Film: Raju Yadav
CBFC: UA
Run-time: 2 Hrs 01 Min
Release Date: 24-05-2024
Cast: Getup Srinu, Ankita Kharat, RJ Hemant, Rocket Raghava, Chakrapani Ananda and others
Music Director: Harshavardhan Rameshwar
DOP: Sairam Uday
Editor: Bonthala Nageswar Reddy
Producers: Prashanth Reddy, Rajesh Kallepalli
Directed by: Krishnamachary
Getup Srinu who became popular with Jabardasth comedy show is familiar in movies too with comedy and character roles. With ‘Raju Yadav’ he turned into lead actor which also has Ankita Kharat as female lead. Krishnamachary has directed this film. With interesting promos, songs and trailer, Raju Yadav succeeded in generating the buzz. The film released in theatres on May 24. Let’s check-out how the film turned out to be in the following review.
Story:
Raju Yadav (Getup Srinu) who fails in degree roams in his hometown. He falls for Sweety (Ankita) for her good looks and pursue her. Raju while playing cricket gets hit with a ball hardly and as a result his face got deformed so that he always keeps smiling even while sleeping. Knowing this Sweety moves friendly with Raju and Raju loves her deeply. After Sweety moves to Hyderabad for a higher job, Raju follows her and lands in Hyderabad. Will Raju Yadav finds Sweety ? Did he managed to earn Rs 4 lakhs needed for his operation to get back his face normal ? Did Sweety and Raju Yadav become lovers? Is there a twist in the tale? These questions were concluded with the rest of the film.
Performances:
Getup Srinu performed very well. He generated laughs, evokes emotions while sporting a smiling face all the time. It is his performance that kept the movie emotionally charged. Ankita Kharat as a modern girl suits well for her role. She delivered adequate performance. Chakrapani, in the role of Srinu’s father, performs his role in a decent manner.
Highlights:
Getup Srinu
Comedy In First Half
Emotions In Second Half
Music
Drawbacks:
Feels Amateurish At Times In First Half
Analysis:
Director Krishnamachary came up with a usual story and screenplay but the problem he finds for the protagonist worked out well with the plot. While the first half generates laughs and scenes Raju tries to woo his love with his ever ‘Smiling face’ seems enjoyable. Some scenes felt like they have been handled amateurishly.
The second half where the film shifts to Hyderabad worked out well. The emotional scenes and twist in the love story have been crafted impressively. Getup Srinu with his performance surely makes the audience emotional especially during the second half.
The film was shot in natural.locations which brings authenticity to the story. Music by Harshwardhan Rameshwar is good and background music by Suresh Bobbili enhanced emotional scenes. Producers deserve special mention for backing such a film with quality resources.
Rating: 3/5
Bottom-line: Emotionally Charged ‘Ever Smiling’ Raju Yadav