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Veera Simha Reddy Review: फिल्म देख फैंस ने सिनेमाघर में उड़ाए पैसे, बोले- God of Mass

Published : Jan 12, 2023, 11:56 AM IST

Veera Simha Reddy Review: नंदमुरी बालकृष्ण की फिल्म 'वीरा सिम्हा रेड्डी' बड़े पर्दे पर आ गई है. इस फिल्म में श्रुति हसन एक्शन सीन करते हुए नजर आई हैं. यह पहली बार है, जब नंदमुरी और श्रुति हासन एक साथ एक्शन सीन करते हुए नजर आ रहे हैं. इस फिल्म को लेकर फैंस का क्या कहना है चलिए जानते हैं....

हैदराबाद, Veera Simha Reddy Review: नंदमुरी बालकृष्ण और श्रुति हासन (Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan) की फिल्म 'वीरा सिम्हा रेड्डी' गुरुवार (12 जनवरी) को रिलीज (Veera Simha Reddy Release) हो गई है. यह एक एक्शन ड्रामा फिल्म है. इस फिल्म में नंदमुरी का एक्शन और श्रुति हासन के इमोशन्स ने दर्शकों को काफी प्रभावित किया है. आशंका जताई जा रही है कि यह फिल्म बॉक्स ऑफिस पर रिकॉर्ड तोड़ सकती है. वहीं सोशल मीडिया पर #VeeraSimhaReddy ट्रेंड कर रहा है. इस फिल्म के गाने, एक्शन सीक्वेंस, ग्राफिक और डायलॉग्स दर्शकों को बहुत पसंद आ रहे हैं. 12 से लेकर 13 जनवरी तक के सारे शो लगभग फुल बताए जा रहे हैं.

फिल्म 'वीरा सिम्हा रेड्डी' का निर्देशन गोपीचंद मलिनेनी द्वारा गया किया है. गोपीचंद मलिनेनी ने ही इस फिल्म को लिखा हैं. वहीं, इस फिल्म के डायलॉग्स साई माधव बुरा ने लिखे हैं. इस फिल्म में नंदमुरी बालकृष्ण और श्रुति हसन के साथ-साथ वरलक्ष्मी सरथकुमार, हनी रोज और दुनिया विजय भी हैं. फिल्म एक्शन, इमोशंस, फाइट्स और बेहतरीन डांस स्टेप्स से भरी हुई है. फिल्म को देखने के बाद सिनेमाघरों में नंदमुरी बालकृष्ण के फैंस ने जमकर सीटी बजाई है. कई दर्शकों ने तो इसे त्योहार की तरह सेलिब्रेट किया है. सोशल मीडिया पर एक वीडियो भी सामने आया है, जिसमें एक सिनेमा हॉल में लोग पैसे उड़ा रहे हैं. तो आइए देखते हैं ट्विटर पर इस फिल्म का कैसा रिव्यू (Veera Simha Reddy Review) है...

'वीरा सिम्हा रेड्डी' का ट्विटर रिव्यू

एक यूजर ने ट्वीट करते हुए इस फिल्म को 'गॉड ऑफ मास' बताया है. वहीं, एक यूजर ने ट्विटर पर वीडियो शेयर किया है, जिसमें एक व्यक्ति फिल्म के गाने पर डांस कर रहा है.

Nizam so far #WaltairVeerayya 15/120 Fulls (8hours approx) #VeeraSimhaReddy 160/180 Fulls (2hours approx) pic.twitter.com/Y56iffe6rp — Fukkard (@_Fukkard) January 11, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" Nizam so far #WaltairVeerayya 15/120 Fulls (8hours approx) #VeeraSimhaReddy 160/180 Fulls (2hours approx) pic.twitter.com/Y56iffe6rp — Fukkard (@_Fukkard) January 11, 2023

Nizam so far #WaltairVeerayya 15/120 Fulls (8hours approx) #VeeraSimhaReddy 160/180 Fulls (2hours approx) pic.twitter.com/Y56iffe6rp — Fukkard (@_Fukkard) January 11, 2023

Showtime #VeeraSimhaReddy Electrifying atmosphere in Bramarambha pic.twitter.com/E2oAc9Ks1D — Venkatesh (@Venkatesh_TFI) January 11, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" Showtime #VeeraSimhaReddy Electrifying atmosphere in Bramarambha pic.twitter.com/E2oAc9Ks1D — Venkatesh (@Venkatesh_TFI) January 11, 2023

Showtime #VeeraSimhaReddy Electrifying atmosphere in Bramarambha pic.twitter.com/E2oAc9Ks1D — Venkatesh (@Venkatesh_TFI) January 11, 2023

#Tirupati pujari mass dance for #JaiBalayya song 🔥🔥🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy pic.twitter.com/fkoNbE0XBC — Sreeleela Fan (@ichowdary9) January 12, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" #Tirupati pujari mass dance for #JaiBalayya song 🔥🔥🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy pic.twitter.com/fkoNbE0XBC — Sreeleela Fan (@ichowdary9) January 12, 2023

#Tirupati pujari mass dance for #JaiBalayya song 🔥🔥🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy pic.twitter.com/fkoNbE0XBC — Sreeleela Fan (@ichowdary9) January 12, 2023

And the Festival Celebrations at the Box-Office Begins🔥🔥🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy Shows about to begin.. pic.twitter.com/P0caaOeTvy — Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) January 11, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" And the Festival Celebrations at the Box-Office Begins🔥🔥🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy Shows about to begin.. pic.twitter.com/P0caaOeTvy — Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) January 11, 2023

And the Festival Celebrations at the Box-Office Begins🔥🔥🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy Shows about to begin.. pic.twitter.com/P0caaOeTvy — Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) January 11, 2023

#VeeraSimhaReddy Veerasimhareddy will be the sankranthi winner for sure.. Mass 🎥 pic.twitter.com/gFabY1cbPc — Garikipati Narasimha Rao fan..! (@UKdoc99) January 12, 2023 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" #VeeraSimhaReddy Veerasimhareddy will be the sankranthi winner for sure.. Mass 🎥 pic.twitter.com/gFabY1cbPc — Garikipati Narasimha Rao fan..! (@UKdoc99) January 12, 2023

#VeeraSimhaReddy Veerasimhareddy will be the sankranthi winner for sure.. Mass 🎥 pic.twitter.com/gFabY1cbPc — Garikipati Narasimha Rao fan..! (@UKdoc99) January 12, 2023

'वीरा सिम्हा रेड्डी' के बारे में जानें

अगर बात करें फिल्म 'वीरा सिम्हा रेड्डी' के बारे में, तो फिल्म में वीरा सिम्हा रेड्डी नाम के एक शक्तिशाली व्यक्ति को दिखाया गया है, जो पुलिचरला में पैदा हुआ है. वह आंध्र प्रदेश के कर्नूल का सबसे सम्मानित व्यक्ति है, जिसे लोग भगवान की तरह पूजते हैं. राजनीति के चलते उनकी हत्या कर दी जाती है. अपने पिता की मौत का बदला लेने के लिए उनका बेटा बाला सिम्हा अमेरिका से अपने वतन लौटता है. एक्शन और एग्रेशन के अलावा इस फिल्म में इमोशनल एंगल भी दिखाया गया है. वहीं, दूसरी ओर श्रुति हासन ने नंदामुरी के साथ फिल्म के गानों में धूम मचा दी है. फिल्म में वरलक्ष्मी सरथकुमार और दुनिया विजय को विलेन के रूप में दिखाया गया है. इनके अलावा मलयालम अभिनेत्री हनी रोज, चंद्रिका रवि, मुरली शर्मा, नवीन चंद्र और अन्य लोग अहम रोल में हैं. इस 'वीरा सिम्हा रेड्डी' का बजट (Veera Simha Reddy budget) 110 करोड़ रुपये हैं.

