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Film: Surya S/O Krishnan
My Rating: 3.25/5
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Producer: Aascar Films
Direction: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Release Date: Nov 14th, 2008
Cast: Surya Siva Kumar, Simran, Divya Spandana, Sameera Reddy etc


My Review:

Surya S/O Krishnan is an emblematic Gautham Menon film which appears to be pretty close to his factual life along with a message at the conclusion. The movie has a two hour 48 minutes extensive heavy sentiment drama and has all the ingredients of anecdote, love, comedy and at last promotes non- smoking deeply, as it gives a hard slap to all the smokers who can face the cruel outcome of dreaded disease Cancer. Surya is outstanding and Simran pilfers the show with her outstanding acting skills.

Story:

Surya (Junior Surya), son of Krishnan is a sensitively bonded guy with his parents as well as his sister. He grows up seeing his parent’s enormous love en route for each other and the fervor towards their son and daughter. The dissimilar phases of life, are well portrayed in this film as the child, teenage life, adulthood in a man’s world are well exemplified. Surya is intimately close to his father and Simran who plays the character of mother to him, motivates him for being strappingly will- powered and also to be psychologically weak sometimes.

Krishnan (Senior Surya) is Surya’s Father who is a middle class man and ventures out to USA in order to fetch his true love Simran. They marry and are proud parents of two siblings. Surya and his sister as told earlier get the inspiration and lesson from their parents that nothing is impossible in this world if your allegiance and the sacredness in heart are well pure.
With these values, Junior Surya gets into his adult hood with a brief love phase in his life. He falls in love with Meghna (Sameera reddy) but the love ends as soon as it is started as Meghna decides to part her ways in order to pursue her professional dreams. She prefers to chase her dreams rather than accompanying Surya. Moved by this Surya regrets to be in love with Meghna and desires for a beloved who is in lines of his mother Malini (Simran).

Surya fetches a defense cop profession and is posted somewhere in Jammu and Kashmir. After a few reels of regular kidnapping and goon bashing drama, Surya’s heroic skills are well expressed. Unluckily, he is informed about his father Krishnan’s illness of cancer and leaves the base camp, to be with his family.

He immediately packs and moves to his family and realizes that his father Krishnan is ill and his mother Malini is shaken by this incident. But again, Krishnan inspires his son by his strong will power and determination to invade out through his illness.

Then Surya’s wife Priya (Divya Spandana) enters his life and they marry happily. But Krishnan’s illness deepens day by day and this makes him close to his grave. In a scene which is heart touching, where he tries hard to express something to his grandson, but fails to do as his Vocal Cords fail indicating the last stages of life.

The complete movie is crammed with emotion and love towards a family. Furthermore the movie is loaded with a poignant drama in all scenes.

Lastly, the movie tops with an acceptable climax plus this is a anticipation which must be seen on the big screen.

Performances:

Surya Siva Kumar plays the dual role of Krishnan and Surya in this film. The actor doesn’t need a certificate for his acting as he has immense talent. The senior Surya looks more promising with his make up and depicts a perfect middle aged person with lots of experience to reveal. Junior Surya plays the role of an obedient son to his father and is tinged with some love, romance and mother sentiment from the female characters.

Simran plays the character of Malini who is a Pativratha to Krishnan. She plays the role with ease and takes on the limelight of this film.

Priya is the character played by Divya Spandana. The character demands some love, attitude and also sometimes emotions and Divya Justifies her character as a wife to Surya.

Sameera Reddy enters the life of the hero like a breeze and plays the character of Meghna. She moves around the trees with the hero and finally departs.
On the total, the movie is exceedingly sloppy drama which has zero for the mass crowds.

Final Point:

Nice movie go and watch...

Avakai Biryani Movie Reveiw | Avakaya Biryani Telugu Movie Reveiw

Film:Avakaya Biryani
My Rating: 2.5/5
Music: Manikanth Kadri
Presented By: Sekhar Kammula
Cinematography: Shyam
Producers: Sekhar Kammula and Chandrasekhar Kammula
Direction: Anish Kuruvilla
Release Date: Nov 14th, 2008
Cast: Kamal Kamaraju, Bindu Madhavi, Rao Ramesh etc


My Review:

Story:

Akbar (Kamal Kamaraju) is an auto driver in a village called Devarakonda and also works as paper boy in the early morning. He is an orphan as lost his father in childhood. He, along with other young uneducated gang lives under the rule of Masterjee (Rao Ramesh), the village head. Babar, a Muslim leader in that place wishes to divert Akbar as religious chauvinist. But Akbar follows 'love all' concept.

