Katamarayudu movie review:This no-brainer entertainer is tailor made for Pawan Kalyan fans

Here's our review of Pawan Kalyan's Katamarayudu.

By karthika raveendran
| Updated: March 24, 2017 3:20 PM IST

Pawan Kalyan's much awaited Katamarayudu finally hit theatres today. Despite being a Telugu release, it saw a grand opening in Tamil Nadu. The film starred Shruti Haasan, Ali in pivotal roles. This film is a remake of Ajith Kumar's Veeram directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani. In the original version, Tamannaah Bhatia played the lead role. The film fared excellently at the box office and also received positive reviews. So will the remake live up to the original version? Let's find out: Also Read - Shruti Haasan gets inked again; here's all you need to know about her new Lord Murugan's Vel tattoo

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It's about an ordinary yet powerful man named Katamarayudu who lives with his four brothers. He is the kind of person who resorts to violence to make sure justice is served. Sort of like Robin hood. But there's a problem - his brothers want to get married to their respective companions but because Marayudu is against the idea, they have to put the idea on hold. That's when the brothers decide to introduce him to Avanti, a girl of his taste so that he will eventually fall in love and warm up to the idea of marriage. But Avanthi doesn't like the fact that he resorts to violence, and asks him to change his ways for her family's sake who lost their brother because of his violent ways. But then Avanti's family is in trouble now. Will Marayudu go back to his old ways to save her family or devise a new strategy? Also Read: Katamarayudu quick movie review: Pawan Kalyan is invincible in this massy entertainer Also Read - Jacqueline Fernandez receives letter from jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar on Easter; calls her 'My Baby my Bomma'

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What's hot

Let's put it simply - This is a no-brainer entertainer. It has elements of romance, action, drama that makes it the perfect masala film. Pawan Kalyan as a local yet brawny man fits the bill. His mannerisms, especially the way he lifts that mundu will have you whistling especially if you are a Power Star fan. Although the action scenes are exaggerated at several instances, Pawan Kalyan's screen presence is admirable. In the romantic scenes, he's not trying too hard and that's a good thing. There are a few light-hearted moments that you can breeze through without cringing. Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan's chemistry is a big highlight; while she emotes opens, his subtle expression complement her perfectly. In this movie, Shruti Haasan does good as the chirpy bubbly girl. Although cliched, she is not a complete waste of space. Ali's comic timing is bang on as usual but he was better in Khaidi no 150.

What's not

The exaggerated action scenes are a put off at several instances. Why do men fly in the air every time he throws in a punch? Why can't the scenes be a little realistic? But then again, that is hard to come by when it's a Pawan Kalyan movie. The songs are horrendous and completely unnecessary. Pawan Kalyan should stop playing the suave guy. He's better off playing local roles where there's thara mass appeal that he brings on effortlessly. The second half could have been snipped further as it seemed to drag. It's a no fuss story, but it does not tug on your heartstrings. The over-dramatic pauses every time Pawan Kalyan punched and mouthed a few dialogues was NOT required.

What should you do

Don't think too much. If you have to watch this movie, leave your brains behind and witness the audince screming and howling every time Power Star makes an entry. And if you are a Pawan Kalyan fan, do not miss it at any cost.

Rating : 2.5 out of 5

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Bykarthika raveendran
| Updated: March 24, 2017 3:20 PM IST