Srimanthudu works because of three reasons them being Mahesh Babu being used to his maxim potential, the role of Harsha fits him like a glove. The director made sure he used all of Mahesh's characteristics which have made him famous till now they are smartly placed into his character too look genuine.The other two reasons are the sensible story which connects with everyone from the family audiences to the masses and finally it was made sure the masses where fully pleased with some good action sequences, with some a whistle worth song or two too.
Therefore a film like Srimanthudu is set for blockbuster status. But for me even though i read about the immense positive reviews about the film,I still found the story a little common and predictable. But what won me over was the hero's character and his characterization which I could relate too. And the films final message of how money is not the most important thing in life, how helping others grow with you is more important, it gives a real reason to live, and makes society move forward positively . We in the rustle, bustle of life forget about our roots.How people are struggling back home, it is our duty/debt to go back and make a change in any small way so we can see the growth of rural areas into a place where people want to live. In short after becoming successful in life don't forget the were you came from, and the people responsible for your success. A strong message like that is what makes Srimanthudu a winner.
Story wise Srimanthudu tells the story of a man named Harsha, who is a son of a billionaire. His dad wants him to take over the business, but Harsha does not want too. Harsha is lost in his own world, he does not know what he really wants to do but he knows that he doesn't care about making loads of money, and that he loves helping people who are less privileged. He then eventually finds out he is interested in rural studies and pursues those studies, and doing so also falls in love with a fellow student. Through all this,conflicts keep on arising, and he finds himself heading to his native village. What is reason for him to go back to his native village, and is he successful in his reason is what makes up the the rest of the plot.To know more rush to the theatres.
Acting wise its a Mahesh Babu show all the way, he rules the roost. He has been given an amazing character, and with it gives one of his career best performances. The superstar shines Shruti Hassan excels in a substantial role, she has has matured as an actor, and she looks the most beautiful she has ever on screen with this film.Jagapathi Babu and Rajendra Parsad impress. Villains Sampath Raj and Mukesh Rishi are the usual clichéd villains. Vennela Kishore and Ali provide ample laughs.
The only minuses in the film are the excessive length of almost 3 hours plus and the slow pace, at times the film story doesn't move.
Overall Srimanthudu all withstanding is a blockbuster all the way. The way the film has class and mass sensibilities mixed together, with a sensible story, the audiences will come in hordes.The film has Mahesh Babu like never before, and after the disappointing failures of Aagdu and 1 this provide a comeback of sorts.
3.5/5* or 7/10
Therefore a film like Srimanthudu is set for blockbuster status. But for me even though i read about the immense positive reviews about the film,I still found the story a little common and predictable. But what won me over was the hero's character and his characterization which I could relate too. And the films final message of how money is not the most important thing in life, how helping others grow with you is more important, it gives a real reason to live, and makes society move forward positively . We in the rustle, bustle of life forget about our roots.How people are struggling back home, it is our duty/debt to go back and make a change in any small way so we can see the growth of rural areas into a place where people want to live. In short after becoming successful in life don't forget the were you came from, and the people responsible for your success. A strong message like that is what makes Srimanthudu a winner.
Story wise Srimanthudu tells the story of a man named Harsha, who is a son of a billionaire. His dad wants him to take over the business, but Harsha does not want too. Harsha is lost in his own world, he does not know what he really wants to do but he knows that he doesn't care about making loads of money, and that he loves helping people who are less privileged. He then eventually finds out he is interested in rural studies and pursues those studies, and doing so also falls in love with a fellow student. Through all this,conflicts keep on arising, and he finds himself heading to his native village. What is reason for him to go back to his native village, and is he successful in his reason is what makes up the the rest of the plot.To know more rush to the theatres.
Acting wise its a Mahesh Babu show all the way, he rules the roost. He has been given an amazing character, and with it gives one of his career best performances. The superstar shines Shruti Hassan excels in a substantial role, she has has matured as an actor, and she looks the most beautiful she has ever on screen with this film.Jagapathi Babu and Rajendra Parsad impress. Villains Sampath Raj and Mukesh Rishi are the usual clichéd villains. Vennela Kishore and Ali provide ample laughs.
The only minuses in the film are the excessive length of almost 3 hours plus and the slow pace, at times the film story doesn't move.
Overall Srimanthudu all withstanding is a blockbuster all the way. The way the film has class and mass sensibilities mixed together, with a sensible story, the audiences will come in hordes.The film has Mahesh Babu like never before, and after the disappointing failures of Aagdu and 1 this provide a comeback of sorts.
3.5/5* or 7/10