Movie Name: Om Namo Venkatesaya
Cast : Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anushka Shetty, Pragya Jaiswal
Director : K. Raghavendra Rao
Producer : A. Mahesh Reddy
Music Director : M. M. Keeravani
Release date : February 10, 2017
Satya Entertainments Rating : 3/5
Satya Entertainments Review: The filmmaker is aware of his target market and what he desires to make it click. however in terms of mythology, it’s extremely difficult to relate a tale that’s not already recognized, that too in an entertaining way. You need a chunk greater than just a tale; you want a bit of an emotional join. Annamayya (1997) had it and it turned into a defining film in Nagarjuna’s career. Now, many years later, Raghavendra Rao and Nagarjuna have over again determined to make a devotional film – Om Namo Venkatesaya. The grandeur on show is unquestionable and the movie is in reality a visual deal with. but the actors, of their best splendour, appear to dully run through the motions and the film fails to strike a chord average.
Om Namo Venkatesaya tells the tale of Hathiram Bhavaji (Akkineni Nagarjuna), a devotee of Lord Venkateshwara, who from a completely young age has a desire to look God. His guru (Sai Kumar) tells him that he desires no education to look God however does want to look at if you want to realize God. And as a result, Hathiram efficiently research all of the historical scriptures and meditates for days in an try to reach God. The Lord answers his prayers and looks in the front of him inside the shape of a child, however Hathiram errors him for a mischievous child and drives him away. when he later realizes his mistake, Hathiram vows to move in front of God (in the temple) to seek penance. Hathiram’s adventure to reach God and the way he modifications the entire panorama of Tirumala, freeing it from the corrupt (Rao Ramesh and his cronies) makes for the rest of the film.
To Raghavendra Rao’s credit, he knows precisely what his target audience is and supplies what's required to be successful. The locales, costumes and deities are absolutely fantastic. track by means of Keeravani is melodious, and exactly what you count on from a devotional movie. Om Namo Venkatesaya is greater about Hathiram Bhavaji’s journey than about Lord Venkateswara (performed through Saurabh Raaj Jain), and that works because it’s a story many aren’t privy to.
but scratch past the floor and there’s now not a good deal on provide. if you aren’t keen on the genre, Om Namo Venkatesaya isn't the film for you. The constant interruptions with the aid of songs are a deterrent, because it often breaks the narrative. Visually awesome it can be, but the film does get monotonous after a point.
Nagarjuna, though, is in his element as the loyal devotee. Having flourished in devotional flicks right via his career, the superstar portrays his man or woman with handy ease. Saurabh Raj Jaain is a marvel bundle and does a exceptional task. Anushka Shetty as Krishnamma doesn’t have lots scope to shine, regardless of having full-size display time. Pragya Jaiswal is within the movie most effective for the well-known Raghavendra Rao song, dancing with vegetation and end result (it makes you squirm on your seat).
Om Namo Venkatesaya is a gap movie and is supposed handiest for those who revel in watching devotional movies. It offers everything which you expect from a movie of this genre. however dispose of the gloss and you’re left with a median film.
