Victory Venkatesh Golmaal Movie First Look

Victory Venkatesh Golmaal Movie First Look

Victory Venkatesh New Look At Movie Golmaal which is Remake of Hindi Movie Bolbachchan

Shadow Review

 Shadow Review

Film Name : Shadow
Cast: Venkatesh, Tapsee, Srikanth, Madhurima, M.S.Narayana,
Naga Babu, Mukesh Rushi, Rao Ramesh, Uttej, Rahul Dev
Director: Meher Ramesh
Music Director: S.Thaman
Producer: Paruchuri Kireeti
Genre: Action, Drama
Release Date: April 26, 2013

We have been treated to more than enough number of mafia-based films where bomb blast conspiracies are frivolously hatched by just one don and his cohorts.  In real life there are Al Quedas, LeTs, Illakatha Mafiliyas (an honorable addition by Vennela Kishore's Jaffa) and sundry organizations of crooks but in our movies there is just one Nana Bhai, who is invariably sentimental so much so he doesn't think twice before attending the funeral of his favorite associate even if it means risking his life.

No sooner than this suave and impulsive terrorist boss announces that he wants to be at the burial ground in Malaysia, than the cops as well as the hero are there at the scene, as if they were told about the boss' arrival by a common relative.  Such is the stuff our films are made of, it is no wonder that when even a Box Office 'baadshah' can't be relied upon to make the cash registers ringing for weeks on end, the honorable services of real protagonists like Brahmi or MS Nayarana are chipped in by our brilliant filmmakers.

As one watches the first five minutes of 'Shadow' two things become clear in no time.  That it is going to be a revenge story; that the hero will save the country.  Since one was not watching a Sreenu Vaitla film, it might become somewhat difficult to predict the pride of place MS will come to occupy as Psycho Seenu.

It goes to show the paltry amount of conviction that our directors have in their wafer-thin story lines when they bank on the same bunch of comedians, who are conned and victimized by the omnipotent hero.  It looked a terrific mix of massy heroism and situational comedy in 'Dookudu', the way our directors/writers are allowing themselves to be deluded into thinking that the audience can be taken for a ride by presenting old wine in a snazzy bottle, leaves a sore taste in mouth.

Way back in 1993, an intrepid investigative journalist (Naga Babu) collected details of a mammoth conspiracy to rattle Mumbai in March.  Even before he could submit the findings to one media organization, the terrorists come to know of it and they decide to finish him off.  The journo foolishly wrote on a piece of paper "Please publish the news in this cassette" as if an editor would not know it otherwise and gave it to his (brave) school-going son.  Cut to the present minutes later, we see Shadow (S/o Rajaram) appear and say that his past is a mystery, he will create history and his ways are of victory.

Between eliminating the trusted lieutenants of Nana Bhai one after one, in different get-ups (Vaitla's obsession is with variations, Meher's is with get-ups, so it looks), in different places, we are treated to a gag of silly scenes involving MS, Tapsee, Venky and a host of other sidekicks (who don't register with us as much as we try hard).

For a change, we have Shadow turning into Chanti and one can only imagine how a killer would fit into the proceedings when he is made to act like a child or parody Pawan 'uncle' for a change.  It has been a year since 'Gabbar Singh' created waves at the BO and it would seem that Venky-Meher duo thought it apt to pay a tribute to the Antyakshari scene.  The copy cat act of the director is not even remotely funny, the scene surprises only because Venky joyfully casts himself as Power Star.

When it is not second-rate comedy time, it is a triangular fight between Shadow, the mafiosi and the cops.  The last, headed by Srikanth, keep chasing the elusive Shadow and not the terrorists, even as the latter are well advanced in their plans to rattle Hyderabad on Oct 2.  There is place for one Acharyaji, a Gandhian resembling Anna Hazare in demeanor.

At the interval bang, the only relief that comes is that Chanti metamorphoses into Shadow, thanks to a video chat.  It is unimaginable that the memory loss element was thought appropriate in a film like this.  It robs the already thin plot of its seriousness.  There are not many who might enjoy to watch Venky saying Mahesh uncle, Charan annayya and so on.

The second half had nothing going for it, the director realized that the remaining murders must be elaborately picturised and he did just that.  JP, MS and Venky calling themselves Tulasi, Nagavalli and Lakshmi evokes a few laughs, the part is a bright spot of the film.

Thaman did a good job but the snazzy flavour of his music was not elevated through the filming of the songs.  Venky looks quite off-colour in the songs, Tapsee should work on her expressions and not be content with playing the sultry lady.

The film belongs to two heroes, namely Venky and MS.  Kona Venkat and Meher Ramesh fail to give a single satisfying one liner, the hero should have been projected as a saviour and not just an avenger.  The cinematography could have dumbed down the chaotic effect of the incongruous gun battles and a chasing scene or two.

One expected Meher to present Venky in a new fashion but he disappoints by concentrating on the costumes, the hair-do (which ironically makes Venky look older) and the settings in which the murders take place.