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Veera Simha Reddy Movie Review: Balakrishna packs a punch in this template action entertainer

Director gopichandh malineni's veera simha reddy, starring balakrishna, honey rose and shruti haasan, is a formulaic action entertainer with a heavy dose of action. the story, however, has nothing new to offer, says our review..

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• Veera Simha Reddy hit the theatres on January 12.
• Balakrishna plays two roles in the film.
• The commercial entertainer is directed by Gopichandh Malineni.

Release Date: 12 Jan, 2023

Nandamuri Balakrishna is back with yet another dual act after the enjoyable Akhanda. With Veera Simha Reddy, he treats his fans to another fun commercial entertainer, which also reminds us of old films with similar storylines. Does Veera Simha Reddy have enough meat to impress the audience? Here, we find out!

Jai (Balakrishna) and his mother Meenakshi (Honey Rose) have a car dealership business and a restaurant, respectively. Jai meets Sandhya (Shruti Haasan) and falls in love with her. When Sandhya’s father asks Jai to bring his parents to finalise the wedding, he gets to learn that his father Veera Simha Reddy (Balakrishna again) is alive. However, when Veera Simha Reddy comes to Turkey, things take a drastic turn. The rest of the film shows us Veera Simha Reddy and Honey Rose’s past and why they aren’t together.

Director Gopichandh Malineni’s Veera Simha Reddy is as formulaic as it can get. If you have a two-hero subject with the brother-sister sentiment, you get a set of clichéd moments as you have seen in films so far. All those moments (and more) are part of Veera Simha Reddy and that’s what makes it fun too. It’s a delight to see Nandamuri Balakrishna owning the screen even though the roles are similar to what he had done in his previous films.

Be it the over-the-top action sequences or his punch dialogues, they are aplenty in Veera Simha Reddy. In an action scene, Balakrishna strikes and two men fold hands in mid-air. These are action blocks that are enjoyable, typical of what can be expected out of a Balayya film. Among the two roles, Veera Simha Reddy's characterisation was etched well. And Balakrishna essayed both roles with such swag.

Veera Simha Reddy also has some strong political dialogues, which brought a lot of cheer among the audience.Balayya is seen talking about his father NTR and his lineage. And then, there’s Balayya praising himself!

That said, Veera Simha Reddy’s story has nothing new to offer. We get the brother-sister sentiment and how revenge clouds one’s judgement. There’s objectification of women and the problematic male gaze throughout the film and the songs as well. Seeing Honey Rose playing mother to Jai (Balakrishna), the odd pairing is sticking up like a sore thumb. Even though Rose’s makeup suggested that she’s old enough to be a mother, it didn’t add any novelty.

Shruti Haasan’s role could have been done by anyone. The so-called comedy sequences are as old as the hills and did not bring in any laughs. And her character vanishes after the initial half an hour. Comparatively, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar gets a meatier role as Veera Simha Reddy’s sister. She has a full-fledged character arc and has done her best to stay true to her role. Similarly, Duniya Vijay as the antagonist looked deadly. However, his role lacked the punch that was needed to take on two Balakrishnas.

Veera Simha Reddy is a film that reeks of clichéd ideas. While most of them work, the lack of depth in the story made it an average affair.

2.5 out of 5 for Veera Simha Reddy. Published By: K Janani Published On: Jan 12, 2023 --- ENDS --- ALSO READ | Veera Simha Reddy new song out. Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan's Mass Mogudu is all about dance and celebration

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Veera Simha Reddy is a revered man in a village and his son Jai Simha Reddy settles in the USA. When his father gets killed in the village politics, Jai Simha returns to India and takes reve... Read all Veera Simha Reddy is a revered man in a village and his son Jai Simha Reddy settles in the USA. When his father gets killed in the village politics, Jai Simha returns to India and takes revenge on who killed his father. Veera Simha Reddy is a revered man in a village and his son Jai Simha Reddy settles in the USA. When his father gets killed in the village politics, Jai Simha returns to India and takes revenge on who killed his father.

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Veera Simha Reddy review: Balakrishna’s heroics power through this long, loud bloodbath of a film

More than Duniya Vijay, the three-hour duration is the major villain of this Gopichand Malineni directorial

• Srivathsan Nadadhur

Last Updated: 11.49 AM, Jan 15, 2023

Jai a.k.a Jai Simha Reddy (Balakrishna) is an automobile store owner in Istanbul, who’s a pillar of strength in his mother Meenakshi’s (Honey Rose) life. He meets a wannabe singer Isha (Shruti Haasan) at a pub and despite initial friction, love blossoms between the two. Just as Jai and Isha get ready to tie the knot, Meenakshi informs him about her past and the legacy of his father Veera Simha Reddy (Balakrishna), something she’s hidden from him all along. What prompts Jai’s return to India?

Director Gopichand Malineni, who teams up with Balakrishna for Veera Simha Reddy, has an ominous task at hand to make a compelling successor to the star’s previous film, a career-defining hit Akhanda. Amidst huge expectations and the pressure of sustaining the star’s momentum, the filmmaker chooses an emotional sibling drama to drive the proceedings. While the story, set within the five-songs, six-fights formula, is compelling, it takes its own sweet time to gain steam.

Gopichand doesn’t deviate from the tropes of most Balakrishna films in the recent past. The star gets a double role as a father and a son - he’s a responsible village messiah and a carefree son too. Both the women in their lives swear by him. The pre-intermission portions mostly lay a foundation for an old-fashioned ‘sentimental’ flashback. The son takes over from where his father leaves, vanquishes the baddies and safeguards his loved ones, only to be hailed as a beacon of hope for the village.

Thaman’s songs and the stylishly choreographed, well-staged action sequences are the mainstays of the first hour; the emotional foundation for the story appears fragile. The world of the younger Balakrishna lacks meat. Shruti is introduced as a wannable singer in a sequence with Brahmanandam that pays homage to his famous reality show judge-epsiode in King. While straddling between the lives of the father and the son, several sequences stretch beyond necessity and the plot ceases to progress.

It’s safe to say that Veera Simha Reddy suffers from the KGF syndrome before the interval while dealing with Veera Simha Reddy’s character. By this, we mean that every scene about him feels like an intro-sequence and a climax at the same time. The basis behind these sequences is singular - he’s the go-to man in the village who won’t tolerate any nuisance. As standalone sequences to establish his heroism, they work but the effect is nullified with the repetitive screenplay.

The action choreography in the film has variety and is one of its major highlights though it turns out to be an overdose beyond a point, lacking proper foundation. The absence of a good narrative flow hurts Veera Simha Reddy. Though the antagonist enters early into the film and several sequences focus on his thirst for revenge, Gopichand takes too long to establish the motive. At no point, the protagonist is threatened.

The best portions of Veera Simha Reddy are reserved for the second hour but you’re too tired to appreciate the drama by then. Gopichand uses the old-age step-siblings conflict effectively to drive a wedge between the pivotal characters and the well-written sub-plot about a sister-gone-rogue is intriguing. However, there are so many deaths and violent encounters that you become numb and remain unaffected by the proceedings beyond a point.

The film ends ideally, with a resurgent son taking his father’s legacy forward but as a viewer, you’re more tired than satisfied. Veera Simha Reddy never gives viewers a chance to breathe and violence is ironically portrayed as a tool to bring about peace. There’s a lot that the filmmaker could’ve done with the story and the exhaustive three-hour runtime plays the party pooper. It’s not a lazy effort; the problem is exactly the opposite. It’s overwrought and needed precision.

