Nallamalupu Bujji's Suicidal Attempt?

There was a talk that Puri Jagannath got suffocated for not being able to pay lakhs and lakhs of rupees as interest. Anybody would attempt suicide in that situation. Since Puri is intelligent and strong, he made a movie 'Nenu Na Rakshasi' on suicides and diverted his pressure. And indeed, any body would afraid to pressurize him to clear debts, after watching this film.

Sources say that Ileana attempted suicide earlier for a personal reason. Hence she agreed for the offer of Puri to act in this film instantly.

But producer Nallamalupu Bujji didn't get the idea to end his life at any point of time so far. Film Nagar folks are stating that he may get such tendencies for first time for producing the film 'Nenu Na Rakshasi'.

Nallamalupu Bujji became successful star producer with the films 'Lakshmi' and 'Lakshyam'. Although made good films, his subsequent ventures 'Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam' and 'Chintakayala Ravi' have seen losses. The fresh film 'Nenu Na Rakshasi' is also going in the direction of failure and hence the talk about Bujji's suicidal attempt is heard strong.

Puri attacks 'Japan' this time!

Wondered, how can Puri Jagannath attack the nation of 'rising sun', Japan, while tsunamis and earthquakes are taking their toll already. The attack made by this sensational film maker is some what creative while disgusting for the attempt he made. There is a strong belief in Tollywood that ace director Puri Jagannath watches more Korea films to get inspiration for his self-styled films that create records. Many of his flicks are directly lifted up to a 70% from their originals in Korean. However, the director attacked the Japanese films this time to make the story of his latest release. 'Nenu Naa Rakshasi' looks like a photo copy of Japanese horror flick 'Suicide Club' made in 2002. Despite of all his creative efforts, the film is bleeding with weak content and trade pundits are saying that it's days are numbered at Box Office.

Nenu Naa Rakshasi Movie Review

Behind the Movie Nenu Naa Rakshasi: Director Puri Jagannath known for commercial blockbusters brings us this new venture with still to prove Rana and gorgeous Ileana in the lead. As all three are standing at crucial stage of their careers respectively, the long delay in release of this flick has almost killed the enthusiasm of audience. Let us see, what Puri actually wants to say about ‘Suicides’? 

In the Movie Nenu Naa Rakshasi: Abhimanyu aka Abhi (Rana) is a professional shooter who takes suparis from a mediator and kills local gangsters for the sake of money. He falls instantly in love with Meenakshi (Ileana), working in a cafeteria. In the same flow Vikram (Subba Raju), is local Circle Inspector on a special duty to track down the Youtube account of ‘It is My Life Boss.’ This account deals with shooting and uploading of suicides happening in the society but with a purpose behind.

Time comes when Abhimanyu decides to go for a suicide and calls up that particular Youtube account creator. After narrating a small flashback as why Abhi wants to commit suicide, he finds that the girl shooting his suicide episode is none other than Meenakshi. Now, Abhi decides to live for the sake of his love.  

Some how Abhi saves his life and starts to impress Meenakshi to find the reason behind operation of such Youtube account. Mean while Vikram succeeds in tracing the identity of Meenakshi and tries to arrest her for spreading the criminal suicidal thoughts in mankind. Obviously hero Abhi escapes her from police. In the same stoke, gangster Ratna (Abhimanyu Singh of ‘Raktha Charitra 1’fame) on a revenge with Abhi starts chasing him.  

Abhi and Meenakshi fly Venice to save their lives. Here is where Meenkashi decides to commit suicide narrating the depressing flashback of her sister Shravya (Ileana). What are the flashbacks of Abhi and Meenkashi? Why Abhi killed Ratna? How and when Meenakshi understood the love of Abhi? forms the climax.

Values of the Movie Nenu Naa Rakshasi: Puri Jagannath known for mass storylines touched a message oriented line this time based on suicides. Unfortunately Puri missed all the basics in narration including the characterizations of leads. Direction went on pathetic lines no where keeping the audience connected to story. Screenplay had numeric loop holes which isn’t the actual style of perfectionist Puri. Dialogues from this man were helpful in providing statistics for those preparing a thesis on suicides. Jagan tried to annex punches of his natural style which worked out in two scenes on Rana. Cinematography of Amol Rathod was faultless while editing by SR Sekhar demoted the actual concept. Music from Vishwa and Rahman isn’t that effective including the background. Production values of Bhavya Creations are appreciable for showing confidence on this half cooked subject.