Verdict:  'Shadow' ends up to be a mere shadow of everything that the director wanted to do.  Even Venky is a shadow of his energetic and righteously emotional self in an ill-etched role.

Venkatesh " Shadow " High Quality Auro 11.1 3D Sound In India's First Tollywood Film

Venkatesh and Tapsee's 'Shadow' is going to be the first Tollywood film with  

High Quality Auro 11.1 3D Sound .

Meher Ramesh, the director of the movie, tweeted, " Shadow is the first Tollywood film with high quality 11.1 3D sound in Prasad multiplex screen with 55 speakers. First theatre in A.P. Just can't wait to watch 'Shadow' and hear Thaman's background and songs in Auro 11.1 3D sound. Auro sound will enhance the experience".

The film is set to be released on April 26th world wide. Srikanth and Madhurima will be seen in special roles. Paruchuri Kireeti is producing this film under United movies banner. Thaman has composed the music score for this film.

Aditya Pancholi, M.S.Narayana, Jayaprakash Reddy,Nagababu,Adithya Menon, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Prabhu, Surya, Rao Ramesh, Uttej, Srinivasa Reddy etc. are the other cast.

Cinematography: Prasad Murella, Editing: Marthand.K.Venkatesh, Story: Kona Venkat, Gopi mohan, Producer: Paruchuri Kireeti, Screenplay-Direction: Meher Ramesh, Music By Thaman.S,

Victory Venkatesh To Support Four IPL Teams

Venkatesh To Support four IPL Teams

Venkatesh, who played a soft-spoken family man in Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (SVSC) will now be seen in a starkly contrasting character in his upcoming film, Shadow — an out-and-out action entertainer. "People have been asking me to do a mass character for a while now. And I'm glad I'm getting to do a movie with a revenge theme, with a whole lot of stylised action sequences. I got to pull off some cool action moves after a long time. For a chase scene, I even rode a bike myself without using a body double," he says.

The actor however, denies the buzz that claims he is playing a don in the film. "The film doesn't even have a mafia backdrop," he insists. Incidentally, after SVSC this film will be his second multi-starrer in a row. Shadow also stars actor Srikanth, who plays a cop.'

What about the unusual pairing with the very young Taapsee? "All I can say is she has done a good job and looks great in the movie," says Venky, who is now gearing up for the T-town remake of Bol Bachchan. Apart from his projects, the actor is also looking forward to the IPL season. In fact, Venky says he will be torn between supporting four teams. "The owners of the Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad teams are very close friends and each one of them wanted me to support their team. I will travel to the stadiums to watch some of the matches."

Venkatesh Shadow Latest Posters

Venkatesh Shadow Latest Posters

Venakatesh Launches Rotis At Hitech City Event Photos

Venakatesh Launches Rotis At Hitech City Event Photos

Venkatesh Shadow Release on April 12th

The release of Victory Venkatesh's upcoming film, Shadow, in the direction of Meher Ramesh has been postponed. The movie is said to be releasing on March 28th previously.

It is said that the delay in the post-production work, mainly the delay of re recording by Thaman is the main reason for the postponing. The tentative release is said to be on April 12th. Tapsee is the female lead and  Srikanth and Madhurima play the key roles in the movie.

Aditya Pancholi, M.S.Narayana, Jayaprakash Reddy,Nagababu,Adithya Menon, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Prabhu, Surya, Rao Ramesh, Uttej, Srinivasa Reddy etc. are the other cast.

Cinematography: Prasad Murella, Editing: Marthand.K.Venkatesh, Story: Kona Venkat, Gopi mohan, Producer: Paruchuri Kireeti, Music: Thaman.S, Screenplay-Direction: Meher Ramesh

Venkatesh Ram New Multi Starer Film " Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavanthu "

Venkatesh Ram New Multi Starer Film Title Conformed On " Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavanthu "

Ever since the remake of Bollywood film Bol Bachchan, (starring Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgan) was announced, film buffs have been wondering about what could be the title for the Telugu version. Recently it was rumoured that 'Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavanthu' (SJSB) has been the title for the Telugu version of Abhishek Bachchan- Ajay Devgn starrer.

Putting an end to all the specualtions Ram, on his mirco blogging site, clarified that the film has not been title as rumoured. "Ram Pothineni ‏ramsayz "Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavanthu" IS NOT THE TITLE FOR THE FILM PPL..will let u know..love :) (sic). While Ram would step into the shoes of Abhishek Bachchan, Venkatesh will reprise Ajay Devgn in the comic caper.

The film, to be directed by Vijaybhaskar and produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore, was launched a couple of days back in Ramanaidu studios in Hyderabad. The names of the leading ladies are yet to be announced.

Venkatesh Shadow Audio Launch Photos

Venkatesh Shadow Film  Audio Launch Photos

Shadow New Wallpapers And Posters

Shadow New Wallpapers And Posters 

Venkatesh Shadow Audio Launch Photos

Venkatesh  Shadow Audio Launch Photos