Movie Review Telugu Mahanati
A MOVIE THAT PERSUADED MOMS , MOMS - IN - LAW , DADS AND DADS - IN - LAW BACK TO THE THEATER by Meena Yeggina Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan, Samantha Akkineni, Prakash Raj, Rajen- dra Prasad, Bhanupriya, MohanBabu, Vijay Devarakonda, Tanikella Bharani
The three-hour movie leaves you frustrated of having read just a shallow Wikipedia description rather than an in-depth, sumptu- ous novel. But the director need not be blamed for this: Savithri’s volatile history cannot simply be summed up and packaged neatly in a movie. However, putting together a biopic on Mahanati Savithri, an artist par excellence, is an idea by itself that deserves applause. Take a bow, director Nag Ash- win, for your tremendous set de- tailing and research. The director showcases Savithri through the lens of a fic- tional character, Madhuravani (Samantha), a shy and stuttering journalism gold medalist. She reluctantly begins to write about Savithri, when Savithri first falls
into coma (and eventually dies after 19 months)in 1980. That’s not all, though. The young direc- tor connects Madhuravani ro- mantically to a Christian co-journalist played by Vijay De- varakonda, thus also bringing forth a secular twist to the story. Deverakonda plays the role of a philogynist that is in contrast to his dreadful role in the notorious Arjun Reddy. With his help, Madhuravani begins to explore and dig deep into the life of Savithri. She gets fascinated and eventually de- rives both courage and inspira- tion from the inimitable actress. The story lazily spins through flashbacks of Savithri’s 40 years of life that will enthrall you in their charisma and hon- esty. Beginning from her delec-
Director: Nag Ashwin Music: Mickey J. Meyer My Rating: 4.5/5
Savithri’s life is both an inspi-
ration and a disincentive.
While being deeply delighted in her versatility as an actress and unrelenting compassion as a human being, you also become immensely disturbed at the way she lets her life crumble in the crushing hands of love and alco- hol. Yet, you come out of the the- ater wanting to know more of this fascinating human being.
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