Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Saptagiri, Raj Kumar Kasireddy, Rayancha Kokkura, Vishika, Hasini Sudheer, Pammi Sai, VTV Ganesh, Vennela Kishore, Rajiv Kanakala
Crew:
Music Director: Shravan Bharadwaj
Cinematography: Satish Mutyala
Editing: Koti
Writer-Director: Veeru Ulavala
Producer: Bathula Koteswara Rao
Purushaha Movie directed by Veeru Ulavala released today in theatres. Pawan Kalyan, Saptagiri, and Raj Kumar Kasireddy are playing prominent roles. Let's discuss about the film in detail.
Plot:
Childhood friends Govind (Pawan Kalyan), Sattibabu (Saptagiri), and Srinu (Raj Kumar) constantly bicker with their wives. When the trio attends their friend Kissu's (Vennela Kishore) wedding, their wives stumble upon his personal diary. Shocked by what they read about their husbands, the women immediately file for divorce. What exactly is written in that diary? Can the friends save their marriages? Watch the movie to know more.
Analysis:
The film follows the well-known Tollywood trope of frustrated husbands, drawing inspiration from blockbuster comedies like 'Kshemanga Velli Labhamga Randi' and 'F2'. Director Veeru Ulavala presents the daily struggles of married men almost like a biopic of an average husband, while cleverly highlighting the importance of wives in a family. The first half is highly entertaining, packed with relatable marital conflicts and the hilarious chaos of Vennela Kishore’s wedding. His 'Window' episode is an absolute riot and remains a major comedy highlight.
As the narrative shifts to a courtroom drama in the second half, the comedy naturally dips. The court scenes follow a routine format, and the wives deciding on divorce over trivial diary entries feels a bit exaggerated. However, the 'House Husband' track featuring Pammi Sai provides good laughs while offering a thought-provoking perspective to keep the audience engaged.
Generating organic comedy is a challenge these days, but 'Purushaha' manages to entertain the viewers. Although the film carries shades of older movies and lacks a completely fresh storyline, the comedy tracks—especially those projecting the three leads as quirky superheroes—work out well. The director skillfully adds a warm emotional touch right before the climax. Even though the final twist feels familiar, it wraps up the story neatly, delivering a satisfying and feel-good ending.
Positives:
Hilarious first half
Lead trio's comedy timing
Vennela Kishore's performance
Feel-good climax
Negatives:
Routine courtroom drama
Slightly dragged second half
Bottomline:
A hilarious and relatable weekend entertainer for families
Rating: 2.75/5
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