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'Rudrangi' Review: Serious Spoof Of Several Films

Film: Rudrangi Rating: 2/5 Cast: Jagapathi Babu, Mamta Mohandas, Vimala Raman, Ashish Gandhi, Ganavi Laxman etc Editor: Nageshwar Reddy B Camera: Santhosh Shanamoni Music: Nawfal Raja AIS Producer: Rasamayi Balakishan Director: Ajay Samrat Release Date: 7th July 2023

The trailer of the film revealed that it is set in the period backdrop of Telangana. The title sounds unique, and the content in the trailer looked impressive and pinned some expectations.

Let's see what the film has in store.

Story: The village of Rudrangi is under the rule of Bheemrao Deshmukh (Jagapathi Babu). He has a wife named Meerabai (Vimala Raman) and brings Jwalamukhi Deshmukh (Mamata Mohandas) as his second wife. Jwala is a strong and warrior-like woman. However, Bheemrao is not attracted to her as he fails to see her femininity. Don't know why he married and brought her in the first place.

Meanwhile, Jwala, who is deprived of intimacy, becomes attracted to a slave named Mallesh (Asish Gandhi), who works under Bheemrao.

On the other hand, Bheemrao is attracted to a village girl named Rudrangi (Ganavi Laxman). Who is she? What happens next forms the main story. The film also introduces the backstory of Bhujangarao (Prabhakar) at the beginning.

Artists' Performances: Asish Gandhi plays the protagonist but lacks acting skills. Although he has a muscular physique, his facial expressions are almost nonexistent. He maintains a static and stoic expression for most of the film. It's unclear whether this is due to his lack of talent or the director's inability to bring out the actor in him.

Ganavi Laxman plays the female lead and the title role. She delivers a decent performance but overall feels ordinary. She fails to embody the grace expected of her character.

Jagapathi Babu is too loud and appears artificial. His attempt at a typical Telangana accent comes across as a mockery. He portrays his character as a sex maniac throughout the film.

Mamata Mohandas plays another character who desires intimacy with the protagonist. She, too, is loud and at times overacts.

Vimala Raman plays a docile character, and her performance is reasonable and understated.

Prabhakar's performance in the initial part of the film is exaggerated and unbearable. His portrayal of cruelty feels forced and disgusting.

The actor who plays the role of Karanam comes across as an outdated sidekick with weak dialogues and average screen presence.

Technical Excellence: Technically, the movie is brilliant in some aspects. Art direction and costumes are good.

The editing is fine, although some dialogues sound repetitive, which is a fault of the script.

The dialogues are weak and delivered loudly. There is a lack of intelligence and sharpness in the writing. Everything feels loud and exaggerated, imitating popular films.

The cinematography is adequate, and the background score is satisfactory. However, the songs, except for "Ee kshaname oopiragina samburame...," are dull.

Highlights: Art and costumes

Drawbacks: Weak story Poor dialogue Second half Climax

Analysis: Here Rudrangi is the name of a village as well as that of the female lead. Generally spoofs are made to generate comedy, but here it is a serious thing.

The film appears to be a medley of movies like Bahubali, Rangasthalam, Magadheera and RX100 with scenes directly inspired by them. There is a lack of originality in the filmmaking style. The writing seems amateurish, making it feel like a grandly made stage drama with outdated standards. Certain scenes remind us of iconic moments from other films, but the emotional impact is nowhere near comparable. The film tries to imitate successful movies, including RGV's Bhairavageetha, but falls short.

In summary, there is a lack of originality in the plot, ambience, and filmmaking style. It is a poorly made film that draws inspiration from contemporary films without offering anything new. There is an excessive buildup in certain scenes, but the content is weak. The inclusion of a madwoman who later appears normal lacks purpose and emotional depth.

The first half shows some progression, but the second half revolves entirely around Rudrangi Vs Dora context. The biggest flaw lies in the script, which portrays the protagonist as a dull character with no heroism.

The film fails to deliver poetic justice at any point. The villagers choose not to leave the village in spite of poor living conditions but succumb to the Dora's sexual desires which lack common sense and intelligence, taking the audience for granted.

Overall, the film is a forgettable and tedious experience, with forced scenes and contrived narratives.

Bottomline: Ignorable

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Rudrangi Review – Unbearably Loud

OUR RATING 1.75/5

CENSOR ‘U/A’ Certified, 2h 22m

What Is the Film About? Set before and after India’s independence, Rudrangi is about a namesake place ruled over by Bheemrao Deshmukh (Jagapathi Babu). He is a powerful guy with a severe God complex and treats the local people as slaves.

Mallesh (Ashish Gandhi) works under him and is extremely loyal. What makes Mallesh revolt against his ‘Dora’? Who is Rudrangi (Ganavi Laxman), and how is she connected to Mallesh and Bheemrao? The movie’s central drama revolves around these three and the eventual end of Bheemrao.

Performances Ashish Gandhi looks physically apt for the part. He goes through his work sincerely and does well towards the penultimate sequences. It isn’t a memorable part mainly due to the predictable beats, but the effort is visible when given an opportunity.

Jagapathi Babu plays a loud and obnoxious character in the most over-the-top fashion possible. Right from the start, he is several meters high in his act when compared to the rest. It would have been fun if the rest were on the same lines, but given the seriousness all around, his action starts to wear down soon. His characterisation includes a scowl which turns unintentionally hilarious and irritating after a point.

Vimala Raman, Mamta Mohandas and Ganavi Laxman are the female leads. Each has a specific part in the narrative and does their work adequately. Vimala Raman is calm and mature, whereas Mamta Mohandas is loud and irritating. Ganavi Laxman is on the former side with some neat dramatic moments towards the end.