Performance wise Rana again didn’t get enough scope to establish himself as a full fledged actor. He looked manly in stylish costumes but stiff body language and expressionless face did the harm. Many a times Rana effortlessly tried to follow mannerisms of Venkatesh. Ileana is gorgeous even without any makeup. She got a role of performance orientation and goods are delivered. Subba Raju as Vikram is an apt match. Abhimanyu Singh excelled with his cruelty and terrifying yet cool facial exposition. Comedy between Ali and Mumaith Khan is most vulgar and disjointed. Among others, Ahuti Prasad, Kota, Nagineedu are mere guest appearances.          

      

Out of the Movie Nenu Naa Rakshasi: Puri Jagannatha is a man known for heroic punches and effective narration. What went through his mind in selecting this story line is not at all understood. Basic purpose of the movie to give a preaching on suicides is sidelined. “Suicide is not a permanent solution for a temporary problem.” Message is fine and helpful for youth to find some bravery. Lacking of pace, lengthy boring scenes, ineffectiveness in delivering the message affected the final output. 

Strictly speaking, ‘Nenu Naa Rakshasi’ is like a documentary message oriented film with commercial masala padding. Climax is unjustified making Puri to take the total blame. Characterization of Ileana went absolutely worthless with a weak climax. Necessity of going for filthy comedy in this kind of flick is truly questionable. Influence of Ramgopal Varma on Puri Jagannath is distinctly felt in many scenes. Nenu Naa Rakshasi can never become a commercially viable film. None of the audience would like dilution of serious subjects based on ‘Suicide.’  Once again Puri continued his weak form while Rana and Ileana may not find any respite.

Verdict of the Movie Nenu Naa Rakshasi: A ‘Suicidal’ attempt by Puri on ‘Suicides’!

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Nenu Naa Rakshasi is a copied story!

Rana Daggubati claims that Nenu Naa Rakshasi story is purely original. He stresses that it is not inspired or copied from any foreign language movie. But the buzz in film nagar says a different story. As per Tollywood talk, NNR is copied from a 2001 Hollywood movie titled Kill Me Later.

Interestingly, the lead man in it is a professional killer and the heroine is having ideas to commit suicide. Nenu Naa Rakshasi lead characters are on the similar lines. Puri may have seen Kill Me Later or not, but the comparisons are ought to come.

But the inside sources of this film condemned these copy allegations. “Nenu Naa Rakshasi is purely original. See it to believe it,” they said.

Nenu Naa Rakshasi Movie Release today

Releasing Today: 'Nenu Na Rakshasi'

Rana Daggubati is coming up with his second Telugu film ‘Nenu Na Rakshashi’ after a considerably big internal after ‘Leader’. This time he is emerging as a mass hero by pairing up with Ileana in the direction of Puri Jagannath. The music of the film has got warm response and now the film is hitting the screens on 29th Apr.

The film is based on suicide aspect and it has enough of punchy mass elements with Puri’s trade mark. Let us wait to see how this film fairs and how it pushes the career of Rana Daggubati forward.

Get glued to this place to find the review in a few more hours.

Can Telugu Film Industry recover???

With strikes and hartals, both from the workers inside and the forces outside, Telugu Film Industry is halting its work very often these days. Apart from this, somersaulting of Big-budgeted and big heroes movies at the Box Office is also on a rise. Can Telugu Film Industry recover from all these blows, is the question now! All this work halting from insiders is directly related to increasing daily wages and remunerations of the 24 crafts people involved in movie making. However, with no good profits in producers pockets, their expectations are watered always. For this, a decent hit is needed at the Box Office. High profile flicks like 'Parama Veera Chakra' and 'Shakti' tumbled in their initial weeks to create deficit at the starting of 2011. To worsen this bad situation, Pawan Kalyan's 'Teen Maar' is losing collections at B&C centres despite of positive talk. Prabhas' 'Mr.Perfect' also looks dull at some parts and all those ingredients in it are not able to predict a steady performance of it. With no money minting flicks in the scenario, the exhibitors and distributors are getting pushed into worst situations. Looks like Telugu Industry is placing itself into a no-recovery situation with no good flicks. It's time for Telugu directors and writers, to tighten their shoe strings for giving a ray of hope in this dampening situation. Hope at least anyone among '100% Love', 'Nenu Naa Rakhsasi' or 'Badrinath' bails TFI out of the crisis.