Film: Takkari
Cast: Nitin, Sada, Shayaji Shinde, Sana, Rajesh, Maruthi, Ali, Venumadhav, Raghubabu and others
Dialogues: Maradhuri Raja
Music: Chakri
Lyrics: Kandikonda
Cinematography: Santosh RSB
Editing: Gowtham Raju
Action: Gilli Sekhar
Art: A S Prakash
Produced by: Parachuri Shivarama Prasad
Banner: United Movies
Screenplay and directed by: Amma Rajashekar
Release Date: November 23, 2007
CBFC Rating: U
What's it about?
Tirupathi or Tiru (Nitin) is a carefree guy and his parents (Chandramohan and Sudha) scold him for his non-seriousness. One day, his father asks him to leave him and Tiru takes shelter that night in a temple. In the morning, he sees a beautiful girl Priya (Sada) and falls in love with her. Priya is the sister of a businessman Guru (Shayaji Shinde). Tiru takes different route to express his love, he first meets Guru and expresses his feelings. Tiru's attitude makes Priya to fall in love. The rest of the story is the mind game between Tiru and Guru.
Analysis
After a series of flops and a gap of one year, Nitin makes comeback with Takkari, a remake of Tamil film - Thiruvilayadal Arambam (2006). Nitin seems to have worked hard for this film to get the success - worked on dances and has changed his get up too. Takkari might not bring him big break that he is looking for, but it gives him some hope or relief. The film has some funny moments. The different love track between Nitin and Sada, some dialogues and songs provide time pass. Rest of the film and the direction is mediocre. The dialogues and Nitin's dances are also fresh. "Ammo" Rajashekar doesn't show any creativity. He lacks sensibile handling (that was evident in Khataranak and he exhibits same qualities).
The confrontation scenes between Nitin and Shayaji Shinde are highlight and those make the film an okay one.
Performances
Nitin improves a lot. His hard work shows as he exhibits ease at dances and dialogue delivery. He has done a lengthy dance movement for almost 50 seconds, which is good.
Sada has done very glam role. In songs, she has indulged in skin show. Shayaji
Shinde is perfect for the role. Raghu Babu's character provides enough laughter but the comedy scenes between Ali and Nitin; Ali and Venu Madhav are not funny.
Of the songs, "Ammi Ammi.." stands out. Editing by Gowtham Raju (but he indulges in unnecessary gimmicks) and cinematography is neat.
Bottom-line
Takkari is just an ordinary movie. Its storyline and some funny moments especially the confrontation scenes between Nitin and Shayaji Shinde and the love track between Nitin and Sada are engrossing. It is better than Nitin's films and might bring him some relief, if not success. To sum up, it is an okay movie.
