MCA Nanni New Telugu Movie Review 2017

MCA Nanni New Telugu Movie Review 2017

Release date :December 21, 2017
Rating : 3/5
Starring : Nani, Sai Pallavi, Bhumika Chawla
Director : Sriram Venu
Producers : Dil Raju, Sirish, Lakshman
Music Director : Devi Sri Prasad
Cinematographer : Sameer Reddy
Editor : Prawin Pudi

Natural star Nani, is in full swing with back to back hits in his career. His new film is MCA which is produced by Dil Raju. Touted to be an action family drama, this film has hit the screens today. Let’s see how it is.

Story:-

Nani(Nani) is a middle-class guy who stays with his sister in law(Bhumika). He leads a happy go lucky life with his girlfriend(Sai Pallavi) but things change all of a sudden when his sister in law who is a government servant lands into problems with a dreaded criminal(Naresh Vijay) in Warangal. Rest of the story is as to how a simple guy like Nani confronts the dreaded gangster and saves his sister in law.

Plus Points:

MCA works only because of Nani’s star value and amazing performance. Right from the word go, it is Nani and his captivating screen presence which makes matters work. He is perfect as a middle-class guy and carries the entire film on his shoulders.

Apart from Nani, Bhumika has a major role and she makes a perfect comeback in a good role. Her chemistry with Nani is spot on as both the seasoned actors hold the proceedings well most of the time.

Sai Pallavi plays her supporting role well and is good in the first half. The main villain, Naresh gets a meaty role and he is just about okay with his character. The first half has some good moments like Nani’s comedy with Bhumika and Sai Pallavi.

Minus Points:-

The basic drawback of the film is that there is no entertainment in the second half. The film gets quite serious as it is only a cat and mouse game that becomes the main agenda.

Even though the villain does well, his track could have been made more effective. The first half an hour of the second half has nothing great to boast about as the film dips to an extent.

The story of the film is quite old and does not have any novelty in it. You exactly know what is going to happen next. If not for Nani’s agile performance, this film would have been a bit disappointing.

Technical Aspects:-

Production values by Dil Raju are pretty good as the film is showcased in a decent manner. The way Warangal and its surroundings are showcased through some good camerawork is yet another bonus. Dialogues have been written well and give a lot of depth to the proceedings. Surprisingly, DSP’s music is quite disappointing as none of the songs manage to impress. The fights composed look decent on screen.

Coming to the director Venu Sriram, he has chosen a very old story and has tried to make it novel by Nani’s interesting character. Apart from Nani and Bhumika’s role, none of the proceedings in the second half managed to create an impact. Though he narrates the first half quite decently, it is the second half where things fall apart and the film looks interesting only during the last fifteen minutes.

Verdict:-

On the whole, MCA is a routine commercial entertainer which does not have any novelty story wise. But it is Nani’s who leads from the front and makes things interesting. His comedy, angry avatar in the second half holds the film together and saves the film from going haywire. If you ignore the predictable proceedings, Nani makes sure that MCA ends up as a one time watch this weekend.

Rating : 3/5

Kai Raja Kai Telugu Movie(2015) Review

Kai Raja Kai – Routine Crime Comedy

Director Maruthi has been associated with some interesting films in the past. After a brief gap, he is presenting the crime comedy Kai Raja Kai. Directed by Siva Ganesh, this film has hit the screens today. Let’s see how it is.
Story :-
A dreaded gangster named Bhattu manages to rob a box of expensive gold biscuits. Twist in the tales arises when his assistants steal the box from him and place it in a car nearby a mechanic shop which is owned by Khanna(Ram Khanna).
On the other hand, Annad(Manas) and Josh Ravi(Chitti) are two unemployed youth who stay along with Khanna. Destiny strikes the gang as they come across the box and decide to sell it off and make money. Will they manage to accomplish the task ? How will they escape the evil Bhattu ? That forms the rest of the story.

 Kai Raja Kai Telugu Movie(2015)

Plus Points :-
Major plus point of the film is the comedy quotient. This film has enough adult comedy which will entertain the audience to an extent. Josh Ravi is the highlight of the film and does well in his comic role. All the scenes with his friends and gay comedy with Rocket Raghava in the second half is good.
Lead heroes Manas and Khanna suit their characters well. Talented actor Khanna, is very good as the guy who gets cheated and gives an emotional performance right throughout the film. He is the main stay of the film and generates superb chemistry with the other two friends. Heroines Shamili and Shravya look good and give decent support to the film.
Production values are good as the film has been showcased in a decent manner. Some situational comedy during the climax is good. Second half of the film gets interesting as a cat and mouse game becomes the main stay. The adult comedy which comes with Josh Ravi’s character will go down well with the masses.
Minus Points :-
The movie is 140 minutes long which is a bit lengthy for today’s standards. If the makers would have edited the film by at least fifteen minutes, the outcome would have been more effective. The villain’s role is a big let down in the film. There are many unnecessary scenes which showcase him and his evilness.
Like every other crime comedy, even this film becomes predictable after a point. You exactly know what is going to happen in the film. After an interesting half an hour in the first half, the film gets bogged down. The director uses up way too many scenes to showcase both the lead pair’s stories.
A romantic song breaks out of now where in the second half and spoils the flow of the film. Even though the climax of the film is ok, it has been dragged out unnecessarily.

 Kai Raja Kai Telugu Movie(2015)

Technical Aspects :-
Camerawork by Dev is pretty good and showcases the Hyderabad locales in a superb light. This young talent brings in a special weight to the film with his amazing visuals. Music by JB is pretty good especially the title song which has also been shot nicely. Dialogues are in typical Maruthi style and suit the mood of the film. Screenplay of the film is below par but is a lot better in the second half.
Director Shiva Ganesh does an ok job with this film. Even though he chooses a routine story, he balances it with the comedy quotient. The only place where he falters is with the usage of unwanted scenes throughout the film.

 Kai Raja Kai Telugu Movie(2015)

Verdict :-
On the whole, Kai Raja Kai has some decent fun elements. Excellent comedy by Josh Ravi and an interesting premise are basic assets of the film. If you ignore the excessive length and some unwanted scenes in the first half, you might end up liking this routine crime comedy.