In terms of the dialogues, writer Sai Madhav Burra and Balakrishna’s collaboration is a match made in heaven. Both Sai Madhav and the director showcase a deep-rooted understanding of local politics that concerns Balakrishna’s family lineage and several scenes are smartly set up to draw parallels between his off-screen and off-screen persona and to take digs at the establishment. The one-liner about the history of Rayalaseema merits a theatrical viewing alone.

From the renaming of a popular university to the references surrounding unemployment, wages, systemic corruption and the arrogance of power, several scenes feel like a fictional spin lent to an AP news bulletin. They lend vigour to the otherwise formulaic plot, warrant your attention and there are no two things about it. When the narrative takes a cumbersome turn, the songs pump in enthusiasm – Suguna Sundari, Maa Bava Manobhavalu are good fun to watch.

Beyond the two Balakrishnas, a handful of others, like the Malayalam veteran Lal, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Naveen Chandra and Honey Rose, get impressive character arcs. Balakrishna moonwalks through the plot conveniently and his flamboyance in select portions ensures good cinematic highs. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s intimidating screen presence is an asset to her portrayal and there’s enough depth in the characterisation to prove her mettle.

Duniya Vijay, the Kannada star who makes his Telugu debut, is terribly underutilised and is perennially asked to be in ‘desperate-for-revenge’ mode. It’s unfortunate that even after 15 years of filmdom, Shruti Haasan is reduced to a dancing doll in a character that doesn’t strain her acting muscles at all. Honey Rose springs a surprise when she showcases restraint and the quiet, calmness in her persona blends with her sober part well.

While the cinematography is slick and stylish and the production design contributes to the film’s colourful ambience, what Veera Simha Reddy needed is more pruning. In mild terms, the background score could be termed an ‘ear-bleeding’ experience. Despite the escapism of a mainstream film, the lawlessness in the setup is baffling. It’s 2023 and there’s not a single cop in sight. Violence is portrayed as a solution to every issue.

Veera Simha Reddy, like most Gopichand Malineni films, is neither promising nor disappointing.

Veera Simha Reddy has a good story, a strong conflict, two Balakrishnas and one weak villain. It has all the ingredients of a mass-pleasing fare – from action to romance to emotions and well-written dialogues, but not in the right mix. Balakrishna and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar are the show-stealers. The three-hour runtime is the other villain here.

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‘Veera Simha Reddy’ movie review: Balakrishna misspent on a mind-numbing template

If only they thought of how to break the formula and write engaging scenes with logic, nandamuri balakrishna’s ‘veera simha reddy’ would have had more than just flying henchmen, computer-generated blood, and a template stuck on a pattern.

Published - January 12, 2023 01:57 pm IST

Nandamuri Balakrishna in a still from ‘Veera Simha Reddy’ | Photo Credit: Mythri Movie Makers

When a filmmaker like Gopichand Malineni joins hands with a superstar like Nandamuri Balakrishna, it isn’t outrageous to expect a masala film with a half-decent story, some loud, trailblazing action sequences, and fanfare moments that cater to Balayya’s stardom. And in Veera Simha Reddy , Gopichand brings everything you associate with the star and tries to push the limits — a glance or a flick of his finger sends a burst of wind, a glass of water inside the building ripples when Balayya steps out of his car, and goons attacking him wait for his punch dialogues to land and even obey him at times... you get the idea. But for any of these to even carry an ounce of seriousness, you need an engaging package, and Veera Simha Reddy is anything but that.

It has a tepid storyline that works against such ‘Balayya moments’ and the writing is all over the place. Take for instance this sequence at the very beginning of this film. Jai (Balayya), who is living with his mother Meenakshi (Honey Rose) in Istanbul, meets Esha (Shruti Haasan) in a chance encounter at his car showroom. For the story to progress, Esha has to fall in love with Jai and a dance number is required. This is how Gopichand goes about it — Jai finds drugs in a car, the police are called, Esha snorts the drug by accident, breaks into a dance at that very spot, the dance goes viral, and Esha finds a soft spot for Jai. If you think this is messy, there are worse shocks in store.

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The bigger story has little or no relevance to this scene — it’s as if Shruti’s only purpose in this film is to be a sidekick in the dance numbers. The story is set in a village in Rayalaseema, where a vengeful Pratap Reddy (Duniya Vijay) repeatedly attempts to kill Jai’s father and faction leader, Veera Simha Reddy (Balayya, any surprises?), for some unknown reason. From here, for most parts of the film, a pattern repeats: Pratap attacks Jai/ Veera with a gang of henchmen, they are all sent flying, and he is pardoned. Attack. Flight. Pardon. Repeat.

A visible effort towards novelty can be seen only in finding newer, more outrageous ways of letting the henchmen levitate mid-air, but even in these action sequences, Balayya’s actions are stuck in a pattern. You wouldn’t be surprised if a major chunk of the budget was used just for blasting cars, the computer-generated blood, and the ropes used in action choreography. The scenes are poorly constructed, sequenced, and full of logical errors. Pratap’s men infiltrate a mass wedding ceremony organised by Veera and masquerade as the grooms. So, the brides never suspected that the man they are about to marry is different? Once they are thulped and sent out, the weddings happen casually and there is a groom present for every bride. In a different scene, a supposedly pivotal one, a lead character is faced with danger, and Honey Rose, who you know is in the scene, just disappears until it’s too late. You would expect this in an old television serial, but not in a 2023 star vehicle.

Logic loopholes and poorly constructed scenes aside, the very screenplay is formulaic and straight as an arrow. Good writing can even make you root for an already deceased character in a flashback. Not the case in Veera Simha Reddy , where the writing consistently dumps information and doesn’t withhold any for suspense or better pay-offs. Much of the second half of the film is a long-drawn flashback sequence, and you see the twists and turns from a mile away. Routine emotional beats with poorly executed pay-off sequences only add more worry, and Thaman’s thundersome background scores go in vain. Oh, even sitting through the mediocre soundtrack of this film takes effort, thanks to their formulaic placements.

It’s also ridiculous how the film makes a laughing stock out of Duniya Vijay’s character, who is easily one of the weakest onscreen villains. Other than a sequence in which he acts on a tip-off, he does nothing villainy on his own, let alone intelligent. He comes off as a two-dimensional video game character that has only three control options: pick sickle and scream (or) get beaten by Balayya (or) shout at his wife for questioning manhood. And Veera Simha Reddy is replete with lots of regressive ideas as well. For instance, Meenakshi’s character arc gives her no agency when a life-altering decision is made, and both she and Esha are reduced to dolls of seduction for the two Balakrishna characters. It’s disappointing that even actors like Easwari Rao and Lal (who play Veera’s aunt and uncle) are used as just props in the frame.

These issues cannot be entirely attributed to the perils of having a star like Balakrishna. In fact, he just does what he is always known for. Akhanda , his previous film with Boyapati Srinu, had its lulls but it kept you engaged with regular pay-off moments. Violent scenes that bank on shock value, powerful antagonists, and an intriguing larger narrative worked well to complement the slow-motion chest-thumping moments. In Veera Simha Reddy , we have a loosely knit and archaic narrative told through a template screenplay.

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Veera Simha Reddy Reviews

Nandamuri Balakrishna holds the film together and it's quite literally a one-man show.

Full Review | Nov 16, 2023

The troubling part of Veera Simha Reddy, by that token most of Balakrishna's movies, is that it argues it's okay to kill to solve a problem.

Full Review | Original Score: 0.5/5 | Nov 16, 2023

Balakrishna’s earlier films such as Simha and Legend, despite using the same beats, attempted to offer something new. But Veera Simha Reddy doesn’t.

Given that the film is right on time for Sankranthi, some of the dialogues might not exactly make it a family-friendly watch. But if you’re a Balakrishna fan, this one’s for you.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Nov 16, 2023

If only they thought of how to break the formula and write engaging scenes with logic...