A Brahmin family newly comes to that village in exodus from another village and resides in a house. Their plan is to start a hotel business there and also sell avakaya. Lakshmi (Bindu Madhavi), the elder daughter in that family falls in love with Akbar.

How Akbar and Lakshmi unite? How the Hindu-Muslim love is accepted by Lakshmi's father who believes in strict Brahminism? How the hotel business will be started by that family? How Akbar becomes a hero in his village from mere auto driver? All these form the rest of narration.


Analysis:
It's a movie that moves in a different but slow pace. Technical brilliance is seen in making with creative cinematography, worth mentioning framing, enticing music and quality RR. The tempo of the movie and also the subject chosen for it recalls the 1990s Delhi Doordarshan TV serials like Govind Nihalani's 'Tamas', 'Malgudi Days' etc. It's a genre of movie that would be liked and disliked in equal form. In other words to say, there would be good number of audiences on both the sides. Director Aneesh tried to balance the equation between his creativity and commercial point. But on a whole at the end, it gives a 'boring feel' for some and a 'good relief' for others.

The film aptly suits to hit the film festivals across the world. It has some message in it. Aneesh would have got better experience with the films those will be played in film festivals. Like Thangar Bachchan's 'Pallikoodam', where the lead role works hard for a social cause and the betterment of a place, here the lead role in 'Avakaya Biryani' also does the same. That may not be taken as the only common point between the two. The way the story is narrated with remote village backdrop, limited set of characters with typical characterizations etc.

To sum up, the film has lacked in energy and audiences find it difficult to get connect to it. When story is not running at faster pace that should be filled in by comedy. Or if there is no comedy to show, the story should run. Although Aneesh has comparison with many award winning film makers, he brought some doubts in the heads of some audiences:

How a village family goes to another remote village for livelihood? Many audiences felt that it would have been convincing had they gone to city. And again why the heroine goes to Hyderabad to sell pickles?

How the village head Masterjee speaks in pure Andhra accent in Devarakonda, a Telangana village?

What is the characterization of Babar? He roams as vagabond on a motor cycle for some time and dresses up like MIM leader and sits along with CM other time and appears as 'Mutton Shop Mastan' in another frame. Finally he loses himself in an auto race with hero!!!

Leaving those trivial doubts aside, the film has got many concoctions that suit for Film Festivals. Religious tolerance, inter-religious love, village politics, auto race, auto driver growing as Mandal President and all. The style of narration is something different without the influences of any contemporary director. The notable minus in the movie is lack of sufficient humor and comedy. A couple scenes between village head Masterjee and an eccentric fried of hero Akbar during auto race bring laughs. Aneesh, after his blatant satire on Tollywood with 'Confessions of Film Maker' has made this commercial flick as his debut. Only a separate set of audience can patronize this movie.


Performances:

Kamal Kamaraju is ok with his physique and bearing but needs to groom in expressions and other histrionics. New girl Bindu Madhavi is ok with the character she played in the film. And she too needs to groom herself to show versatility.

Music by Manikanth is good and cinematography deserves great mention. The songs 'Mamidi kommaku maa chilakammaku', 'Nannu chupe addam..' and 'Govardhanameththaadu gopalude…' have received good applause.

Director would have done batter work on dialogues. The required punches were lacked on a whole leaving audiences without sufficient entertainment.

Final Analysis:

Some of us have gotten this remark forever on our report card- ‘Can Do Better’. Hopefully, Kuruvilla’s next won’t carry the same remark. There is potential. That much is obvious; we need to wait and watch. Just not Avakai Biryani-it’s not totally fullfilling.

Avakai Biryani hunger already started in America

Dallas, TX: Avakai Biryani pre-release party was celebrated by Touring Talkies in an authentic, colorful and unique way on Tuesday, November 13th at Flavors Indian Restaurant in Dallas. About 125 invitees attended this one of kind party.

