies. In Vizag, he falls in love with Sahaja (Yukti Thareja), a doctor. However, Sahaja’s father (Murali Sharma) opposes their marriage due to an issue related to the Rangabali center in Rajavaram. What is this issue? Does Shaurya manage to resolve it? And how is Parasuram (Shine Tom Chacko) connected to the problems surrounding the Rangabali center? The movie unfolds the answers to these questions.
Pros:
Naga Shaurya effortlessly portrays the role of a boy-next-door and impresses with his dedication to his hometown and his confrontation with influential figures. His improved dialogue delivery, especially during intense scenes, is commendable. Shaurya’s comedic timing is also noteworthy.
Comedian Satya shines in his role, providing impeccable comedic timing and eliciting laughter from the audience with his expressions and dialogues. He carries the first half of the film effortlessly.
Goparaju Ramana delivers an enjoyable performance in a small but impactful role, particularly in his interactions with Naga Shaurya.
The director successfully makes the first half engaging, thanks to well-executed comedy scenes involving Shaurya and Satya.
Cons:
The story lacks a strong hook to captivate the audience. While the first half is handled well, with decent comedy scenes involving Shaurya, his friends, and his family, the second half falls short. The director fails to capitalize on the setup from the first half due to weak writing. The screenplay further exacerbates the issue, resulting in Rangabali falling below expectations.
It is disappointing to see talented actor Shine Tom Chacko’s character lacking sufficient screen time. Additionally, the character’s poor development and underwhelming face-off scenes with Naga Shaurya fail to make an impression.
Despite having Murali Sharma and Sarathkumar in key roles, the director fails to utilize their potential effectively. Better-written scenes could have enhanced their impact. Characters like Anantha Sriram serve no significant purpose in the film’s plot.
Furthermore, comedian Satya’s presence is scarce in the second half. Trimming his character reduces the potential impact on the movie’s outcome.
The second half, especially from the pre-climax onwards, is a major disappointment. By the time the audience grasps what is happening, the film ends abruptly, leading to a forced conclusion.
Verdict:
In summary, Rangabali is a poorly written action comedy drama with incomplete execution. While Naga Shaurya’s performance and Satya’s comedy provide some highlights, the film overall offers little to be enthusiastic about. If you choose to watch it, it is advisable to keep your expectations modest.