Review of Khaleja

Khaleja (2010)
7/10
A Trivikram mark film....But certainly not for all genres
21 November 2010
Warning: Spoilers
I firstly must admit that I've never liked Mahesh's acting until this movie and after watching this, I can't deny the fact that he is the best entertaining actor(I still doubt his movies selection though) in Tollywood.

The combination of Trivikram and Mahesh is always a high-expectation movie(after their Athadu-one of the evergreen movies of Telugu film history) and they were able to reach up to the expectations- I have to say. Most of the audience might not feel the same, because they might not like the idea of a human being treated as GOD, they might take it as an exaggeration, but in the final moments of the movie Trivikram through the dialogs of Ramesh Rao explains why he chose the character to be considered as GOD(which unfortunately most of the audience do not give a damn about). But for serious movie lovers this is a treat to watch.

Mahesh, after a long time(or I must say for the very first time)proved himself as an actor. After his last movies Sainikudu, Athidhi I just felt that the serious look on his face got glued to his acting. But in this movie-Boy, did he act...He was simply awesome...Everything about him in this movie was nothing short of PERFECT.

Its true that Anushka's role was just like any other Telugu heroine's role in the movies(just for the purpose of filling in the Songs). But she has done well for her character.

Ali, Brahmi and the Sunil trio have tried their very best to lead the comedy, but its the show stopper Mahesh(as one of the dialog in the movie says-"If any one is to do comedy here, that would be me")that rocks the screen with both his comedy and the newly adapted "Dialog delivery" style, which aptly suited for this character.

All the other characters were good-Shafi, Prakash Raj has done justice for their roles.

Finally, to say about TRIVIKRAM, It would be apt to say that he is one of the few THINKING directors in Tollywood today. He has put in a lot of effort, both with his dialogs and his direction- which has ultimately paid off in making this excellent movie.

For the audience, this movie, if watched with out any expectations and preconceived notions, you'll have your heart in your stomach because that's the amount of entertainment this movie has.

I'll give this a 7/10 as it is not definitely for all genres of movie watchers, but surely a very good movie to enjoy upon.
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