Starring: Jagapathi Babu, Mamta Mohandas, Vimala Raman, Ashish Gandhi, Ganavi Laxman, Kalakeya Prabhakar, Rs Nanda, Divi Vadthya
Director: Ajay Samrat
Producer: Rasamayi Balakishan
Music Director: Ais Nawal Raja
Cinematographer: Santosh Shanamoni
Editor: B Nageswara Reddy
Release Date : July 07, 2023
The film “Rudrangi” featuring Jagapathi Babu in the lead role has been released and has been promoted strongly in recent days. Read our review to find out if the film has any juice in it or not.
Plot
The story is set in the early decades of Indian Independence in a village named Rudrangi in Telangana. It revolves around the childhood lovers, Mallesh and Rudrangi, who find themselves involved in a complex rivalry with the lecherous feudal lord Bhim Rao Deshmukh(Jagapathi Babu) and his dissatisfied second wife, Jwala Bhai.
Performances
Jagapathi Babu delivers a solid performance, gradually embodying the menacing and disgusting traits of his character. Mamta Mohandas surprises with her powerful portrayal of an arrogant Dorasani, effectively displaying various emotions. On the other hand, Ashish Gandhi’s performance falls short, while Vimala Raman, Kalakeya Prabhakar, and Ganavi Laxman fail to make a significant impact.
What’s Good
Performances
Drama
Heroines
What’s Bad
Loud Dialogues
Repeated scenes
Slow pace
Analysis
The film manages to offer surprises and engaging moments in the first half. The exploration of social backwardness, caste hierarchy, and the drama surrounding Mallesh and Jwala Bhai add depth to the narrative. However, the second half falls short of delivering emotional catharsis and becomes predictable. The film draws inspiration from the movie “Osey Ramulamma.”
The technical aspects of the film, including the background music by Ais Nawfal Raja and the cinematography by Santosh Shanamoni, have their moments but lack consistency. The action sequences could have been better executed to enhance the impact of the rebellion in the second half. The production design, VFX, and set work are appreciable.
The film showcases the ancient Telangana culture well through its dialogues. However, the action sequences are dull and lack depth. Despite its influences and engaging elements, the lack of emotional depth and subpar action sequences prevent the film from reaching its full potential.
Overall, “Rudrangi” exhibits potential in its first half but fails to maintain its momentum in the latter part. Nevertheless, the film’s sincerity in making and execution make it worth a watch. Do watch it when you have ample time on your hands.
Bottom Line – Decent period drama
2.75/5
