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BRO REVIEW | இதுதான் அந்த திரைக்கதை மாற்றமா ப்ரோ..?
Bro ( 1.5 / 5).
நேரம் இல்லை என ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கும் ஒருவனுக்கு இன்னும் 90 நாள் தான் உயிரோடு இருக்க முடியும் என்ற நிலை வந்தால்?
மார்கண்டேயன் aka மார்க் (சாய் தரம் தேஜ்) ஒரு டெக்ஸ்டெயில் நிறுவனத்தில் AGM ஆக பணிபுரிகிறார். GM ஆகும் கனவுடன் உழைக்கிறார். பணம் சம்பாதிப்பது, குடும்பத்தை கரை சேர்ப்பது தான் வாழ்க்கையின் லட்சியம் என ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார். அவருக்கு இரண்டு விஷயங்களில் தீவிரமான நம்பிக்கை. தான் இல்லாவிட்டால் குடும்பம் நிர்கதி ஆகிவிடும். இன்னொன்று தான் இல்லாவிட்டால் தான் பணியாற்றும் நிறுவனமே இயங்காது. நேரம் இல்லை நேரம் இல்லை என ஓடிக் கொண்டிருக்கும் மார்க், எதிர்பாராத ஒரு விபத்தில் சிக்கி மரணமடைகிறார். விழித்துப் பார்க்கும் அவர் முன் அந்த நேரமே ஒரு மனித (பவன் கல்யாண்) உருவில் தோன்றுகிறது. தான் இல்லாவிட்டால் குடும்பமும், பணியாற்றும் நிறுவனமும் தன்னுடைய GM கனவு எல்லாமும் தகர்ந்து போகும் என நேரத்திடம் முறையிடுகிறார். சரி மார்க்கிற்கு ஒரு கடைசி வாய்ப்பு கிடைக்கிறது. 90 நாட்கள் கெடு, அதற்குள் அவர் முடிக்க வேண்டிய பணிகளை முடிக்க வேண்டும். இதன் பின் என்ன ஆனது என்பதுதான் மீதிக்கதை.
2021ல் சமுத்திரக்கனி `விநோதய சித்தம்’ என்ற நாடகத்தை தழுவி அதே பெயரில் படத்தை இயக்கியிருந்தார். அதன் தெலுங்கு ரீமேக் தான் `ப்ரோ’. ஆனால், பவன் கல்யாண் போன்ற மாஸ் ஹீரோவை நடிக்க வைப்பதால் கதையில் எக்கச்சக்க மாற்றங்கள். விநோதய சித்தம் கதைக் களத்தின் பலமே அதன் ஃபேன்டசி கலந்த கான்செப்ட். கூடவே ”நீ இல்லாவிட்டால் உலகமே நின்றுவிடுமா?” என்ற கேள்விதான் மொத்தக் கதையுமே. அதையே ரீமேக்கிலும் அப்படியே கொண்டு வந்திருப்பது சிறப்பு. படத்தின் ஒரு சுவாரஸ்யமான விஷயம் முதன்மைக் கதாபாத்திரங்களின் பெயர்கள். சாய் தரம் தேஜ் கதாபாத்திரப் பெயர் மார்கண்டேயன் (இந்து புராணங்களின் படி மார்கண்டேயன் சீக்கிரமே இறந்துவிடுவார் என சொல்லப்படும்.) பவன் கல்யாணின் கதாபாத்திர பெயர் Titan. (பிரபலமான வாட்ச் ப்ராண்ட் என்பதல்ல விஷயம். Titan என்றால் மிக முக்கியமானது என்று பொருள்). படத்தின் கதையை சுருக்கமாக இந்தக் கதாபாத்திரங்களில் பெயரில் பிரதிபலித்திருக்கும் ஐடியா சூப்பர். ஆனால் இந்த புத்திசாலித்தனம் படம் முழுக்க இல்லை என்பதுதான் சோகம்.
விநோதய சித்தத்தை தெலுங்கு படமாக மாற்ற சமுத்திரக்கனி, ஸ்ரீவத்சன், விஜி என மூவர் கதை எழுதியிருக்கிறார்கள். ஆனால் படத்தைப் பார்த்தால் மூன்று பேர் மெனக்கெட்டிருப்பதாக தோன்றவில்லை. எல்லா காட்சிகளும், எல்லா வசனங்களும் ஒரு சீரியல் பார்ப்பதைப் போன்ற உணர்வையே கொடுக்கிறது. தெலுங்கு சினிமாவின் முன்னணி இயக்குநர் த்ரிவிக்ரம் ஸ்ரீனிவாஸ் எழுதியிருக்கிறார். இந்தப் படத்தைப் பொறுத்தவரை திரைக்கதை என நாம் புரிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டியது மூன்று விஷயங்கள்.