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Veera Simha Reddy Review: Routine Pulp, No Fresh Juice

Movie: Veera Simha Reddy Rating: 2.25/5 Banner: Mythri Movie Makers Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan, Duniya Vijay, Honey Rose, Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar, and others Dialogues: Sai Madhav Burra Music: Thaman S Cinematographer: Rishi Punjabi Editing: Navin Nooli Production Designer: A.S. Prakash Fights: Ram-Laxman, Venkat Producers: Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili Story, Screenplay & Direction: Gopichand Malineni Release Date: Jan 12, 2023

After the stunning success of “Akhanda” and the popularity of talk show “Unstoppable” brought new craze to Balakrishna’s movies. And teaming up with director Gopichand Malineni, who just delivered the blockbuster “Krack”, raised high expectations. “Veera Simha Reddy” is also the first biggie to hit the theaters in 2023. Amidst high expectations, the film is here.

Let’s find out its merits and demerits.

Story: For their son's upcoming wedding in Turkey, Meenakshi (Honey Rose) has invited Veera Simha Reddy (Nandamuri Balakrishna), who currently resides in Rayalaseema, India. Their son Jai (Balakrishna) is in love with Eesha (Shruti Haasan). Why does Veera Simha Reddy reside in India and Meenakshi and her son in Turkey?

Meenakshi begins to explain the circumstances that brought them to Turkey many years ago.

An amiable faction leader named Veera Simha Reddy wields the most influence in Kurnool. His step-sister Bhanumathi (Varalakshmi Sarath Kumar) is his one and only vulnerable point.

Bhanumathi misunderstands her brother's actions in a crucial situation and comes to the conclusion that he has betrayed her. Furious at her brother, she marries Veera Simha Reddy's rival Pratap Reddy (Duniya Vijay) and sets out to exact her revenge. What caused the sibling rift, and what will Jai do after hearing his dad's backstory?

Artistes’ Performances: Nandamuri Balakrishna has portrayed two distinct characters. Veera Simha Reddy's portrayal brings to mind his previous film roles. Balakrishna's dialogue delivery is, as always, fierce. In the first half, his costume is a rip-off of Sivanna's "Mufti." That said, he looks terrific in it.

After Balakrishna, Varalakshmi Sarath Kumar plays a pivotal role in the film. During the interval bang, she does an admirable job. Her sentiment scenes, however, fall flat. 

Shruti Haasan gets a bad treatment. Her role and her performance are both embarrassingly bad.

Honey Rose is given a slightly better role than Shruti Haasan. In his first Telugu film, Duniya Vijay plays a one-dimensional bad guy.

Technical Excellence: The music of Thaman is unremarkable. The songs may have gone viral on social media, but they don't work at all in the movie. But his background score is good, so that's a plus. This film's cinematography is stunning. The production values are very high because the producers have invested a lot of money.

Sai Madhav's dialogues follow a predictable pattern. Words like "Kodaka" and "Naa Kodaka" can be heard at many places. The length of the film is too long. It features 8 lengthy fight sequences

Highlights: The first half Some mass moments

Drawback: Cliched narration Second half Sister-sentiment thread Excessive action episodes Cringe worthy heroine characterisation

Analysis Despite being a formulaic actioner, the spiritual undertones of "Akhanda" helped it succeed at the box office. Balayya's performance as Akhanda resonated with a wide audience thanks in large part to the film's "Bhakti" angle. The film's success was apparently viewed in a different light by director Gopichand Malineni. His latest film, "Veera Simha Reddy," starring Balakrishna, follows the template of heavy dose of action sequences.

The number of fights is very high. There are indeed eight large-scale action scenes. 

Though the film's first fifteen minutes are dull due to the introduction of Jai and Eesha and their budding romance, things pick up once "Veera Simha Reddy" arrives.

Balakrishna, in typical fashion, roars through the first half, delivering punch lines and beating up bad guys. Some dialogues are designed to gain political traction. Balakrishna takes aim at the current government in Andhra Pradesh in a scene where the hero has an argument with the minister of home affairs.

The first half of the film, however, is structured similarly to other commercially successful films, complete with songs and fight scenes. The twist involving Balakrisha and Varalakshmi at the midpoint bang is also interesting. The twist makes us wait for the second part. However, the second half completely loses its grip. A sister-brother drama ensues, and more fights follow.

Everything involving Balakrishna and Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar seems to go on forever. On top of that, there are far too many loopholes. It's hilarious to see Varalaxmi misunderstand his brother and swear vengeance without bothering to get to the bottom of the situation. Another cringe-worthy moment is when she married her brother's rival. It appears to be a story convenience rather than organic. And Duniya Vijay's villainy lacks effectiveness due to the poor writing. So, the second half turns out to be a combination of action-stunts fest and poor sentiment scenes.

The politically charged lines of dialogue may win over supporters of the Telugu Desam party and Balayya's fans, but they come off sounding artificial and out of place to everyone else. And for how much longer will Balakrishna brag about his dad and his 'charitra' (history) without regard to the story's arc?

How did the censors let scenes like Balakrishna calling the bad guy "Munda" through?  Burra Sai Madhav's banal prose filled with words like “Kodaka” should have been censored.

The heroines' portrayals are just as bad as the pointless fighting. After the first 15 minutes, Shruti Haasan only re-appears when there are musical interludes. Honey Rose is revealed to be an elderly mother, but she is then given the opportunity to dance to the "Maa Baava Manobhavalu '' song and seduce Balayya.

Overall, "Veera Simha Reddy" is another mindless masala drama with a lot of fights. While the first half of the film is entertaining, the second half is disastrous. The film is only for die-hard fans of Balayya, not for the regular audiences.

Bottom line: Strictly For Balayya Fans

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2 Hr 52 Minutes   |   Action   |   12-01-2023

Cast - Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan, Honey Rose, Duniya Vijay, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and others

Director - Gopichand Malineni

Producer - Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar

Banner - Mythri Movie Makers

Music - S Thaman

Sankranti festival for Telugu Cinema begins with Veera Simha Reddy. Nandamuri Balakrishna is on the rage with Akhanda’s blockbuster success and Unstoppable show. He collaborated with Gopichandh Malineni for a pakka mass potboiler that has all ingredients to satiate his die-hard fans. The trailer of Veera Simha Reddy set the festive mood. This Sankranthi began with Balayya. Let’s find out what this film is up to.

What Is It About? 

Jai (Balakrishna) and his mother Meenakshi (Honeyrose) live in Turkey. Jai and Sandhya (Shruti Haasan) fall in love with each other. Meenakshi reveals Jai for the first time about his father Veera Simha Reddy (Balakrishna). Veera Simha has a past and it will haunt him in Istanbul also. Pratap Reddy (Duniya Vijay) and his wife Banumati (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) want to kill Veera Simha Reddy. What is their grudge and will they succeed? The answers to these form the story. 

Performances

Balayya entices fans as Veera Simha Reddy. From his attire in black to his mannerisms with desi cigars, Balayya matches perfectly for Veera Simha Reddy’s role. He excels in dialogues and fights in a pure mass avatar for Veera Simha Reddy. The second Balakrishna as Jai’s role is half-baked and lacks a stand. Though the character has a limited screen space, it looks aimless mostly. 

Shruti Haasan is strictly restricted to songs and very few scenes. Honey Rose gets an important role and she did fine.  Duniya Vijay gets a lengthy role as the main villain in the movie. He fails as the villain opposite Balayya.

Duniya Vijay’s character looks weak and remains one of the strong drawbacks in the film. His routine consists of attacking, getting beaten, rinsing, and repeating. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar appears in a crucial role. She did alright. Though her role is intense, the emotional disconnect in the second half impacted her role. 

