Film: Bhimlee Kabaddi Jattu
Cast: Naani, Sharanya Mohan, Kishore, Keerthana, Dhanraj and others
Music: Selva Ganesh
Cinematography: Chittibabu
Editing: Nandamuri Hari
Produced by: N V Prasad, Paras Jain
Directed by: Tatineni Satya
Release date: July 9, 2010
Whats it about
In Bhimilee, a group of mens passion is Kabaddi but they always end up being losers. On the other hand, a poor guy Suri (Naani) hopes to play for the team permanently but he was always treated with cold hands by the team. He also works as at a landlord to clear off the debts by his family. One day during the carnival at his village, he falls in love with a girl (Sharanya). Suri, who till now has been treated as extra, plays crucial role in winning their team. So the team prepares to go to Rajamundry to participate in the state level competitions. Suri is even more excited, as Rajamundry is the place of his lover. With the help of a coach (Kishore), how the team succeeds is the core of the story.
Analysis
Sports based films are not new to Telugu Cinema. Sye, Kabaddi Kabaddi, Okkadu had sports as the main theme and they are successful too. Now comes Bimili Kabaddi Jattu, which is completely sports film with good enough drama to sustain the interest of the audiences. It does not break new ground, nor does it tell a dramatically different story. But what it does have all the necessary ingredients to be a good sports film. Remake of a Tamil hit movie, Vennila Kabbadi Kuzhu, Bhimili Kabaddi Jattu has effectively been changed to suit our nativity. The story is executed neatly with good humor and some melody music. So it has worked well. On the downside the first half is a bit slow and predictable, and has no emotional basis for the main conflict.
Performances
Naani
looks macho in this film compared to his earlier films. Although he has not much dialogue in the movie, he delivers the goods with right body language. There is honesty in his action. And then there is a newcomer
Kishore who played the role of a coach. He steals the show with his raw looks and real performance.
S
aranya is cute in village belle role and her chemistry with Naani is major plus point to the movie.
Director Tatineni Satyas narration is good. He has effectively brought in comedy within rural settings of the movie. For a first timer, he has shown enough sparks. The films strength lies in the script and narration. So the original writer deserves praise too. Music by newcomer Selva Ganesh is another asset to the movie; he has elevated many scenes with his score.
Bottom-line
Bhimili Kabaddi Jattu, on the whole, surely keeps you glued to your seat because the match scenes look real. Its a sports film in the true spirit and it is told in convincingly. Good attempt, and nice film.
Rating: 3/5