1. இந்தக் கதைக்குள் எங்கெங்கு பாடல்களை வைப்பது. Foreign song, club song, set song மற்றும் ஊர்வஷி ரௌடலா வரும் பாடல். இவற்றை வற்புறுத்தி கதைக்குள் செருகுவது திரைக்கதை. 2. பவன் பல்யாணின் பழைய படங்களுடைய Referenceஐ படத்திற்குள் சேர்ப்பது. Thammudu, Jalsa, Tholiprema, Beemla Nayak போன்ற படங்களின் Referenceஐ வசனமாகவோ, பாடலாகவோ படம் நெடுக கொண்டு வருவது திரைக்கதை. 3. இந்தக் கதையை பவன் கல்யாண் போன்ற மாஸ் ஹீரோவுக்கு தகுந்தது போல மசாலா சேர்த்து தருவது. உதாரணமாக படத்தின் இடைவேளைக் காட்சியில் கேலக்ஸியில் பவன் கல்யாண் இருப்பார். அவர் முன் இருக்கும் பூமிப்பந்தின் மீது காலை வைத்தபடி படத்திற்கு இண்டர்வெல் விடுவார்கள். இதுவும் திரைக்கதை.
படத்தில் நல்ல காட்சிகளோ, திரைக்கதையோ தான் இல்லை என நினைத்தால், நடிப்பும் சுமார் ரகம் தான். பவன் கல்யாண் படம் முழுக்க charm ஆக இருக்க முயற்சிக்கிறார். அவரது முந்தைய சில படங்களில் அவர் அப்படி நடித்தது நன்றாக இருந்திருக்கிறது. ஆனால் இந்தப் படத்தில் எடுபடவில்லை. சாய் தரம் தேஜ் எமோஷனலாக நடிக்க முயற்சித்திருக்கிறார். அதுவும் அவ்வளவு சிறப்பாக இல்லை. இது தவிர பல நடிகர்கள் இருக்கிறார்கள், சமுத்திரக்கனி, பிரம்மானந்தம் சிறப்பு தோற்றத்தில் வருகிறார்கள். ஆனால் அனைவரின் நடிப்பும் ஒரு சீரியல் தன்மையிலேயே இருக்கிறது. தொழில்நுட்ப ரீதியாக சுஜீத் வாசுதேவ் ஒளிப்பதிவு தரமாக இருக்கிறது. ஆனால் படத்தின் மோசமான சிஜி அதில் ஒரு திருஷ்டியாக உருத்துகிறது. தமனின் பின்னணி இசைதான் படத்தை ஓரளவு தாங்கிப் பிடிக்கிறது. ஆனால் பாடல்கள் பொறுத்தவரை தமனும் நம்மைக் கைவிடுகிறார்.
மொத்தத்தில் Bro ஒரு வலுவான கதையுடன் இருக்கிறது, ஆனால் பவன் கல்யாணின் மாஸும், அவரது முந்தைய படங்களின் ரெஃபரன்ஸுமே திரையை ஆக்கிரமித்துக் கொள்வதால் கதை காணாமல் போகிறது. விநோதய சித்தம் சிறந்த படமா, Bro சிறந்த படமா எனக் கேட்டால், இரண்டிலும் அதனதன் அளவில் குறைகள் உண்டு. ஆனால் Bro படத்தில் உள்ள குறைகளின் பட்டியல் மிக நீளம்.
'Bro' movie review: A fantasy drama on time that makes two hours feel like forever
Ten minutes into the film, Markandeya alias Mark (Sai Dharam Tej) dies in a car accident that he is seemingly responsible for. A shot of a white car tumbling across a highway cuts to darkness. We slowly see Mark emerge, unharmed, crying out for help. We then see the silhouette of a man, the superstar himself. Mark yells, “Who are you? Where am I? Show me your face.” No response. Then we get the cue. “Power ledha.” The lights shine on, revealing the power star himself, dressed in his famous Vayyari Bhama garb, dancing to the song. Then we see something downright farcical. The man is dancing, well, swaying lightly, as we see him morph into double, triple and multiple identical translucent figures, moving along to the acoustic hook from Vayyari… All the build-up and tease, followed by that one meta line acting as an OTP for the hero to emerge. Phata poster, nikla hero. Phir kya? It is all downhill from here, my friends, as the rest of the film goes on to replicate the heartbreaking mediocrity the Ameerpet edit of VFX Pawan Kalyans displayed.