Technicalities

Visuals and fights are on par with Balayya’s recent successful films. But the story and the making are where the movie dips down. A few elevation scenes and some intense dialogues worked very well. The ‘Pub’ dialogue and the ‘Pogaru in DNA’ dialogues along with others had whistles in theaters. Background music is loud and only impressive in certain parts. All the songs are pure mass.Maa Baava Manobhaavalu is sure a treat for mass loving audience. The lengthy run time is a big culprit. Editing could have been better.

Balakrishna as Veera Simha Reddy Some Dialogues

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Routine Story Weak Villain Poor Second Half

Veera Simha Reddy is all about a factionist who wants to be the last one of them. While the stories of the faction itself are dated, the director should have had a strong base for his story. Unfortunately, he did not. 

Veera Simha Reddy has an inactive first half an hour with the boring track of Shruti Haasan and poor comedy. The movie’s actual story kicks off with Veera Simha Reddy’s introduction. The first half does well with heroism, elevation, and some intense dialogues. Though the flow is predictable, the first half of the movie runs by Veera Simha Reddy’s character alone. Veera Simha Reddy visiting the Home Minister’s meeting is a good scene to watch. The interval scene is an emotional one leaving the first half on a decent note. 

The second half turns rather slow and sluggish with a routine story unveiled in a dragged mode. There are many routine challenges and counter challenges in the vintage seema backdrop. The emotion in the cringy second half is hard to connect with. There are one too many fights in the movie that might entice fans. The flashback episodes in the latter part are too lengthy and anything that is left apart from it is songs and flights again. The main drawback of the film is the lack of emotional connection. 

The second half slowly turns into a patience tester with the flashback scenes and Jai taking up the place of Veera Simha Reddy. The director who elevated Veera Simha Reddy with many dialogues failed to put up at least half of it for Jai’s character, which in the end becomes clueless. The pre-climax episodes of Varalaxmi work well, but they could not repair the damage done by the flashback. 

Veera Simha Reddy has everything that Balayya’s previous hit films had, except the well-written story and the direction. The director tried to mimic Balayya’s blockbuster films directed by Boyapati Srinu, by recreating the homam scenes, references of ugranarasimham, and the intense blood bath. But what he could bring is just them but not the actual emotion, thrill and the originality.

Having said that, Veera Simha Reddy is an old routine story with a predictable flow. Overall, Veera Simha Reddy is an average movie that is strictly for fans and the movie could work well in B and C centers given the festival season.

Bottomline: Narukudu – Urukudu

Rating: 2.75/5

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Veera Simha Reddy review: An out-and-out formulaic mass entertainer

Writer-director Gopichand Malineni's engaging screenplay, Balakrishna's action and dance sequences, and Thaman's groovy music make it an engaging watch.

Published:Jan 12, 2023

Gopichand Malineni's 'Veera Simha Reddy' is an out-and-out mass entertainer from Balakrishna. (MythriOfficial/Twitter)

Balakrishna's one-man show!

Veera Simha Reddy (Telugu)

• Cast: Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Honey Rose, Duniya Vijay, Lal, Naveen Chandra, P Ravi Shankar, Ajay Ghosh, Murali Sharma, and Sapthagiri
• Director: Gopichand Malineni
• Producers: Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar
• Music: Thaman S
• Runtime: 2 hours 52 minutes
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

After a publicity blitzkrieg and fight for screens during the Sankranti festival season, Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Veera Simha Reddy is finally out in theatres today, 12 January.

Director Gopichand Malineni is directing Balakrishna for the first time in this action flick. It also features actors Duniya Vijay and Shruthi Haasan in key roles.

Read through if you want to know if this high-decibel action drama is worth the hype:

As the title suggests, Nandamuri Balakrishna plays the titular role of Veera Simha Reddy, a powerful and popular leader from the Rayalaseema region.

The popularity and people’s confidence that the character commands are a result of the sacrifices he made and the struggles he underwent for the greater good of people.

While Veera Simha Reddy stays away from marriage, thus dedicating his life to the region’s people, Pratap Reddy (Duniya Vijay) and Bhanumati (Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) are determined to seek revenge. They leave no stone unturned to kill him.

Oblivious to all these, Jay (Balakrishna in a dual role) enjoys a luxurious life in Istanbul.

Why Pratap Reddy and Bhanumati hate Veera Simha Reddy and how Jay is related to him form the plot of this mass entertainer.

Gopichand’s screenplay

Does this sound like a regular commercial formula that we have been watching in innumerable films for years? Well, yes. But what makes Veera Simha Reddy engaging is the way writer-director Gopichand Malineni has narrated and presented it as a sister-sentiment drama.

Though the story has the trappings of a formulaic film, Gopichand Malineni overcomes the shortcomings with an interesting screenplay.

The shocking revelation during the interval bang turns an ordinary story into a good film. Barring a few scenes in the first half, most of the movie is gripping.

Further, the story has many sub-plots and action episodes. As a result, the audience does not feel bored. It has a lengthy runtime of 172 minutes though.

It’s #VeeraSimhaReddy Day 🔥 Now in cinemas 🔥 The Roar of God Of Masses will be High💥💥 Book your tickets Now 💥 – https://t.co/SzgoK7HjZV Natasimham #NandamuriBalakrishna @megopichand @shrutihaasan @varusarath5 @OfficialViji @MusicThaman pic.twitter.com/AEzW1OycgE — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 12, 2023

Balakrishna’s dialogues & action

Veera Simha Reddy is an out-and-out Balakrishna film. He plays dual roles and worked hard for both action sequences and dance numbers.

Also, the punch dialogues of Balakrishna land really well. The actor has got his style of dialogue delivery and his fans will love them all.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar plays a very crucial role. She excels in it.

Kannada hero Duniya Vijay debuts in Telugu as a villain and is impressive.

Honey Rose also gets to play an important character and she does it with grace.

However, there is not much for Shruthi Haasan to do in the story. She only appears as eye candy and shakes a leg in songs.

This mass masala entertainer also features Lal, Eshwari Rao, and Naveen Chandra in supporting roles. They all do their bit perfectly.

The GOD OF MASSES 🦁MASS JATHARA from today #VeeraSimhaReddy 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/3GdcoQYZNZ — Gopichandh Malineni (@megopichand) January 11, 2023

Thaman adds emotion via music

A poster of Balakrishna’s ‘Veera Simha Reddy’. (MythriOfficial/Twitter)

In terms of technical crafts, music director Thaman is the pick of all. He deserves credit for coming up with such engrossing background music.

He composed a couple of groovy, foot-tapping numbers for the film and they went down really well with the viewers. In fact, his music plays a key role in adding emotion and pace to the movie.

Cinematographer Rishi Punjabi shot both action episodes and song sequences with equal poise. However, editor Navin Nooli should have made some changes. A runtime of 172 minutes, surely, is a demanding job for the audience.

Veera Simha Reddy is a quintessential mass-action entertainer. Not just Balakrishna fans but even the general audience will find it enjoyable this festival season.

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Veera Simha Reddy Review

Veera Simha Reddy Movie : What's Behind

Natasimha Balakrishna is known to score blockbusters shaking the box office during Sankranti. He is coming to show his power and break box office records turning Veera Simha Reddy on 12 January 2023. Veera Simha Reddy's OTT rights have been bagged by Disney+Hotstar for a whopping amount and the streaming will be done after three months. Balakrishna's first look, powerful dialogues, and dances in the teasers and trailers became the talking point. The film is directed by Gopichand Malineni and let us find out how Balakrishna who stunned all with his previous entertainer Akhanda, entertained as Veera Simha Reddy.