All guests dressed in traditional wear ( pancha, lungi, dhothi, sherwani) or as Auto Drivers, cleaners ( The hero in Avakai Biryani is an auto driver) brought a special attraction and flavor to the party. Authentic dum biryanis (Chicken, Mutton and Vegetable) were served on plantain leaves along with Avakai and gongura. All Guests ate with hands relishing the days back home. It was like a marriage and festive mood transcended.

A Bajaj 4 Stroke real Auto rickshaw was brought specially for the party. Popular Movie Artist Shiva Reddy and Heroine Ruthika attended as special guests at the event. Shiva Reddy enthralled guests with his spontaneous comedy bits on "Avakai Biryani".

There was Dhol music which accentuated the party and made everybody join the dance at the end.

There is a lot of craze for Sekhar Kammula movies in the USA since the story of his movies revolves around the actors without losing focus, very close to nativity, no unnecessary fights or vulgarity. He built a special image in USA as clean movies for the entire family. Dallas is the hub for his movies. Touring talkies created history by celebrating "Godavari" and "Happy Days" 50 days functions in Dallas in a unique way on the boat on a big lake in Dallas. Also, "Happy Days" movie became one of the biggest grosser's in the USA. The expectations are high for "Avakai Biryani" which is releasing with 9 prints in USA on November 14th, Friday.

The Premiers of "Avakai Biryani" are schedules for Thursday, the November 13th release in all major cities in USA. Thousands of people are already lining up to buy tickets for these premier shows that are scheduled for November 13th Thursday night.

Telugu Singing Star In Guinness Book

These lines aptly fit in for Ghazal Srinivas without an iota of exaggeration. He made 'Ghazal' as his surname and as a universal truth whistles sound an echo when he sings ghazals, with the rhythm of kanjeera, from any dais.

Ghazal, the poetic form that took its genesis in Persia has spread its roots in Urdu and Telugu eventually. Dr C Narayana Reddy (C Na Re) and Dr Ghazal Srinivas are the pioneers to popularize ghazal form of poetry in Telugu. While C Na Re penned hundreds of ghazals and took them close to thousands of literary connoisseurs, Dr Ghazal Srinivas took the glory of ghazals to masses by singing for lakhs of crowds.

Now Gazal Srinivas has got his place in Guinness Book of World Records. He made a record by singing in 76 languages on the glory of Gandhism. Greatandhra.com congratulates Ghazal Srinivas on the occasion.

Genelia Chitchat!

Charming Genelia is now the most happening actress in India. Cute and bubbly characters in Bommarillu in and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na in Hindi paved her way to men’s heart. With a string of successes in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kananda, Genelia is practically living in her suitcases what with her constant juggling between cities. After the super success of Ready, Genelia will be seen in director Krishnavamsi’s Sasirekhaa Parinyam that is getting ready for release. On the location of the movie in Ramoji Film City, she spoke with film media about the film and her personal life. Excerpts from the chitchat..



Tell us about Sasirekhaa Parinayam

I play the role of a spirited, independent girl called Sasirekha. She doesn’t believe in dowry system and runs away from her marriage on this. On her journey she meets Abhi (played by Tarun) and what happens then is the crux of the movie. It is a story of a girl’s journey finding independence, striving for individuality. In our society, women are taken for granted. Sasirekha questions this.



Is it a rebellion kind of character!

Not exactly! Tell me which girl likes a price tag attached to her? That is what Sasirekha is against for and leaves her marriage. Sasirekha is like a child but with mature thinking. You can say, a child in women’s body. I am sure that every girl can easily relate with this Sasirekha. See, every girl working outside and in offices, tries to be diplomatic. They are always on guard. Unlike them, Sasirekha is free spirited.



Which character reflects Genelia - Hasini or Sasirekha?

Hasini is a role model but you can find qualities of Sasirekha in me too.



The title suggests that it is a heroine-oriented film!

No, it is not. 90 percent of the film revolves around both the lead characters – Tarun and me.



In Ready too, You did run away from marriage and you play the same role in Sasirekhaa Parinayam.

Ha..Ha. I hope I don’t have to runway from my own marriage in real life. Jokes apart, the two characters are quite different to each other. May be, I can be best choice for the Telugu version of RunAway Bride if someone wants to remake it (laughs).