For the most part, Bro is Mark’s story. He gets the Arjun Reddy style unlikeable-but-successful character arc. He finishes an entire workout but leaves his breakfast halfway. He will pay for his sisters’ education but never pays attention to them. He is also extremely fastidious with his time. He fires people on a whim because they have dared to waste his time. He sees his girlfriend Ramya (Ketika Sharma) as an appointment to be squeezed in between work and more work. Mark’s loved ones are the opportunity cost he voluntarily incurs for a coveted promotion in his company. Bro, in that way, is quite the apt title here, considering the whole ‘time is money, money is success’ mantra that drives Mark is also the beloved gospel of our podcast ‘bros’.
Samuthirakani and his writer-collaborator Trivikram are more inclined to present Mark in a grudgingly positive light, but more on that later. Pawan Kalyan is time, here. If Anne Hathaway suggested that time can be a physical dimension people can climb up and down like a hill in Interstellar — Samuthirakani wants us to know that time can also be reimagined as this demigod superstar we have all grown up loving.
But who really is this personification of time? This is where the movie entropies rapidly. Trivikram steps in to deliver some philosophical one-liners, which quickly turn into unsubtle digs against a certain Chief Minister. We also have Thaman’s rousing Sanskritised background score trying its best to defibrillate this otherwise comatose film. When we combine Thaman’s contributions with the fact that Bro is alternatively titled Bro The Avatar — we might just be talking about Kaala Bhairava, the Shaivite manifestation of time, reality and retribution. But this is a wasted conclusion since we see Pawan Kalyan’s character borrow his character traits from his own film-mythos-graph. In OMG (Pawan Kalyan features in this film’s Telugu remake), Akshay Kumar’s Sri Krishna apes the character traits of the latter. So we see this actor play the flute, carry a peacock feather keychain and inhale blocks of butter from Paresh Rawal’s fridge. But here, Pawan Kalyan’s Time mowa bro is a highlights reel of the actor in his prime. He prefers chai from a cutting glass (like his character from Thammudu), sings Aadavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule in a car and dances to Jalsa Jalsa in a pub. Costume designer Neeta Lulla chimes into the film’s overall meta-ness, her costumes are an ode to the actor’s clutter-breaking, forever cool fits from the 2000s.
At this point, a senior star paying meta lip service to his older, more iconic roles is not new. Lokesh Kanagaraj did it with Kamal Haasan in Vikram. Closer home, Bobby Kolli pulled it off with clap backs to vintage Chiranjeevi in Waltair Veerayya. But the trick misfires with Bro, especially considering Kushi, Jalsa and Tholi Prema had some wide and successful re-releases at a time as recent as last year. Speaking of which, how did a song from Bheemla Nayak feature in this vintage mix? I get that time is relative and stories are subjective, but the only way ‘one year back’ would count as vintage is if human beings had a lifespan of three years. The shtick feels a lot more tired when you realise that Pawan Kalyan is running his own experiments with time, using his past career to propel his future one — cinema be damned.
The rest of the film does little to help its own case. Bro is a remake of a Tamil feature that was once originally a play, but that never meant actors should continue to stay in a single place, swapping the stage for endless green screenshots. Sai Dharam Tej is equally immobile in his acting, as he pantomimes in tandem with Pawan Kalyan’s sluggish and disinterested demeanour.
Surprisingly, Mark’s family left a greater impression on me than Tej and Pawan Kalyan. There is a sister who knows she is unfairly resented, but still respects her brother. The other sister and brother hide their own relationships, despite Mark being open with his. The film’s only redeeming grace is the way it treats patriarchy. Now when I say patriarchy, I don’t mean it in the way that word has earned its demonic status today. I mean it quite literally. Mark is the oldest child of his family, its sole breadwinner and patriarch after their father’s demise. When he rises to lecture the women in his household, the girls see their father. The mother sees her own father. Mark is riddled with anxiety, about getting his siblings ‘settled’. Turns out, his family needs no help from him. In one of the film’s only aha! moments, we see the ‘nobody needing Mark’ angle take a deterministic turn.
And when Mark realises that it is he who needs his family more than the other way round, he begins to redeem himself. The film though, not so much. This is an interesting time for Pawan Kalyan fans, to watch him transition from a place that made him the power star to a place that could give him actual power. We have seen him build a meta-narrative beneficial for politics in both Vakeel Saab and Bheemla Nayak. But Bro is a slippery beast. Star power means showing greatness, something mortals cannot achieve. But we have Pawan Kalyan in a film that has come down to our level, instead of us wishing to reach theirs, with all the Jaya Surya and Mavayya meme clapbacks.
It is not easy at all to watch this ‘torchbearer’ feature in a rather torturous film. It feels much more insulting when the star is content with scheduling this piecemeal effort film between politics the way Mark scheduled his time between work for Ramya. We have had 25 glorious years with Pawan Kalyan. Maybe, our time is over.
Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Ketika Sharma, Priya Prakash Warrier, Rohini Molleti Director: Samuthirakani
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'Bro' Movie Review: What The Hell, Bro!
Movie: Bro Rating: 2/5 Banner: People Media Factory, Zee Studios Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Priya Prakash Varrier, Ketika Sharma, Brahmanandam, Subbaraju, Urvashi Rautela and others Screenplay and dialogues: Trivikram Srinivas Music: S Thaman Director of Photography: Sujith Vaassudev Editor: Naveen Nooli Production design: A.S. Prakash Producer: T G Vishwa Prasad Directed by: Samuthirakani Release Date: July 28, 2023
Although there isn't as much hype surrounding it compared to Pawan Kalyan’s previous films, "Bro" is certainly one of the most anticipated films of the year. In the film, Pawan Kalyan played a god, and it also starred his nephew, Sai Dharam Tej.
Let's see how this film turned out.
Story: Mark (Sai Dharam Tej) is the oldest of three siblings, with two sisters and a younger brother. He lives with his mother and sisters, and he is always looking for ways to make money, never giving his time to anyone, not even his girlfriend Ramya (Ketika Sharma). In addition, he is a control freak.
He gets killed in a car accident on his way from Vizag to Hyderabad.
Mark begs Time, also known as Titan (Pawan Kalyan), the god of time, for more time so that he can complete his duties. Titan agrees, but only for the next 90 days.
How will Titan teach Mark the true meaning of life in the next 90 days, and what will Mark do in those 90 days?
Artistes’ Performances: Pawan Kalyan appears throughout the movie. Despite denying being God and referring to himself as Time, Pawan Kalyan's role is intended to be another version of "Gopala Gopala." His style, reminiscent of some of his older films, seems okay at first, but the role becomes more casual after a while. Pawan Kalyan's only activity in the film is walking or sitting and mouthing philosophical dialogues.
Sai Dharam Tej fits the bill. The main road accident in the story resembles his real-life accident. However, his performance is fairly routine, and he appears to be out of shape.
The banter between Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej contains moments of laughter, which may appeal more to fans than to the general audience.
Priya Prakash Varrier portrays Sai Dharam Tej's sister. Ketika Sharma's screen time is limited. Vennela Kishore, Prudhvi, as well as Tanikella Bharani play irrelevant roles. Raja Chembolu is okay.
Technical Excellence: Among the technical departments, cinematography is one that stands out. Sujith Vasudevan's work is especially noticeable in the sequences of Pawan Kalyan's entrance and the final scenes.
Thaman's songs aren't particularly catchy. The dialogues are merely adequate, nothing to write home about.
Highlights: The message
Drawback: No strength in the second half Pawan Kalyan’s character design Lack of strong emotions Weak songs
Analysis "Bro" is a remake of the Tamil film "Vinodaya Sitham," which was also directed by Samuthirakani. Simply put, it's the tale of a man who, after dying, is given the opportunity to make amends for his mistakes. The storyline is extremely familiar.
There are two major changes in the Telugu adaptation. In the Tamil version, the protagonist is a middle-aged man with a wife and two daughters. Here, the protagonist is a young man played by Sai Dharam Tej. Another difference is the casting of a major star like Pawan Kalyan in the part of "time." In the Tamil version, Samuthirakani played the role of "time."
Although these two alterations may have held promise on paper, they are not effective on the screen.
The first half of the film moves quickly, establishing Sai Dharam Tej's family and life, as well as the accident and his meeting with time. Time agreeing to give Sai Dharam Tej another 90 days to live, and so on, are narrated with a dose of comedy. Pawan Kalyan recreating some of his popular songs sounded funny at first. However, after the intermission, the film takes a complete 180-degree turn. It becomes too simple to take the proceedings seriously.
The writing's hollowness comes to life in the second half. All of the incidents or sequences are overly predictable. Furthermore, Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej's bar conversation and Tanikella Bharani's comedy track look ridiculous. The character of Prudhvi has no significance in the story.
Pawan Kalyan's re-enactment of old songs has also grown tedious at this point. In one scene, Pawan Kalyan simply rolls on top of a vehicle and laughs. Such sequences demonstrate that the team does not have enough material for the runtime.
Though the story's philosophy and message - everything happens for a reason and that we should treat others with kindness and compassion - are admirable, the resolution is too formulaic.
Attempts to make Pawan Kalyan's character more commercial have backfired and hurt the story. The soul of the original movie is gone. This is why the story loses its momentum in the important and final act.
Plus, the soundtrack is not the film's strong suit.
Overall, "Bro" has a promising start, and Pawan Kalyan's early sequences are entertaining, but the film loses steam as it becomes more routine. It also has plastic emotions. There is a lack of strength in the writing, and the important sequences feel rushed.
