Movie Review: Babu Bangaram
Rating: 2.25/5
Cast: Venkatesh, Nayantara, Sampath, Posani Krishna Murali, Jayaprakash, Pruthvi, Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, Shavukaru Janaki, Giri and Others.
Cinematography: Richard Prasad
Music: Ghibran
Producer: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
Story-Dialogues: Maruthi-Darling Swamy
Screenplay-Direction: Maruthi
Release Date: 12th August 2016
Venkatesh & Maruthi were supposed to do a film together few years ago. However, That project got shelved after a Writer accused Maruthi of using the subject penned by him without prior permission. Finally, The crazy combo materialized with 'Babu Bangaram' and the film released Today amidst good expectations. Let's see if Maurthi continued the success streak or not...
Synopsis:
ACP Krishna (Venkatesh) accidentally meets Shailaja (Nayantara) during a surveillance and falls in love with her. Krishna befriends Shailaja claiming that he is an NRI. Just when Shailaja was about to accept his love, She comes to know that Krishna is a Cop who want to send his father, an accused in a murder case, behind the bars and parts ways with him. Why Shailaja's Father has been absconding? Did he really commit the crime? Does Sailaja realize the intention of Krishna? Grab tickets of 'Babu Bangaram' to find answers!
Performances:
In one way, 'Babu Bangaram' is a feast for Daggubati Fans. A lot of care has been taken on Venky's styling and he appears in the manner in which fans love to watch. Particularly, His screen presence is very impressive. Venkatesh tried his best to entertain but didn't succeed much.
Nayantara neither impressed with glamour nor performance. Frankly, There is nothing much for her to showcase her acting skills.
Pruthvi & Posani tickled the funny bone. Brahmanandam fails. Sampath and Jayaprakash were alright. Vennela Kishore & Giri entertain to some extent.
Pros:
Venkatesh's Screen Presence
Pruthvi's Comedy
Music
Cons:
Screenplay
Direction
Technicalities:
Songs composed by Ghibran were pretty good. Even Background Score is decent enough. The theme music used for Hero's role reminds us of RGV Films. Richard Prasad's Camera Work is so pleasant. Production Values are good. 'Babu Bangaram' is the weakest film in Maruthi's career both as a Writer & Director. Story is predictable. The Director failed to provide necessary entertainment to make it look even worse. Of course, Fans will love few sequences of Venky thoroughly and Credit goes to Maruthi for it. But, Such scenes were very less in number to bail out this movie from becoming a dud.
Analysis:
Most of the Young Directors prefer re-cycling of Old Subject rather than experiment with New Concepts. Even Maruthi is no different. Remember, 'Nirnayam' starring Nag & Amala. 'Babu Bangaram' is similar to this 90s flick in many ways.
The episodes which were meant to be funny doesn't invoke laughter. Although Pruthvi & Posani does their bit, Comedy that audience expect from a Hero like Venkatesh is missing. Surprisingly, Maruthi failed to generate humor after penning a unique characterization to Venky. Pruthvi carries the entire First Half on his shoulders. Had if Venky's Role was equally entertaining, The end result would have been a lot different. Maruthi didn't handle the pre-Interval sequence where Nayan comes to know about the identity of Venky properly. One must say 'Babu Bangaram' is pretty bad remake of 'Nirnayam'.
Predictability is the biggest drawback of 'Babu Bangaram'. Neither Story nor Screenplay keeps the audience hooked to the screens. Inconsistency in narration works against the movie. Heroism in the Second Half will impress the Mass Audience to some extent. Comedy Track of Brahmanandam looks forced. Posani brings the much needed comic relief in the Second Half. 'Bobbili Raja' touch in the end is the high point of the movie.
'Babu Bangaram' is boring to say the least. Had if comedy blocks were entertaining, Viewers would have stepped out of theaters with a smile on their faces. While Fans would love Venky's look & Bobbili Raja touch, Common Audience will enjoy Pruthvi's punchlines in the First Half. Don't expect anything more!
Bottom Line: Could Have Been Lot Better!
