Jagan party gives needless publicity to NNPV

It looks like YSR Congress party is giving needless publicity to recently-released Telugu film “Nagaram Nidra Pothunna Vela,” which is otherwise a mega flop.

The film, starring Jagapathi Babu and Charmee and made by Prem Raj, began on a disastrous note on Friday and since the day one itself, it has been running in empty halls, as the audiences were dozing in the theatres while watching the movie.

As such, nobody remembers the dialogues or scenes very much.

However, a rumour that the film has certain dialogues and scenes targeting former chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his son Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, suddenly brought some publicity to the movie.

On Monday, several YSR Congress party workers staged a dharna in front of a theatre in Guntur town, demanding that the film makers remove the scenes that denigrated YSR and Jagan. They threatened to attack the theatres, if the scenes were not removed.

After all, what is there in the movie that targeted YSR and Jagan? There is supposedly one scene that showed YSR’s padayatra in poor light and one dialogue of a political leader saying he had established a daily and channel to cover up his illegal mining activities.

In fact, they were just passing sequences which the audiences, any way got bored, did not bother at all. It was only after this hue and cry by the YSR Cong workers, the people wondered whether there were really such scenes in the film. But that is how film makers get publicity!

'Nidrapothunna' Director's Over Intelligence

The latest fad in the film circuit is publicity out of sensation. This usually increases when the film is declared a dud. So this time, one director attempted to do the same and his over intelligence has made him a joker among the public and other cine folks.

His name is Premraj and he came with the film ‘Nagaram Nidrapotunna Vela’. Right after the first day first show, the box office went asleep. However, Premraj being ‘too intelligent’ came up with a statement in the newspapers. It goes “Many are saying that the film has poked Y S Jagan in few scenes but then this film has not been made with such intent.”

While it is not sure from which angle Prem thought like that, but all are clear with his intention, they say this is just a publicity stunt to pump some oxygen into the already dead/dud film. While satires are making rounds in film nagar area, some are saying atleast this way, Premraj has given some entertainment.

'Nagaram Nidra Potunna Vela' Review: Better Sleep Than Watch

Rating: 0.75/5
Banner: Gurudeva Creations Pvt Ltd
Cast: Jagapathi Babu, Charmee, Chandramohan, Ahuti Prasad, Babu Mohan, Siva Reddy and others
Music: Yasho Krishna
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh
Cinematographer: Lakshmi Narasimhan
Screenplay, direction: Premraj
Producer: Nandi Srihari
Release date: 24/06/2011

Jagapathi Babu and Charmee are currently going through a weak patch in their career and they have teamed up for this new venture. Whether their choice was right or not let us see.

Story: Niharika (Charmee) is a journalist who believes in true idealism and bringing truth to the people. However, her boss (Ahuti Prasad) believes in TRP increasing sensational news than truths.

She decides to venture out one night and gather some interesting bits for the channel. However, due to a freak coincidence, her pen camera captures a conversation between a crooked politician (Pilla Prasad) and his dangerous plan to oust the CM and take his chair.

The politician’s goons set out to kill Niharika and in this process, she comes across Babu (Jagapathi Babu). What are the challenges Niharika faces in her quest for truth? Is she able to stop the mayhem? All this forms the rest of the story.

Performances: It is a pity to see Charmee doing such meaningless roles. She should introspect her talent and increase her self confidence. She has a lot better acting material and sex appeal than such roles. 

Jagapathi Babu comes up with another blinder. One really wonders if he is the same Durga we saw in ‘Ghayam’. He did his bit mechanically but honestly this is another black mark to his career.

Pilla Prasad was apt in his performance. The menacing looks, the dialogue delivery suit his evil shades. He must be given more opportunities.

Uttej was effective, Parachuri Gopalakrishna was okay, Ahuti Prasad was average, Babu Mohan made his presence felt, Siva Reddy was wasted. The others didn’t have anything to offer.

Highlights:

• None!!       

Drawbacks:

• Outdated storyline
• Poor screenplay
• Zero comedy
• Weak songs
• No conviction in scenes
• Lacklustre plot
• Over preaching

Analysis: For some reason, few directors tend to think that if they put two and two together with some noted faces, the film becomes a hit.

Well, these are few fundamental errors which have not been rectified. Here, the makers try to come up with a message oriented flick but such themes require a strong conviction and a good grip over the script.

Also, it must have the ability to draw the audience into the story. Nothing of that was followed. With a stale narrative and poor technical values, the film tries to talk about bringing about a change in the system. One can see shades of films like ‘Rann’ ‘Corporate’ and other social movies. Projecting Maoist philosophy as the right solution is another disaster. Instigating youth to take arms is unforgivable.

Overall, this is a film which is weak in production values, content and execution. At the box office, it will sleep just like the title within one week.  

Bottomline: Horrible!!

Nagaram Nidra Pothunna Vela ready for release