Bottom Line: Poor Writing
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Bro starring Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej is the Telugu remake of well acclaimed Tamil film but promises to work big time. Check out inside...
The remake culture is not dying anytime soon. Over the years, films being remade in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and other languages after an original film becomes successful is quite a common practice. But it is to be noted that earlier audiences didn't have such a wider reach to technology and there was nothing like OTT platforms. But now things have changed. The audience can watch any movie anytime without any language barrier. In this culture, if a remake will work or not is quite a big question. And this week, Vinodhaya Sitham, a Tamil film, which became a hit in Kollywood, is being remade in Telugu.
Bro vs Vinodhaya Sitham
Titled Bro, the Telugu remake stars Pawan Kalya n and Sai Dharam Tej in the lead roles. Written and directed by Samuthirakani, Bro is a highly anticipated and awaited film in Telugu. The director, who also helmed the original film Vinodhaya Sitham, mentioned that Bro is not a remake but an adaptation. The director said the Telugu version has been customized to suit the industry. And, it looks like, he has done it right.
The posters, teaser, and trailer of Bro have caught major buzz among Telugu audiences. And another interesting thing that has been a major crowd-puller is the starring of real-life uncle and nephew, Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej. This casting is a treat for mega fans. But only time will tell if this film will stand up to the well-acclaimed Vinodhaya Sitham or join the list of remake failures. We think it will work after watching the trailer.
An insight into Bro with trailer breakdown
Personally, for the very rare scenario, I liked the trailer of Bro. And, it gained a massive response from the audience too. The biggest factor of Bro is the chemistry of Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Te j. The story revolves around an arrogant man who is given a second chance in life to amend his mistakes after death. Power Star portrays the character essayed by Samuthirakani in the Tamil film, playing the role of a god. Sai Dharam Tej takes on another crucial role named Thambi Ramaiah, whose life undergoes a significant transformation after his death and resurrection.
Sai Dharam Tej plays the role of a young corporate, who is always worried about having no time. But things change when he meets with an accident and eventually meets God, who comes in the form of time, played by Pawan Kalyan.
What works big time in the Telugu remake Bro
Pawan Kalyan's screen presence is a total show-stealer. He appeared in many avatars in the trailer including a security guard, coolie, a mature middle-aged man, and an enthusiastic party freak. And it promises to be a visual feast for Powerstar fans as there might be plenty of hat tips to popular moments from his filmography. In fact, the trailer ends with Pawan recreating his iconic pose from Jalsa (2008) and it is likely to bring the roof down in the theatres.
It’s been quite a time since filmmakers have explored this side of Pawan Kalyan as fans have been waiting eagerly. Trivikram's dialogues have added a good amount of touch to the film.
Brahmanandam is back peeps. Who would want to miss him? He appeared in a trailer in the role of a priest. And just in his 30 seconds, he brought a smile on his face to the audience and we personally cannot wait to watch him on the screen.
Music of Bro is a hit-and-miss as well
Compared to the original, what wouldn't work in a remake is a hard thing to say just by watching the trailer. But for sure like every film, Bro has its own set of negatives.
The music of Bro is the biggest pro and con too. The background, composed by S Thaman, has literally given goosebumps to the audience and the depth and Sanskrit lyrics are way too good. While the songs like My Dear Markendaya and Killi Killi became an instant hit, the song Jaanavule disappointed audiences. The music and dance moves were trolled by netizens on social media.
About Bro and Vinodhaya Sitham
Ketika Sharma and Priya Prakash Varrier are the female leads of the film along with Rohini, Brahmanandam, and Subbaraju in the supporting roles. The film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad of People Media Factory in collaboration with Zee Studios.
Another reason why Bro could work is Vinodhaya Sitham skipped theatrical release and opted for direct OTT release. So there must be very few Telugu people who watched the remake on OTT, which is a plus point.
Directed by Samuthirakani and produced by Abirami Media Works, Vinodhaya Sitham was released on October 13, 2021 on ZEE5 and received critical acclaim.
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Bro movie review: A few good laughs and nothing more
A few good laughs in a movie that spans 2 hours 5 minutes is not enough. The film more often than not placed higher value on nostalgia than story telling.
Director: P Samuthirakani
Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej
Language: Telugu
The idea that death is the destination and life is nothing but a journey towards this destination is the grand idea that Trivikram has adapted from Tamil film Vinodhaya Seetham . Helmed by Samuthirakani, who directed the original, Bro starring Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej, brings to life the story of an arrogant, pompous young man who believes that only he is capable of shouldering responsibilities in his family.
He assumes that his absence would incapacitate his family, and bring them to the streets. In Markandeya’s (Sai Dharam Tej) case, his struggles to an extent quantify his fear, however, the fact that life does go on for those left behind is something that he is forced to accept.