Rumors have it that the movie is based on Jab We Met?

I want to categorically say that Sasirekhaa Parinayam is not remake of Jab We Met. It is nothing to do with that Bollywood movie. I don’t know how the rumors began but Sasirekhaa Parinayam has no similarities with any of the movies.



How is it working with director Krishnavamsi?

Initially I had not clue about his working style but I heard that he was egoistic, tough, etc. Having worked with him now, I found them false and learnt so much from him. His passion for films, his understanding benefited me profoundly. All these six years in my movie field, this is the first time that I have actually learnt a lot about many aspects about filmmaking, acting and others things. I have taken so much from Sasirekhaa Parinayam, which will help further my career.



Have you seen any of his films?

Yes. Loved his Murari. Actually, the briefing that I was given for Bommarillu was that the family setup would be on the lines of Murari.



Krishnavamsi is known for portraying heroines very glamorously!

He portrayed me extremely well in this film. His heroines are real, the ones that you actually see in our day-to-day life and no artificiality attached to them. He makes them look so glamorous yet have a soul to them. His heroines are not showpieces. Yes, I look glamorous but have no qualms the way he is shown me.



You are doing Bommarillu in all the three languages. How do you feel?

In fact, I am feeling so happy and I must be fortunate to play the same role in all the three languages - in Telugu, Tamil and now in Hindi. In most cases, when a film is remade in other languages the cast is replaced. Only in my case, it didn’t happen. I feel I am lucky.



How is life after Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’s success?

It has been overwhelming experience in the last one year. I had four hits in four languages this year. Ready in Telugu, Santosh Subramaniam in Tamil, Jaane Tu in Hindi, and maiden Kannada movie Satya In Love are big hits. Perhaps, I am the only actress to have four hits in four different languages in period of 12 months.



In all these four, which filmdom you prefer personally?

I enjoy working all the film industries. Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi audiences have received me so well and gave me success. Personally, Telugu is like my home. I am not saying it because I am doing a Telugu movie. In the last six years, my growth in Telugu has been very consistent - I had done second leads as well as heroine roles and now got prominence. Tollywood is my home.



How do you maintain your svelte figure?

Frankly speaking I eat in healthy way. That doesn’t meant that I don’t take Biryani’s or oil foods but I eat properly. Also I was athlete in my school days.



Current projects?

I am doing two Hindi films - Its My Life with Harman Baweja (Remake of Bommarillu), Life Partner directed by Abbas Mastan. Will accept Telugu film next year.

Marmayogi On Hold?

Has Kamal Haasan’s magnum opus Marmayogi, which was to be a joint production of Rajkamal and Pyramid Saimira been dropped?

The Kollywood grapevine is abuzz with rumours that the film has been shelved and Kamal has moved on to a new project. Another reason being stated is that Pyramid Saimira is not in a position to produce a mega budget movie
after the financial losses incurred due to the colossal failure of Kuselan. Kamal seems to have approached Sun Pictures, which decided to veto the project after going through the estimated budget report. Kamal’s dream project Marudhanayagam, also suffered a similar fate when it was shelved a couple of years back due to monetary constraints. A case of once bitten, twice shy, perhaps?

A press note issued on August 19, 2008 by Pyramid Saimira stated that they would produce Marmayogi in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu along with Rajkamal International. However, they remained mum on the budget and said, “We would not like to specify the exact cost of the project at this point.” The film is based on a story written by Kamal Haasan, who was also to direct the film and play the lead role. Five heroines — Hema Malini, Trisha, Shriya, Shobhana and Mumaith Khan were chosen by the actor to essay important roles along with Telugu star Venkatesh. A photoshoot of the film with Kamal and Trisha also took place at AVM studios in Chennai.

The same week, Trisha, who had given 200 days for the film, informed certain directors and producers that she was no longer a part of the project. She is reported to have signed Selvaraghavan’s new film with Vishal as her hero for which shooting is likely to start in January. She has also given the green signal to Gautham Menon to complete his long pending Chennayil Oru Mazhaikalam from December, and has also signed a new Telugu film. The first hint that the film was being dropped came when Kamal trimmed his beard, a look that he was sporting for Marmayogi and appeared in public at the Unnavrutham conducted by Nadigar Sangam. The first schedule of the film which was to start on November 5 in Ramoji Rao studio has been cancelled. Shriya, who was eager to shoot for the film, has now allotted the same dates for Vishal’s home production.