Veera Simha Reddy : Story Review

Veera Simha Reddy's story is about the life of a father and son in Rayalaseema and how they deal with the faction and family rivalry and ensure the development of the people of the region. Jai Simha Reddy (Balakrishna) is the doting son of his mother Meenakshi (Honey Rose) who runs a restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey. He falls in love with a beautiful girl Eesha ( Shruti Haasan), the daughter of businessman Jayaram (Murali Sharma). On the verge of his marriage, he comes to know the secret about his father Veera Simha Reddy (Balakrishna). Why his mother hides his father's truth from him and what it got to do with Musali Madugu Pratap Reddy (Duniya Vijay), Bhanumati (Varalakshmi Sarath Kumar), Shekar (Naveen Chandra), businessman Rajagopal (Sachin Khedekar) in Pulicharla, Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh form the rest of the story.

Veera Simha Reddy Movie : Artists Review

Balakrishna got the roles tailormade for him. Viewers have seen him in such roles earlier and for umpteen times. But Balakrishna for some reason decided to give the green signal to the project despite his roles being routine and also the story offered nothing new. He danced with full energy and performance stunts in a powerful manner. His dialogues, mannerisms, and screen presence is nothing new but he performed well.

Shruti Haasan played the female lead. She is gorgeous and gave ample beauty treat on screen in the songs. She competed with Balakrishna with mass moves. She got a silly role to the core and her dialogues are also comical. Honey Rose, a Malayalee actor who made her debut as Balakrishna's wife, performed well and she proved her acting talent. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar stole the show with stunning and powerful emotions. She made a stunning impact with her screen presence and she performed well during the pre-climax.

Duniya Vijay in his first Telugu film looked menacing on screen. He made his presence felt locking horns with Balakrishna. But for all the hype, his character turned into a caricature later. Chandrika Ravi sizzled in a special song and she entertained masses with her looks. Naveen Chandra played an important role. Brahmanandam, Ali,Sapthagiri,Sachin Khedekar,Ravishankar, Murali Sharma performed according to their roles.

Veera Simha Reddy : Technicians Review

The story of Veera Simha Reddy readied by director Gopichand Malineni offered nothing new. Younger Balakrishna is introduced highlighting his love for his mother in Istanbul. This set the stage to elevate the heroism of Balakrishna to another level. However, in order to introduce the heroine Shruti Haasan, the director pulled back and some silly scenes follow testing the patience of the viewers. Shruti Haasan's role looked dumb and silly. Gopichand Malineni concentrated on highlighting the beauty of Shruti Haasan rather than her character.

Gopichand Malineni spent most of the time concentrating on elevating the heroism of Balakrishna to another level and included many high-octane scenes featuring Balakrishna. The stunts are choreographed quite well but most of the time, Balakrishna is enacting similar types of stunts for the most part of the film. The first half ends in a routine and monotonous manner with predictable narration and people walk out to experience better second half with one interesting twist.

But the interval twist in the first half diluted the film's tempo and from then on the entire second half though loaded with emotions failed to take off to the next level. During the climax, intensity levels increase with the presence of Balakrishna and finally the film ends in a routine and monotonous way. Gopichand Malineni's story is extremely weak and he tried to make up for it with the heroic elevations of Balakrishna. The screenplay is outdated but silly most of the time and the direction left a lot to be desired.

Thaman's music for a few songs is foot-tapping and loaded with mass vibes. The songs are shot in a beautiful way and choreographed with mass moves. His background music is ok but most of the time it turned extremely loud. It however failed to give the desired impact. Rishi Punjabi's cinematography is natural and beautiful. He showed the Rayalaseema region in a realistic way and Turkey's locations in an aesthetic manner. Naveen Nooli's editing could have been far better. There are many routine scenes that affected the film and could have been done away with it. However, had he done so, most of the film's scenes would have been done away with. Dialogues penned by Sai Madhav Burra had few political vibes. The dialogues targeted the current political scenario. Except for those dialogues, most of the other dialogues are written in a convenient and haphazard manner and at times missed logic and failed to connect the dots, and did not justify the intensity and intent of the characters. Production values of Mythri Movie Makers are rich.

Veera Simha Reddy : Advantages

• Balakrishna
• Varalakshmi Sarathkumar
• Political Punches
• Festival Release

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Veera Simha Reddy : Disadvantages

• Artificial flavor
• Lack of emotions
• Lengthy Run Time
• Extreme Violence

Veera Simha Reddy Movie : Rating Analysis

Altogether, Expectations soared on Balakrishna's Veera Simha Reddy as he is coming after scoring a resounding hit with Akhanda and rewriting the records at the box office. Gopichand Malineni's direction left many craving for wholesome entertainment during Sankranti. However, Gopichand Malineni disappointed all with Veer Simha Reddy output as he did not work on the story. He just tried to elevate the heroism of Balakrishna in dual roles and it did not come with any twists. Everyone passes through the motions and Gopichand Malineni's screenplay failed to connect chords. It lacked a realistic feel and the entire film tested the patience of the viewers. The direction followed the same template and did not try any deviations. Overall, Veera Simha Reddy offered nothing new and instead offered routine product. People are left wondering why Balakrishna is doing such a routine mass masala entertainers continuously. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 Rating for Veera Simha Reddy .

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'Veera Simha Reddy' was released in theatres today. The film has been produced by Mythri Movie Makers .

In Rayalaseema, Veera Simha Reddy (Balakrishna) is a philanthropist and a fierce protector of his people. He is looked up to for his ready-made solutions and courage. His blood-thirsty rivals are Prathap Reddy (Duniya Vijay) and Bhanumathi ( Varalaxmi Sarathkumar ), a couple who have no other business in life but to plot to kill him.

Somewhere in the other part of the world, Veera's son Jai Simha Reddy (Balakrishna, again) is preparing to get married to Esha (Shruti Haasan). This is when his mother Meenakshi (Honey Rose Varghese) breaks the news that his father Veera is very much alive. Why have the family members been separated for decades? Why are Prathap Reddy and Bhanumathi impatient to eliminate Veera?

Performances

Balakrishna's potent performance breathes life into even stale scenes. His performance might not be as booming as it was in 'Akhanda', but he definitely shows vigour. As the titular character, he is sturdy, vulnerable and also occasionally romantic. There is a mandatory Bava-Maradalu scene involving him and Honey Rose Varghese. The Malayalam actress actually gets to overshadow Shruti Haasan , whose services have been used only for songs and silly comedy scenes.

Varlaxami Sarathkumar may not be a surprise package, but her characterization has a shock value. After 'Krack', she gets to play her most filmi character - unapologetically at that.

This leaves us with the film's antagonist, played by Sandalwood actor Duniya Vijay . He is not distinctive and that's a minus. More than him, it is Lal (who plays the titular character's loyal deputy) who makes the cut. Vijay scrapes through, as the writing leaves him high and dry.

Ajay Ghosh and Ravi Shankar as politicians are stock characters. Saptagiri and Murali Sharma are thoroughly wasted. Naveen Chandra is good. There are a couple of cameos that you wish didn't exist - Brahmandam and Ali never needed to be there.

Technical aspects

Thaman's background music in emotional scenes works better than in action scenes. Usually, his BGM is promising if the action choreography is attuned to its beats. Here, the stunts are not stimulating enough in terms of ideas/style. It's Balakrishna who sustains them. As such, Thaman's creativity doesn't sound intense enough.

Rishi Punjabi's cinematography sits well with the colour palette in the Rayalaseema portions. Otherwise, the Turkey portions don't seem grand or beautiful. The editing has been done by Naveen Nooli.

Post-Mortem 

The reliance on Sai Madhav Burra's dialogues is excessive. He delivers goods despite the pressure. "Savaalu visaraku. Nenu shavaalu visurutha," is a case in point. Some lines come with a political tinge. In the prevailing political environment in Andhra Pradesh, where dissent has become highly controversial, this film makes some bold political noise. It goes without saying that Balakrishna, who is a legislator from the Opposition camp, makes the political vocabulary expected.