Now, the story is simple enough and it was portrayed as such in Tamil. With Pawan Kalyan ’s entry into the mix, however, Bro takes on an avatar that doesn’t just include random dance numbers, but also multiple moments which idolize Pawan Kalyan. Each moment received attention from fans as the theater was peppered with hooting, screaming and clapping.
The film had to become bigger than the story to be befitting of Pawan Kalyan’s stardom and that is sad and unfortunate because the truly enjoyable parts in the film was the more subdued rapport between Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej. Their conversations are a mix of witty, thoughtful and outright hilarious. Especially the scene where Markandeya has to swallow his pride and return to work just moments after rage quitting is one worth mentioning.
Yet, a few good laughs in a movie that spans 2 hours 15 minutes is not enough. The film more often than not places higher value on nostalgia than story telling. It banks on the said nostalgia factor to elicit a reponse from the audience, not realizing the fact if more attention was paid to the story, it could have very well featured fresh iconic moments. The repurposing of popular songs from Pawan Kalyan’s filmography becomes tedious after a point, especially so when the film begins to delve into melodrama for an impactful ending.
I would obviously have preferred for Markandeya’s younger sister to have had a better relationship arc with her brother. In fact, the moments that really shined were of Markandeya learning time and again that he was indeed wrong, and he became more relatable with every punch that his ego took. If the film had more such nuanced moments instead of a rehash of songs from hit Pawan Kalyan movies such as Bheemla Nayak, Bro would have been so much more fun.
Also, inconsistent is the film’s dialogues and it’s intention. One moment it speaks for equality and the next moment we see an unnecessary set piece with an ‘item number’. I wonder if objectifying women falls under a different bracket. Then, there are dialogues such as “Only the rich usually get diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.” The jump in logic at this point has become something one has come to expect of Telugu commercial films. If only Bro was a simple commercial film, writing it off would have been simpler too. Instead, what we get is a brilliant idea with inferior execution.
Rating: 1.5 (out of 5 stars)
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BRO Telugu Movie Review: A Thought-Provoking Tale of Redemption and Time
BRO Movie Review – Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited Telugu film “Bro” has finally released in your nearby cinemas on 28 July 2023. Read first Bro telugu movie review to decide if it’s worth booking your ticket!
“Bro” is Telugu movie remake of 2021 tamil film “Vinodhaya Sitham”. Bro movie is directed by Samuthirakani and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Zee Studios, is a thought-provoking fantasy thriller comedy Telugu film. Sai Dharam Tej and Pawan Kalyan as Time lead the cast, with notable supporting performances by Priya Prkash Warrior, Ketika, Subbaraju and Vinnela Kishore. Scroll down to read full honest Bro movie review and highlight points of the BRO film.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
The story follows Markande Yulu (Sai Dharam Tej), a controlling individual who tragically meets with an accident and encounters Time (Pawan Kalyan) after his passing. Time grants him 90 days to fulfill his unfulfilled dreams and correct his mistakes. The film effectively delivers social messages, but the overtly spelled-out screenplay limits surprises and engagement. Telugu movie “Bro” story start after the death of Markande Yulu (Dharam Tej), The God of Time (Pawan Kalyan) resurrects him for three months to mend his family and work life, drastically altering his responsible yet egoistic existence.
BRO Review and Movie Rating – Direction, Screenplay, Music, Acting, and Cinematography
Direction : P. Samuthirakani’s direction in “BRO” film is noteworthy. He adeptly crafts a fantasy universe where social messages seamlessly blend with the storyline. However, the overtly spelled-out screenplay hampers the film’s potential for twists and turns. Read movie review of Today released Telugu Movie BRO here.
Plot & Screenplay : The plot revolves around Sai Dharam Tej resurrection after death, granted by The God of Time. While the concept is intriguing, the execution lacks surprises. The film effectively portrays the protagonist’s journey to mend his family and work life, but a more nuanced storyline would have added depth.
BGM & Songs : Music works moderately well in certain portions, but it often serves as cues rather than complementing the scenes. A more immersive and emotionally resonant score could have enhanced the movie’s impact.
Cinematography : Some visuals are a highlight in this movie, adding aesthetic value to the film. The cinematography captures the essence of the fantasy universe and provides a solid production quality.
Nonetheless, the performances and a concise runtime of just over an hour and a half contribute to the movie’s overall appeal. Bro” will particularly resonate with fans of Samuthirakani’s unique brand of films, making it worth watching for its thought-provoking message and unique storyline of fantasy comedy and thriller genre. So if you are Pawan Kalyan or Sai Dharam Tej Acting fan then you must watch this fantasy film. Share this Bro movie review with your friend who’s a Pawan Kalyan die hard fans.
