Nayak - a perfect entertainer
A film's success is measured by how well it engages, entertains, and makes you think without going overboard and Ram Charan-starrer 'Naayak' does the first two with ease.
In the realms of regular commercial arena with nothing new to offer in terms of content, director VV Vinayak with his trusted lieutenant writer Akula Shiva present a thorough entertainer.
'Nannu uritheestharani nuvvu bhayapaduthunnav vaanni inka champaledani nenu badapaduthunna' are the words of Siddharth Naayak (Ram Charan) to his sister (Surekha).
He arrives in Kolkata to appear in an exam, but couple of untoward incidents which shows what Minister Rawat (Pradeep Rawat) is up to attract him.
Naayak's brother-in-law (Rajeev) who has series of evidence to nail the culprits behind every other illegal empire in Kolkata is killed by Rawaat's first brother (Dev Gill).
Naayak kills Dev and there he is - the next big thing in Kolkata. Pledged to kill Rawat too at the Kumbh Mela, he is arrested while attempting to accomplish his mission.
Software engineer Cherry, a lookalike of 'Naayak' happens to be at the scene. Cherry, a happy-go lucky guy and who has a girlfriend Madhu (Kajal) gets to know about Naayak. What next?
The film is writer Shiva's show from start to finish. He appeared to have handed over a subject which has all the necessary elements of action, drama, and romance with entertainment in more than required proportions.
And being an able director as he is, Vinayak does more than his bit in delivering goods and is highly supported by his regular's like Brahmanandam, MS Narayana and Jayaprakash Reddy. Added support from Charan too was a blessing in disguise for the filmmaker.
Every dialogue of Shiva is penned in a manner that it either packs a punch or tickles your funny bone. If dialogues like 'Premakosam evarnaina edhiranchali kani preminche ammaini bedirinchukudadhu, Areani batti maradaniki idhi climate kadhu courage' etc, indicate his serious tone, then he is not far behind coming to 'entertaining' dialogues.
Manam nashanam ayipoina parledhu pakkodu matram bagupadakudadhu adhe Indian psychology, Wine shops ki friendstho vellali criminalsni pattukodaniki single ga vellali from the mouths of seasoned comedians will have you rolling in the aisles.
And oh yeah, a particular Charan's dialogue didn't spare the media too (Media public kosam panicheyali kani publicity kosam kadhu). Was that called for?
Another feature which made sure that the film is packaged as full-meals to the fans is uncle Pawan Kalyan's film 'Gabbar Singh' tidbits and his name more than three times in the film- a feast for fans.
If he was not enough his son Akira's name too was brought into the proceedings. Why? Nah! That you have to watch it on the big screen.
The remix version of Subhalekha rasukunna misses the old tinge of being filmed in moonlight, but Charan and Amala groove their heart out, making sure that they match to the chemistry of Chiranjeevi and Radha.
However, not minding the story, the structure of the second half was a big letdown. Naayak's rise to power and his equation with Rawaat which changes over a period of time was given a step-motherly treatment.
Vinayak was happier shifting focus on the entertainment quotient. Climax too was a dampener, but by then everybody will be happy with the way the film has shaped up.
Charan looks dapper in stylish outfits and his swift moves add more life to the flick. He carries two roles with conviction, but in the long run is overshadowed by brilliant performances from Brahmanandam, MS and Jayaprakash Reddy in particular.
They were in their elements and Reddy's one-liners, like Posani Krishna Murali's, bring the house down every time. Kajal and Amala Paul have added the necessary oomph factor and there is nothing much to talk about their roles nor for that matter the antagonists of the film. Thaman scores with his music and re-recording.
Summing up, 'Naayak' is a perfect foil for mega power fans this Sankranthi. It is like a sumptuous meal and has blockbuster written all over it.
News Posted: 10 January, 2013
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