Waltair Veerayya Review: ( Rating: 3.15/5) The latest film starting superstar Chiranjeevi and mass hero Ravi Teja by director-writer K. S. Ravindra, has not lived up to a multi-starrer potential.
The film struggles to find its rhythm. The only section that works well is the explosive interval block in the first half of the film. The tone changes as soon as Ravi Teja’s character and story enters the picture.
The movie tells the story of an old and defeated cop, Seethapati,(Rejendra Prasad) who is looking for a man who can help him avenge the death of his colleagues and bring a powerful criminal to justice. Seethapati stumbles upon the right man for the job after watching a notorious gangster wet himself on hearing the name Waltair Veerayya.
The story presents Waltair Veerayya as a man with superhuman capabilities, who is revered as a god-like figure by both the criminals and the Navy. He is not only able to manipulate the forces of nature, but he also has the ability to tame the oceans. The filmmakers don’t want the audience to respond to the character of Waltair Veerayya, but they want the audience to worship the star playing Waltair Veerayya.
However, this kind of presentation causes a disconnection for the audience. When a hero is presented as being able to manipulate the forces of nature, it is important for there to also be a villain who can match his powers.
The criminals in the film, Michael Caesar and Solomon, do not pose a serious physical threat to a man who is called “the father of the Bay of Bengal.” Additionally, there is no emotional danger in the narrative for the audience to worry about the soul of Veerayya, it’s all just surface-level without any depth.
The film falls victim to its own hype, as the director takes the audience for granted and assumes that they would pay little attention to the disingenuous cause-and-effect mechanism in the narrative as long as the film stays focused on the antics of Waltair Veerayya. This is a mistake as it causes the film to be superficial and disconnected.
Furthermore, the plot is filled with contrivances and the narrative lacks depth. The film opens with Seethapati looking for a man who can help him avenge the death of his colleagues, but the plot quickly shifts to the Navy officials seeking the whereabouts of Waltair Veerayya. The film’s plot jumps around and is not well-structured, causing confusion for the audience.
Waltair Veerayya Review: The Chiranjeevi Starrer struggles to find rhythm
Nearly after two decades, megastar Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja have worked together. The uniqueness of “Waltair Veerayya” wasn’t limited to the duo coming together.
The film “Waltair Veerayya” struggles to find its rhythm. The only section that works well is the explosive interval block in the first half of the film. The tone changes as soon as Ravi Teja’s character and story enters the picture.
The second half of the film has some interesting moments, but the best part is the touching scene between Ravi Teja and Chiranjeevi, who play brothers. Chiranjeevi’s character suffers from vertigo, which is used cleverly in the film, but this level of clever writing is sporadic and the rest is banal.
The film moves at a slow pace and features outdated scenes. One example is the drunken comedy scene featuring Sathya Raj and Chiranjeevi, which showcases bad writing. The climax is also poorly written.
Despite having catchy tunes and entertaining performances, the weak writing and outdated plot ultimately bring the film down. The film also lacks the high points that audiences expect from this genre.
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“Waltair Veerayya” has only a few enjoyable moments and suffers from an outdated screenplay, lack of interesting scenes and weak writing. It may not excite regular audiences, except for mega fans who want to see vintage Chiranjeevi moments.
In conclusion, the Chiranjeevi, Ravi Teja starrer is a film that fails to live up to its potential. The film presents a protagonist with superhuman capabilities, but fails to provide a fitting villain or a well-structured plot. The movie’s narrative is superficial and disconnected, and the director takes the audience for granted. It is a disappointment for audiences and a missed opportunity for the filmmakers.