Analysis Ajay Samrat writes and directs Rudrangi. Its story is taken from the history of Telangana when powerful landlords controlled the placed and treated people as slaves.

Two things are clear from the start itself. One is everyone going about their work sincerely, which is a good aspect. The second one, unfortunately, is the content that is loud, one-dimensional and needs more meat.

The focus is all on the lust and violence incited by the landlords on the poor. It is all we get on different levels from the start to the end. Rudrangi might as well be an episode on The Lust Stories, but here it is a full-blown film.

There was potential, no doubt. For example, the clash between the landlords could have been shown in detail. But all we get here is one shouting at the other and then going into attack mode. It is all black and white. The villains get darker, whereas the protagonist becomes saints.

The first half is a big bore, even on this black-and-white account and setting. The second half is where the drama lies within the setup. It goes without saying the whole thing is predictable sans a few choices a character makes.

The final half an hour is what the whole thing is built up to. There is substantial emotional drama happening, but the driving factor is where the disconnection lies. It never feels right, and the whole over-the-top execution makes everything look hollow and artificial.

When the key moments arrive, the feel is missing because one is never invested in the plight to begin with. The big flight again is stretched and feels excessively done. Ultimately, it feels like an action block from a period film being extended into a full-fledged outing.

Overall, Rudrangi suffers due to a terribly weak story that, at best, should have been an action block. The unintentional fun, campiness, and loudness make it impossible to sit through—an instantly skippable and forgettable affair.

Performances by Others Actors Kalakeya Prabhas appears briefly and does nothing but shout with some expletives thrown in between meant to enrage the people. He is okay doing his routine. RS Nanda plays the typical sidekick for the villain part. He is alright. The rest of the actors appear in bits and pieces roles.

Music and Other Departments? Nofel Raja AIS provides the music and the background score for the film. Barring a song in the second half, the rest are forgettable even though an attempt to stick to the roots sound-wise has been made. The background score is loud, adding to the unintentional fun whenever certain characters arrive.

Santosh Sanamoni’s cinematography is decent, considering everything else technically. He has the scope to make a bigger impact but fails to do that, as some parts also look very ordinary. The editing should have been sharper. B Nageswar Reddy’s work makes Rudrangi feel more lengthy and repetitive. The writing is below par.

Highlights?

Climax Portions Drama

Sincerely Enacted

One Dimensional Story

Artificial Emotions

Did I Enjoy It?

Will You Recommend It?

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Rudrangi Movie Review & Rating

July 7, 2023 / 09:28 AM IST By Filmy Focus

Cast & Crew

Jagapathi Babu (Hero)
Mamta Mohandas, Vimala Raman (Heroine)
Ashish Gandhi, , Kalakeya Prabhakar, Rs Nanda, Divi Vadthya and Ganavi Laxman (Cast)
Ajay Samrat (Director)
Rasamayi Balakishan (Producer)
Nawfal Raja AIS (Music)
Santosh Shanamoni (Cinematography)
Release Date : 7 July 2023

Jagapathi Babu has turned the main lead for a film titled Rudrangi. The film also has Vimala Raman and Mamta Mohan Das in key roles and is now out in the theaters. Read our review here.

Story: ‘Rudrangi’ is a period drama set in the early decades of Indian Independence, taking place in the village of Rudrangi in Telangana. The story revolves around the love between childhood sweethearts Mallesh (Ashish Gandhi) and Rudrangi (Ganavi Laxman), who find themselves entangled in a complex rivalry involving the lecherous feudal lord Bhim Rao Deshmukh (Jagapathi Babu) and his dissatisfied second wife, Jwala Bhai (Mamta Mohandas).

Performances: Jagapathi Babu delivers a commendable performance, gradually immersing himself in his character and effectively portraying the menacing and repugnant traits required. Mamta Mohandas surprises with her powerful portrayal of an arrogant Dorasani, effortlessly transitioning between different emotions and capturing the audience’s attention. However, Ashish Gandhi’s performance falls short, and the supporting cast, including Vimala Raman, Kalakeya Prabhakar, and Ganavi Laxman, fail to leave a lasting impact.

Technicalities: The technical aspects of the film show promise but lack consistency. Ais Nawfal Raja’s BGM works well in some parts, creating an immersive experience, but falls short in others, particularly in the second half. Santosh Shanamoni’s cinematography is average, failing to fully capture the essence of the setting. The action sequences by Ram Sunkara and Jashuva, although attempting to convey the intensity of the rebellion in the second half, could have been better executed to maximize their impact.

Analysis: Despite its shortcomings, ‘Rudrangi’ manages to offer some surprises and engaging moments, particularly in the first half. The exploration of the relationship dynamics between Mallesh and Jwala Bhai, the interval block that builds anticipation, and the themes of social backwardness and caste hierarchy add depth to the narrative.

The film draws inspiration from the iconic film ‘Osey Ramulamma,’ but the second half lacks emotional catharsis and succumbs to predictability. Rudrangi’ showcases potential in its first half but struggles to sustain its momentum in the latter part. While it incorporates engaging elements and explores relevant themes, the film falls short in terms of emotional depth and fails to deliver impactful action sequences.

The drama in the film should have been elevated even more. Jagapathi Babu does well but he also goes overboard in many scenes. The violence shown to women should have been reduced. In a way, the film had the potential to become even more gripping but the narration of Ajay Samrat is not that impressive. He had the traits and did all the hard work but the key drama which one comes to watch the film is missing.

Verdict: Overall, Rudrangi has a great backdrop and able performance that should be appreciated. But the lack of emotional depth in the second half takes the film down in no time. Despite its flaws, ‘Rudrangi’ remains an intriguing attempt within its period drama genre.

Bottom Line- Has its moments

Rating: 2/5

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