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‘Bro’ movie review: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej cannot save this bore
Barring the occasional fun banter between uncle-nephew duo pawan kalyan and sai dharam tej, director samuthirakani’s telugu film ‘bro’, written by trivikram srinivas, is drab.
July 28, 2023 03:37 pm | Updated 05:05 pm IST
Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej in Samuthirakani’s Telugu movie ‘Bro’
When a film banks heavily on a star’s hits from the past, referencing songs and dialogues from his blockbusters, but fails to have fresh standout moments, it can end up as a huge misfire. The Telugu film Bro - the Avatar , starring uncle-nephew duo Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej , is one such case in point. Director Samuthirakani who had written and directed the Tamil original Vinodhaya Sitham , reworks the plot to suit Pawan Kalyan’s and Sai Dharam Tej’s personas with the help of Trivikram Srinivas’ screenplay and dialogues. Yet, Bro ends up as a film that occasionally brings in some cheer but otherwise fizzles into a boring soap opera, despite a well-intended story.
The core plot isn’t bad at all; it’s a relevant one that spells out the universal truth that none of us are indispensable; our home and workplace will adapt and move on irrespective of us. The story can work like a fable that makes the viewer take back a few lessons in humility.
Samuthirakani and Trivikram Srinivas aptly call the central character Markandeyulu (Sai Dharam Tej). Mark, as his colleagues and friends refer to him, thinks he is presenting the best version of himself to his family and colleagues and that he knows the best. ‘I have no time’ is his constant refrain.
Bro-the avatar (Telugu)
Bro explores the possibilities when Mark’s life is brutally cut short and time presents itself in a larger-than-life avatar of Pawan Kalyan who is named, hold your breath, Titan! Mark bides for time to fulfil his responsibilities. Titan, who is addressed by Mark as ‘bro’, comes to an agreement with Mark.
The introduction sequence of ‘time’ aka Titan has ample references to the ‘power’ in the ‘power star’ label. He is also presented as a metaphor for a porter who transports people between different worlds, dressed like in the ‘Vayyari Bhama’ song from Thammudu . The fun has just begun, so we don’t mind it. Soon, there are references to Tholi Prema, Khushi, Jalsa, Bheemla Nayak … All this would have been more fun had Bro come up with its share of original moments that can stand the test of time and serve as pop culture references in the years to come.
Among the songs that play at regular intervals, the most fun and foot-tapping ones are the brief segments from Jalsa and Bheemla Nayak , not the new compositions. So it is with the dialogues as well. Brahmanandam (in a cameo) and Pawan Kalyan have a fun face-off. The duo have sparkled in better-written comic stretches in the past; here, the writing does not have the zing. It never raises above fan service, referencing old dialogues and the star’s political career.
Much of the first hour is spent showing how Mark reassesses his perceptions of people, at home and at work. The sub-plots featuring the siblings are predictable and the office politics too do not hold many surprises. Priya Prakash Varrier, Raja Chembolu, Tanikella Bharani and Ketika Sharma (as Mark’s girlfriend) get a few minutes to make their presence felt. Vennela Kishore is underutilized too.
The one supporting character who gets to make an impact is Rohini. For a large portion, her role is like that of a stereotypical screen mother and the story conveniently relegates her to the background. When she is brought back, she springs a welcome surprise. This portion and the final segment where Mark gets to look at life afresh and have a heart-to-heart conversation with Titan are the only significant portions of the film.
Bro does not make Pawan Kalyan or Sai Dharam Tej do anything special. They merely go through the different emotional beats required of them. We have seen better from both of them. The subpar visual effects are also a dampener.
In hindsight, Gopala Gopala , in which Pawan Kalyan played God incarnate, was a more entertaining film. Bro’s original, Vinodhaya Sitham, had a story centred on a middle-aged character (played by Thambi Ramaiah). The Telugu adaptation tweaks certain aspects to suit a younger protagonist and tries to pack in enough entertainment to cater to Pawan Kalyan’s fan base. Yet, lazily written and executed, it squanders its potential.
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Bro review: This rehashed ‘Vinodhaya Sitham’ fails to quit beating around the bush
If you analyse 'Bro' as it happens, it probably wouldn't have worked for any other film personality other than Pawan Kalyan.
Published:Aug 09, 2023
Pawan Kalyan and Samuthirakani on the sets of 'Bro'. (thondankani/Twitter)
Lacks depth!
