Today marks the release of the small-scale film ‘Ala Ninnu Cheri,’ featuring Dinesh Tej in the lead role. Curious about how the movie fares? Read on for our review.
Plot Summary:
The narrative centers around Divya (played by Payal Radhakrishna), a wealthy village belle who falls in love with Ganesh (Dinesh Tej). When Divya’s single mother attempts to arrange her marriage, she contemplates eloping with Ganesh. However, Ganesh, torn between his ambition and love, hesitates. What unfolds in Divya’s life? What is Ganesh’s ambition? How does Anu (Hebah Patel) become part of Ganesh’s journey? Did Ganesh achieve his goal? All these questions find answers within the movie.
Highlights:
Dinesh Tej, renowned for his roles in ‘Husharu’ and ‘Play Back,’ delivers a commendable performance as a man grappling with the conflict between his career and love. He showcases impressive dancing and fighting skills.
Paayal Radhakrishna adds a lively charm to the film, delivering delightful expressions. The love scenes between her and the protagonist are enchanting.
The comedy by the hero’s sidekick, Mahaboob Basha, manages to succeed to some extent. Other actors deliver satisfactory performances in their respective roles.
Drawbacks:
The primary drawback lies in the overly familiar story, a theme frequently seen in Telugu cinema for years. Despite the known plot, the director missed the opportunity to inject a fresh perspective with an engaging screenplay.
Hebah Patel adds glamour to the film, but most of her scenes are not family-friendly and do not contribute significantly to the overall story.
The dialogues are mediocre, some intentionally targeting adult segments, which may not resonate well with family audiences.
While the songs are pleasant in terms of tune, a couple of tracks lack meaningful lyrics.
The character of Mahesh Achanta could have been given more depth, and Chammak Chandra’s role seems unnecessary. Several scenes are injected without adding substantial value, contributing to the film’s excessive length.
Technical Evaluation:
Director Maresh Shivan falls short in executing the film effectively. Predictable scenes could have been elevated with a better screenplay and engaging dialogues, but instead, the film includes unnecessary and explicit language.
The editing department could have trimmed numerous scenes to reduce boredom. Cinematography and music are average, and despite being debutants, the producers spent a decent amount, evident in the film’s production values on the big screen.
Verdict:
In summary, ‘Ala Ninnu Cheri’ disappoints as a conventional love drama. Despite Dinesh Tej’s decent screen presence, the film is marred by unnecessary scenes and non-family-friendly content. Exploring alternative entertainment choices this weekend might be a better option.”