Rating: 2.25/5
Cast: Venkatesh, Nayantara, Sampath, Posani Krishna Murali, Jayaprakash, Pruthvi, Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, Shavukaru Janaki, Giri and Others.
Cinematography: Richard Prasad
Music: Ghibran
Producer: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
Story-Dialogues: Maruthi-Darling Swamy
Screenplay-Direction: Maruthi
Release Date: 12th August 2016
Venkatesh & Maruthi were supposed to do a film together few years ago. However, That project got shelved after a Writer accused Maruthi of using the subject penned by him without prior permission. Finally, The crazy combo materialized with 'Babu Bangaram' and the film released Today amidst good expectations. Let's see if Maurthi continued the success streak or not...
Synopsis:
ACP Krishna (Venkatesh) accidentally meets Shailaja (Nayantara) during a surveillance and falls in love with her. Krishna befriends Shailaja claiming that he is an NRI. Just when Shailaja was about to accept his love, She comes to know that Krishna is a Cop who want to send his father, an accused in a murder case, behind the bars and parts ways with him. Why Shailaja's Father has been absconding? Did he really commit the crime? Does Sailaja realize the intention of Krishna? Grab tickets of 'Babu Bangaram' to find answers!
Performances:
In one way, 'Babu Bangaram' is a feast for Daggubati Fans. A lot of care has been taken on Venky's styling and he appears in the manner in which fans love to watch. Particularly, His screen presence is very impressive. Venkatesh tried his best to entertain but didn't succeed much.
Nayantara neither impressed with glamour nor performance. Frankly, There is nothing much for her to showcase her acting skills.
Pruthvi & Posani tickled the funny bone. Brahmanandam fails. Sampath and Jayaprakash were alright. Vennela Kishore & Giri entertain to some extent.
Pros:
Venkatesh's Screen Presence
Pruthvi's Comedy
Music
Cons:
Screenplay
Direction
Technicalities:
Songs composed by Ghibran were pretty good. Even Background Score is decent enough. The theme music used for Hero's role reminds us of RGV Films. Richard Prasad's Camera Work is so pleasant. Production Values are good. 'Babu Bangaram' is the weakest film in Maruthi's career both as a Writer & Director. Story is predictable. The Director failed to provide necessary entertainment to make it look even worse. Of course, Fans will love few sequences of Venky thoroughly and Credit goes to Maruthi for it. But, Such scenes were very less in number to bail out this movie from becoming a dud.
Analysis:
Most of the Young Directors prefer re-cycling of Old Subject rather than experiment with New Concepts. Even Maruthi is no different. Remember, 'Nirnayam' starring Nag & Amala. 'Babu Bangaram' is similar to this 90s flick in many ways.
The episodes which were meant to be funny doesn't invoke laughter. Although Pruthvi & Posani does their bit, Comedy that audience expect from a Hero like Venkatesh is missing. Surprisingly, Maruthi failed to generate humor after penning a unique characterization to Venky. Pruthvi carries the entire First Half on his shoulders. Had if Venky's Role was equally entertaining, The end result would have been a lot different. Maruthi didn't handle the pre-Interval sequence where Nayan comes to know about the identity of Venky properly. One must say 'Babu Bangaram' is pretty bad remake of 'Nirnayam'.
Predictability is the biggest drawback of 'Babu Bangaram'. Neither Story nor Screenplay keeps the audience hooked to the screens. Inconsistency in narration works against the movie. Heroism in the Second Half will impress the Mass Audience to some extent. Comedy Track of Brahmanandam looks forced. Posani brings the much needed comic relief in the Second Half. 'Bobbili Raja' touch in the end is the high point of the movie.
'Babu Bangaram' is boring to say the least. Had if comedy blocks were entertaining, Viewers would have stepped out of theaters with a smile on their faces. While Fans would love Venky's look & Bobbili Raja touch, Common Audience will enjoy Pruthvi's punchlines in the First Half. Don't expect anything more!
Bottom Line: Could Have Been Lot Better!