The furious punchlines ('Nenu bari lo ki digithe Seema vonukuddi') would have sounded much better had the build-up moments been terrific. But this is not such a script. The flashback, despite an unexpected plot point, comes across as old-fashioned.

There is a hidden family sentiment angle that this film doesn't quite make use of effectively. It's there on paper but the writing is not solid.

Veera Simha Reddy's first scene takes place in the backdrop of a religious ritual. A flood of cliches involving his character follows. An official lists his noble deeds. He is compared to the lion in the forest. He foresees a 'Samoohika Vivaham' ceremony. When someone tells him not to pamper his younger sister, he says he will do just that.

Characters keep saying that they are seething with 'Paga'. The film betrays the feeling that it will never run out of filler scenes as long as they do fan service.

At more than 140 minutes, the film should have offered a couple of new story ideas.

Closing Remarks

'Veera Simha Reddy' is a garden-variety film with run-of-the-mill ideas. It doesn't offer anything new in the semi-genre of factional/revenge actioners. Balakrishna's performance and production values make a difference.

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Release Date : January 12, 2023

123telugu.com Rating : 3/5

Starring: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan, Duniya Vijay, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Honey Rose, Naveen Chandra, Lal, Ajay Ghosh, Mirali Sharma

Director: Gopichand Malineni

Producers: Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili

Music Director: Thaman S

Cinematography: Rishi Punjabi

Editor: Navin Nooli

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Tollywood star actor Balakrishna is back with another powerful movie, Veera Simha Reddy. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the movie hit screens today. Let’s see how the film is.

Jaya Simha Reddy (Balakrishna) lives with his mother, Meenakshi (Honey Rose), in Istanbul. He falls in love with Eesha (Shruti Haasan) and decides to marry her. Then Meenakshi reveals the identity of Jaya’s father, Veera Simha Reddy, who lives in Rayalaseema and rules Pulicharla. Bhanumathi (Varalaxmi) and Pratap Reddy (Duniya Vijay) want to kill Veera Simha Reddy for the past 30 years. Why do they want to kill Veera? Who is Bhanumathi? Why did Veera Simha Reddy leave his wife and son? All these questions will be answered in the main movie.

Plus Points:

The first plus point to mention is Nandamuri Balakrishna. He solely lifts the entire film on his shoulders. The royal look of Balayya, his charisma, swag, and style are the biggest assets. The dialogue delivery and his aggressive nature in action sequences are powerful. Balakrishna once again proved that he is the god of the masses. His performance in emotional scenes, especially in the second half, needs to be appreciated. He also surprises with his energetic dance moves in a couple of songs.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s performance as Bhanumathi will surprise audiences. She has done many aggressive roles earlier but, her character is designed in a good manner in this movie and her face-off scenes with Balayya are terrific and she aces them. Her performance in the second half is one of the major assets of the movie.

The other character that needs to be appreciated is Pratap Reddy, played by Duniya Vijay, who wants to take revenge on Veera Simha Reddy. His ruthlessness is showcased in a wonderful way. This is his Tollywood debut film, and the TFI witnesses another outstanding performer in the role of a villain. His face-off scenes with Balakrishna are good to watch, and they are definitely whistle worthy.

Honey Rose makes a decent debut and she gets a good scope to perform in many scenes. Lal as Siddappa, Naveen Chandra as Sekhar and others justified their respective roles.

The screenplay is racy in the first half and the director designs each and every character very well. With this film, one can feel that Gopichand can also direct an out-and-out action entertainer. Songs are good and so is the background score. Ram and Lakshman once again proved that they can design stunts that make people sit on the edge of their seats.

Minus Points:

The story falls in the first place in this aspect. The director chooses a standard story that was seen in many movies earlier. But, by writing a neat screenplay, he runs the show very well. The second half is a bit lengthy and draggy compared to the first half. In the meantime, it’s predictable too. Most of the scenes in the second half should have been chopped off, especially in the flashback episode.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar gets a meaty role in this movie but her old look is not that much impressive. She looks pale in many scenes and the makeup artists should have taken better care of her look.

Shruti Haasan is just limited to songs and a few scenes. She is impressive as a dancer but the director should have written a few more scenes for her, at least in the second half. Eeswari Rao is of no use in the film.

Technical Aspects:

The director is a winner in writing a terrific screenplay that runs well in the first half and slows down in the latter half. The second half is laggy in many places. The director should have concentrated more on the story, which can make the film more interesting.

Some scenes in the flashback episode need to be chopped off to make the film a better experience. Camerawork by Rishi Punjabi and score by Thaman are praiseworthy. They made the movie a terrific one with their outstanding work. The art department also gives its best. The production values are so rich and you can see them on the big screen.

On the whole, Veera Simha Reddy is a decent action entertainer that has all the commercial elements to entertain Balakrishna fans. Balakrishna as Veera Simha Reddy is outstanding, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar also stuns everyone with her performance. The second half disappoints much, and if it had been engaging like the first half, the film would have been a blockbuster at the box office. It’s a feast for fans, and it would be a decent experience for action lovers. Give it a watch this Sankranthi to enjoy the mass of Balayya.

123telugu.com Rating: 3/5

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Veera Simha Reddy movie review and box office collection: Despite mixed reviews, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan starrer runs housefull

'Veera Simha Reddy' box office collection Day 1

Nandamuri Balakrishna has once again proved that he is the king of the box office. The actor's latest movie 'Veera Simha Reddy,' which released on January 12 to coincide with Pongal celebration, has taken a great opening in Telugu states and other parts of the country. The Gopichand Malineni-directorial film has become the first big film to release in 2023. Despite mixed reviews, the Balakrishna starrer has got a flying start in the Telugu-speaking regions.

Fans pour alcohol on Balakrishna's poster (video)

Mansion House Abhishekam 🥵🙏 #GodOfMassesNBK fans raa 💥🔥 Jai Balayya 🔥 #VeeraShimaReddy @megopichand… https://t.co/U1EtRpxNeo — SANKAR CHOWDARY🦁 (@NBK_NTR_Cult_) 1673531929000

K Raghu Rama Krishna RajuK Raghu Rama Krishna RajuK Raghu Rama Krishna RajuK Raghu Rama Krishna RajuK Raghu Rama Krishna Raju congratulates Balayya

Hearing to reports that #NandamuriBalakrishna garu’s #VeeraSimhaReddy is a blockbuster hit and that it will break a… https://t.co/wBPlsPhmIr — K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju (@RaghuRaju_MP) 1673527544000

Blockbuster Team of #VeeraSimhaReddy

#BlockBusterVeeraSimhaReddy https://t.co/78K4lXGVRv — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) 1673533989000

Happy faces

Happy faces of team #VeeraSimhaReddy after the BLOCKBUSTER SUCCESS❤‍🔥 Watch Veera Mass Blockbuster Meet Live! -… https://t.co/1PQAKLCA2b — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) 1673533978000

'Veera Simha Reddy' success meet

Nandamuri Balakrishna and the team of 'Veera Simha Reddy' gathered to celebrate the film’s success in Hyderabad now. The makers shared several pictures from the press meet. The entire 'Veera Simha Reddy' team had a great time at the success party in Hyderabad. Photos and videos of VSR’s success party are now doing the rounds on social media.