The latest we hear is that Kamal is starting an all new project titled Thalaivan Irukkiraan, for Gemini Films Circuit, who previously worked with the star in Vasool Raja MBBS. Sun TV, who has a working arrangement with Gemini Films is said to be closely associated with the project which will have music by AR Rahman. Rumour has it that it is going to be an action-adventure and will have a galaxy of stars like Rishi Kapoor, Venkatesh and Mohanlal. Sources close to Mohanlal confirmed that he will be a part of this film and was trying to juggle his dates to accommodate Kamal Haasan. A final sitting will be held in Chennai between Lal and Kamal some time next week to decide on the script. An official announcement will be made by Gemini Film Circuit, once the casting and logistics regarding the project is put in place, which will happen by the end of the month.

Trivikram, Anuska celebrates birthday

Sexy Anushka has turned 28. She celebrated her birthday today (Nov 7) with her friends and close family members. Her career is bright and happening now. She is the only heroine in Telugu after Ileana who demands Rs One Crore per a film. Anushka is all set to sizzle in a two piece bikini in her forthcoming film - Billa.

We at andhraroundup.com wish the sexy actress a very Happy Birthday. We also wish director Trivikram who is celebrating the birthday today

Trisha To Paired Up With NTR?

According to reliable sources, Kamal Haasan’s Marma Yogi has been postponed for some time. Trisha, who was cast as the lead opposite Kamal has given bulk dates for the film and had even stopped signing on new films. But the actress has now reportedly accepted two new projects. Selvaraghavan has approached her for his next movie with Vishal.

Trisha already teamed up in past with Selva earlier for Adavari Matalaku Arthale Verule,which turned out to be blockbuster. In fact, Selva has planned to make the movie in both Tamil and Telugu and Junior NTR has been approached for the Telugu version. Trisha will play the heroine in both versions.

Anushka In Men's Hostels

Got shocked to see this news?At a survey done some years ago Sonali Bendre was the most downloaded wall paper in the entire country. Which means, youth all over India were so excited to see her photographs.But today Anushka’s photographs are ruling the walls of the various hostels of the Osmania and Andhra University. Big posters of the lady in inviting dresses are being seen at these hostel rooms. Many say Anushka is the flavor of the Telugu youth. The posters are going unnoticed by the hostel maintenance staff. Many students say there is stiff competition from other students who want some other posters should be placed other than anushka.But as of now anushka rules the mens hostels.

Genelia Reveals Sasirekha Parinyam Story

Genelia is the most successful actress of the year and her last four films in tollywood are big hits. After the super success of Ready, Genelia will be seen in director Krishnavamsi’s Sasirekhaa Parinyam that is to be released soon.
In an interview Genelia reveals the story of sasirekha parinayam.She says "I play the role of a spirited, independent girl called Sasirekha. She doesn’t believe in dowry system and runs away from her marriage on this. On her journey she meets Abhi (played by Tarun) and what happens then is the crux of the movie. It is a story of a girl’s journey finding independence, striving for individuality. Tell me which girl likes a price tag attached to her? That is what Sasirekha is against for and leaves her marriage. Sasirekha is like a child but with mature thinking. You can say, a child in women’s body. I am sure that every girl can easily relate with this Sasirekha. See, every girl working outside and in offices, tries to be diplomatic. They are always on guard. Unlike them, Sasirekha is free spirited. In our society, women are taken for granted. Sasirekha questions this."

Asin Is Remembering Old Days

Asin ,the successful south heroine is now debuting into bollywood with Superstar Aamir khan in Ghazini.According to sources,she is not using nail cutter now-a-days.Though the film Ghazini is hit both in telugu and tamil,she is tensed with the result of ghazini in bollywood.She is biting her nails to reduce tension.She says "Students used to bite their nails at the time of examination due to tension,now i am doing the same.I am remembering all my old school days now.I am not just aiming for pass.I want distinction.I am just like student who wrote exam named ghazini".
She already signed other film in bollywood london dreams with salman khan and ajay devagan playing the lead roles.

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