SS Rajamouli is a name that is synonymous with grandeur and excitement, and when he comes up with a film on a grand scale after the Baahubali series, there is a lot of enthralment involved. And matching up to the expectations in hand, the director delivers another smashing entertainer with RRR, a huge theatre-worthy spectacle that is solid in every sense of the word.
RRR comes with a basic storyline that is introduced at the very beginning, telling us the tale behind a small girl named Malli and her displacement that ticks off the proceedings of the film. We are then introduced to the main characters in Rama Raju and Bheem, who come from different backgrounds. While Rama Raju is fierce, unflinching and has a tough mentality, Bheem strikes a perfect balance of strength and innocence. The two characters meet, greet and crossroads as they learn more about their enemies and ultimately join hands to fight a single force.
The best thing about RRR is once again Rajamouli’s extremely profound ability to blend imaginative ideas and gold standard making technique into even the simplest of scenes, building up the narrative and paving the way to extraordinary action sequences.
The director leaves no stone unturned in pumping up the adrenaline in his action sequences, and he smashes his way past the first half which feels like it went past in a jiffy. Almost everything moves in tandem in this half including the underlying emotional current of the film which is opened up fully only in the second half. However, the weight that the film carries in terms of its emotional core turns too heavy in the second half, as the film has to bank on its riveting action sequences again to turn green. Nevertheless, Rajamouli ensures that there are no big drags whatsoever and the film has smooth sailing routes until the end.
Ram Charan delivers one of the best performances of his career in a role that has a fantastic graph and growth throughout. The character of Rama Raju is strong, and keeps the momentum going with the right turns at the right points. Jr NTR is excellent in the role of Bheem, and he exhibits great emotional value all through the film, with the Komuram Bheemano number being the standout point. The film benefits largely from these two actors and has little left for the other supporting artists to do.
DOP Senthil Kumar’s work is outstanding once again, and he pulls in the right colours and expands his visuals over long-range shots, unique angles and placements. There is also MM Keeravani’s score which is a huge boost to the film, taking it to the next level. Special mentions to the Naatu Koothu song and the climax chant score. The entire technical department of the film is a scream, and that’s where RRR is the best bet in recent times.
On the whole, it is clear that SS Rajamouli has once again delivered a solid show with RRR despite the flaws in the second half. The film is a splendid big screen experience that gives you a lot to cheer for. RRR Movie Review by Siddarth Srinivas