Cast: NTR
, Samantha , Praneetha , Sayaji Shinde , Brahmanandam and Others
Directed
by : Santosh Srinivas
Produced
by : Bellamkonda Ganesh B
Banner
:Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions
Music by :
Thaman
Release
Date : 2014-08-29
Rating:3/5
Rabhasa Movie Review
Young
Tiger NTR who had a setback with his previous film Ramayya Vastavayya is back
with Rabhasa. Director Santosh Srinivas who made an impression with debut film
Kandireega has churned out a family drama with a mix of comedy and action.
Story?
Karthik
(NTR) gives word to his mother that he would marry his Attayya's daughter Indu
(Samantha) and starts a mission to bring a change in his Mavayya's (Sayaji
Shinde) character. However, Karthik mistakenly runs after another girl
(Praneetha) thinking that she is his Maradalu. Later Karthik realizes his
mistake, but also comes to know that Indu is already in love with another
person.
Performances:
NTR:
NTR has
done similar type of roles in the past. It is an absolute cakewalk for him. He
is at his best in comedy scenes and has excelled in the confrontation scenes
with the villains. He treats his fans to good dances in a couple of songs. NTR
looked stylish even in the action scenes.
Samantha:
Samantha
didn't get much of a chance to exhibit her talent. She did well within the
limitations of her character. Her presence will help the film to attract
youngsters.
Others:
Praneetha's
role is limited to few scenes and a song. She looked awkward with that makeup
and fails to make an impact. Sayaji Shinde and Jaya Prakash Reddy have done the
same zillion times before. Brahmanandam entry is delayed until the last hour
and he has once again done more than enough to save this routine fare. The rest
of the cast help in the film moving ahead.
Technicalities:
Music:
Thaman's
music is mediocre except for the song sung by NTR. Even the visuals and
choreography are not arresting to make the songs appealing. Background score is
not up to the mark in few scenes.
Direction:
Director
Santosh Srinivas tried to cater this film to all sections of audience. He has
put all kinds of emotions in it to make it a perfect potboiler. Story of the
film offers nothing novel and the screenplay goes haywire without any proper
direction. Director simply changed the mode of the film from action to comedy
without thinking about the logic. Most of the recent hits are following the
same pattern and the director just offered what the doctor ordered.
Other
Technicalities:
Editing is
alright. Cinematography is good. Dialogues are funny at times. There are some
impressive emotional dialogues too. Producer spent lavishly on the film.
Positives:
NTR
Second
Half
Negatives:
Story and
Screenplay
Music
Analysis:
Rabhasa
neither have a good story nor arresting screenplay. You could easily guess that
it would be an unending routine fare right at the start of the film. Rabhasa
follows all the cliches and excludes all the logics to reach the interval
point. Viewers who have watched tons of Telugu films will expect that there
will be a big twist or bang before the break. But director tried something
differently and ended the first half without any bang.
First half
of the film is utterly boring with uninteresting college episodes and poor
songs. Second half also moves on a predictable note as the director shifts into
Kandireega mode. Nothing looks bright until Brahmanandam enters the scene.
Comedy in a couple of scenes is good and has saved this film from ending up as
a dud. Brahmi and NTR shouldered the film and carried it to the climax.
Director
offered high doses of sentiment before signing off and made sure that this film
has everything for everyone. Rabhasa is a typical Telugu commercial film which
would satisfy the audience that doesn't expect anything more from a movie.
Comedy in the second half would make this a safe bet at the box office. But the
audience who look for some variety and novelty will be left fuming by the end.
Rabhasa is a commercial film made for masala lovers. Liking it or not will
purely depend upon your personal taste.
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