Julayi

After being postponed for quite some time, Julayi releases today. There has been a tremendous buzz about this movie as Trivikram helms this one. Trivikram movies have always been entertainers and this one promises to be no different. It is an important one too for everyone involved as Trivikram, Arjun and Illeana are looking for hit after their last ventures Khaleja, Badrinath and Nenu Naa Rakshasi haven't done that well at the box office. Here's the review:

Film: Julayi

Cast: Allu Arjun, Illeana, Bramhanandam, Rajendra Prasad, Rao Ramesh, Tanikella Bharani

Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Director: Trivikram Srinivas

Producer:S. Radha Krishna

Release Date: August 9th, 2012

My Rating: 3.5/5

What's It About: 

Varadharajulu (Kota) is the chairman of a co-operative bank in Vizag who collects 1500 crores as deposits from his customers. The same time he is planning on usurping the money on the sly with the help of Bittu(Sonu Sood) and his brother Lala (Shafi). On the night of the planned robbery, Ravi (Arjun) ends up getting in Bittu's car, asking for a lift. Ravi is on his way to a bar where IPL betting is going on and he accidentally slips the info to Bittu who uses it to his advantage and alerts the cops to clear his way. Ravi ends up realizing his plan and helps the cops catch Bittu and ends up killing Lala. Bittu escapes the next day and Ravi is entered into a witness protection program by the cops, moving him to Hyderabad. He lives with ACP Sitaram(rajendra prasad) and his family and falls for a geeky Madhu(Ileana). What happens next forms the rest of the story.

Artist Performances: 

Allu Arjun's performance is full of energy and his comic timing is on dot in this film. He dances like a charm and has a strong screen presence that he shared with all the other characters of the film especially Rajendra Prasad. Contrary to rumors, Rajendra Prasad has a full fledged role in this movie and he shows why he is the king of comedy with his acting. He should get more roles like these. Illeana looks good and provides some glamor in songs as usual. Sonu Sood is top notch. Bramhi and M.S. Narayana are funny. Rao Ramesh and Tanikella Bharani have some well etched roles. 

This & That: 

You expect a lot of freshness when you go to a Trivikram film. He does not disappoint. He wrote some rib tickling dialogues. There is a lot of tongue in cheek humor all through  the whole film. There are a few scenes that have been inspired by hollywood movies. Like for example: The robbery scene looks like a direct lift from The Dark Knight and the climax scene is identical to The Italian Job. The scenes that I personally liked were the pre interval bang, the scenes where he tries to impress Illeana, Rajendra Prasad and MS Narayana's bus scenes and Bramhi's scene in the prison cell. Music by Devi Sri Prasad has been topping the charts and the choreography has been well done. My picks would be O Madhu and Julayi. The  The climax was a mix of action/emotion and comedy which impresses. Instead of having 5 minutes of fights, you have the hero and the villan talking in a casual and light manner. The first half moves fast with high humor but the second half felt a little dull and heavy. Overall, the movie is an entertainer and has repeat value. It should do well at the box office.

Did I Enjoy It?

 Yes, no dull moment in this film.

The Final Word:

Julayi impresses you in August!