Bro (Telugu)
- Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, Ketika Sharma, Priya Prakash Varrier, and Brahmanandam
- Director: Samuthirakani
- Producers: TG Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla
- Music: S Thaman
- Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes
- Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
- Director: Maneesh Sharma
- Producer: Aditya Chopra
- Music: Pritam Chakraborty
- Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes
“Never commit a mistake today for a better tomorrow!” This dialogue of Pawan Kalyan, uttered to Sai Dharam Tej, may seem as though he is sending out a message to his political rivals.
But it also innately reflects Pawan Kalyan’s vision which may be ideal but impractical.
Before you debate whether this dialogue is political or apolitical, the story of Bro can be summed up in this one phrase.
Markandeya (Sai Dharam Tej) is a corporate professional who believes in being loyal to the company. He thinks that if he remains with the company and believes in the company’s growth for a long period, he will feel valued and appreciated.
While enjoying the perks in the corporate sector, he takes good care of his mum (Rohini), his two sisters (Priya Prakash Varrier and Yuva Lakshmi), and his young brother (played by Surya Srinivas).
If there is one that he cannot lend… it is time. He gets killed when his car topples on a ring road.
What if he is sent to Earth again for 90 days? How shocking would it be for Mark (Markandeya) when he witnesses his life, which till then seemed so comfortable to him. That is the story of Bro , in a nutshell.
The off-screen image of Pawan Kalyan sometimes doesn’t make you gauge his onscreen performance properly.
A poster of ‘Bro’. (thondankani/ Twitter)
But if you analyse Bro as it happens, the movie probably wouldn’t have worked for any other film personality other than him.
Also, you may not find enough credence to say that Kalyan outperformed everyone.
You would get to see the same mannerisms that he has been doing since the days of Tholi Prema (1998) and Thammudu (1999).
And probably, his role in Bro as an eternal being “Time” has slightly more depth than Gopala Gopala (2015).
His character tries to explain to Mark how the primaeval “time” existed from the beginning and has no end. And if one knows about the magic of time in the material world, he would probably become an enlightened being.
This metaphysical philosophy may seem too heavy for the common man. It could have been properly conveyed when it is shown on screen.
Related: Will Pawan Kalyan’s political remarks cast a shadow on ‘Bro’?
Weight of pawan kalyan’s image.
The first half of Bro involves beating around the bush, as far as Pawan Kalyan’s character is concerned.
“ Emi Sodhara Manasuku Emaindiraa ..” from Tholi Prema is played to console the devastated Mark.
A poster ‘Bro’. (IamDharamTej/ Twitter)
And then, he dances to the tunes of “ Sarigama Padanisa karo karo jara jalsa ..” from Jalsa (2022), during the party time to pump up Mark’s spirits.
Director Samuthirakani probably succumbed to the demands of showing Pawan Kalyan as a larger-than-life character.
All unimportant things come randomly because the story doesn’t want to talk about the process of the plot.
And you probably would be the most unfortunate if you were unknowingly seated behind a bunch of Jana Sena supporters or Pawan Kalyan fans — except for whistles nothing goes to your brain.
Samuthirakani would have done a far more better job if Trivikram had not been the dialogue writer.
When Mark’s mother Rohini is rushed to the hospital, Sanjay Swarup, who played a doctor’s role tells Mark, “ Parkinson’s disease dabbulu unna vallake vastundhi ” (Parkinson’s disease only affects rich people).
This is when Mark is not left with a single penny because he just has resigned from his job. It looks ridiculous to hear a dialogue written by someone like Trivikram.
Also Read: Censor talk of ‘Bro’: An imperfect timing for Pawan Kalyan?
Performances.
Sai Dharam Tej in ‘Bro’. (thondankani/ Twitter)
Sai Dharam Tej as a corporate professional looks visually good. But he somehow couldn’t get into the skin of the character.
Pawan Kalyan has not much meat apart from uttering a few philosophically-logical dialogues.
Ketika Sharma remains herself to be Mark’s honest love interest.
Priya Prakash and Rohini as the former’s mother and sister, respectively, have done well within their space.
S Thaman has seriously nothing much to show of his creative side because Kalyan’s old chartbusters keep coming randomly when he has a task to massage Mark’s ego or to change his mood.
Sujith Vaassudev’s cinematography is okay but not commendable.
Related: Scoring music for Pawan Kalyan’s film is a serious business: Thaman
Music director Thaman with Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej. (S Thaman/ Twitter)
Bro is simply a rehashed remake of Vinodhaya Sitham (2021), cautiously made while adjusting commercial meters, to titillate the taste buds of Pawan Kalyan’s fans.
Focusing on “now” — the present moment — the film would have scored a hit had the director added more depth.
Along with the message, there is political banter, too.
Well, Kalyan censures his rivals severely through Bro as he says, “ Ippudu right ga untey eppudu goppaga untav ” (If you follow the righteousness, you’ll always be blessed)!
(Views expressed here are personal.)
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