A Massive Crowd at Theaters

#BlockBusterVeeraSimhaReddy A Massive Crowd at Theaters 🔥 Bellary Lo Mass Jathara🔥 @megopichand అన్న నిన్ను ఎలా… https://t.co/GISGUY9iiW — Rajesh(#NBK107) (@krajeshkumar154) 1673502928000

Balakrishna's upcoming flick

Up next, Balakrishna will be working on his much-anticipated drama, #NBK108. The filming will begin soon. Made under the direction of Anil Ravipudi, the movie will see Trisha Krishnan, Sreeleela and Priyanka Jawalkar as the leading ladies along with Arjun Rampal and Raj Tirandasu in prominent roles, among others. It will be bankrolled by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner of Shine Screens.

'Veera Simha Reddy' runs housefull

It's 'Veera Simha Reddy' day today! The Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan-starrer has been released in theatres near you today. Fans have been waiting with bated breath to see what Gopichand Malineni has in store for them. The film has been released on 1500 screens worldwide and is running housefull in Telugu-speaking region cinema halls.

A netizen heaps praise on Varalaxmi Sarathkumar for her performance

నాకు ఈ సినిమా లో మా బాలయ్య బాబు యాక్టింగ్ తరువాత అంతలా నచ్చింది @varusarath5 మీ యాక్టింగ్ నే మేడం లాస్ట్ క్లైమాక్స్… https://t.co/dSKtthGH3Z — Dadi Nageswararao (@dnageswararao25) 1673498739000

Fans hungama at a theatre in Vizag

Block buster hungama vizga నంద మురి fan's #BlockBusterVeeraSimhaReddy https://t.co/cF6Q4vu9gQ — 🔥నా దేవుడు NTR అన్నయ్య ᴺᵀᴿ³⁰🔥 (@Ramujaintr) 1673505370000

Fan hails fight sequences

Marriage fight 🥵🥵🥵 Home minister meeting scene dialogue 🔥🤙 Temple fight Arachakam 🙏🥵 @MusicThaman Bgm Best After A… https://t.co/A3VpzoqGZS — NBK Cult 🦁 (@iam__Pd67) 1673511464000

Pure mass stuff #JaiBalayya

Pure mass stuff #JaiBalayya @MusicThaman anna ni BGM ki 🙇 @megopichand sir as balayya said in Unstoppable u made h… https://t.co/jIKkRr52jH — vedanthi Harish Kumar (@VedanthiHarish) 1673512688000

Lyricist Ramajogaiah Sastry's cameo clip

Guru gari cameo 😜 @ramjowrites #VeeraSimhaReddy https://t.co/gZUGie2o7F — Ganesh (@Musicthamania) 1673504181000

Festival weekend

Sankranti (Pongal) 2023 is almost upon us, and the holiday cheer is already spreading among folks. Filmmaker Gopichand Malineni and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna are collaborating for the first time in 'Veera Simha Reddy', which hit the big screens today, January 12. Trade experts are expecting good numbers keeping in mind the festival weekend. It will be facing tough competition from Chiranjeevi starrer 'Waltair Veerayya,' which will hit the screens on January 13.

Netizens troll a fight scene in the film

Currently, Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 'Veera Simha Reddy' is a talk of the town in Telugu states. The film has become a big trend on social media as well. Fans can’t keep calm as the film hit the theatres today. But critics always focus on the scenes that seem artificial. Trolls have started on the scenes in this movie which seem not well with the critics.

Fans cut cake to celebrate the success (video)

Oka Simha oka Legend Oka Akhanda eppudu #VeeraSimhaReddy 🙏🙏 @MusicThaman anna nuvvu woofers thega Badhala kottav an… https://t.co/7CHtMcrakr — BallariNandamuriFans (@Ballari_Nfans) 1673494000000

Nandamuri Kalyanram congratulations to team of #VeeraSimhaReddy

Congratulations to team of #VeeraSimhaReddy for the Blockbuster Hit and the Monstrous start for this year ❤‍🔥 Baba… https://t.co/P6ZhKWlCgx — Kalyanram Nandamuri (@NANDAMURIKALYAN) 1673519398000

'Veera Simha Reddy' box office prediction Day 1

Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy' directed by Gopichand Malineni is now in theatres near you. The trailer of the movie managed to receive quite a positive response, and, many were sure that it would be a hit. Trade experts believe that 'Veera Simha Reddy' will have a good opening at the box office.

A breathtaking scene posted by fan

అప్పట్లో ట్రైన్.. ఇప్పుడు కార్.. మిగతాదంతా సేమ్ టూ సేమ్ 😂🤦🏻‍♂️🙏 #VeeraSimhaReddyreview https://t.co/tdSefzKQSX — Vizag - The City Of Destiny (@Justice_4Vizag) 1673504628000

Brief review of 'Veera Simha Reddy'

'Veera Simha Reddy' starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan, has hit the big screens today, January 12. The Telugu film's songs and trailer had garnered a great deal of attention much before its release. While the film has received a mixed response from the critics, netizens have been showering praises on the lead actors, their performances and, of course their sparkling chemistry, which looked fresh on-screen. A lot of appreciation is also coming in for the other cast members of the entertainer, including Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Honey Rose, Duniya Vijay and others. The audiences feel that the casting for each character was done perfectly. The concept, storyline, vibrant cinematography and attention-grabbing songs are some of the other highlights of the film.

Festival factor

According to advance booking and early occupancy, it is expected that the movie might collect Rs. 25 crore at the box office on day 1. There will be a boost in the all shows because of festival factor. It will be interesting to see what response 'Veera Simha Reddy' will get at the box office.

When netizens found similarities between 'Jai Balayya' song and 'Osey Ramulamma' title song

Crooned by Kareemullah and written by Ramjogayya Sastry, the song has been slammed by social media users because of its tune and lyrics. While many were blown away by the screen presence and dance moves of Balayya in the song, others expressed disappointment on social media that the song is a replica of Osey Ramulamma title song. Especially, they have expressed their disappointment over the Jai Balayya part of the song. Netizens shared clips of Jai Balayya combining them with Osey Ramulamma song.

A group of young men allegedly sacrificed a goat to celebrate the release of #VeeraSimhaReddy

On the occasion of the release of the movie 'Veera Simha Reddy', a festive atmosphere was seen at the theatres in many areas of Andhra Pradesh. A goat is reportedly being sacrificed outside a theatre in Tirupati by diehard fans.

Balakrishna’s performance

Responses have been mixed with some overtly praising the film, while some expressing disappointment with the plot. However, Balakrishna’s performance has been unanimously praised, with some implying that the movie works only because of Balayya.

#NBK cult fans from Bhodhan

Massive feat by God of Masses #NBK cult fans from Bhodhan 🔥🔥🔥 Huge Car Rally with 150+ cars from Bodhan to Nizamab… https://t.co/5NvwVLxBj8 — 𝐕𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫 (@UrsVamsiShekar) 1673508224000

A pure Balayya show

Fans called Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film a massive hit and are impressed with his performance. Balakrishna’s new avatar and romance with Shruti Haasan seem to be the highlight of the film along with mind-blowing action sequences. They have also called 'Veera Simha Reddy' a pure Balayya show and a treat to fans who have been eagerly waiting to watch him on the big screen for a very long time.

Early estimates

The advance booking of 'Veera Simha Reddy' has been on a very positive note, and according to early estimates the movie is heading for an Rs. 25 crore opening. If the film turns out to be good and the word of mouth is positive, one can expect a Rs. 100 crore weekend.

An early Sankranti for Balakrishna fans as 'Veer Simha Reddy' hits screens

It was celebration time for Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans as the leading Tollywood actor made an appearance at a theatre in Hyderabad to mark the release of his much-awaited movie, 'Veera Simha Reddy', on Thursday. Fans erupted in celebrations with slogans of 'Jai Balayya' when Balakrishna reached Bramaramba theatre in Kukatpally area to watch the movie with him.

Veera Simha Reddy - Maa Bava Manobhavalu lyrical video song

A fan heaps praise on Thaman for his BGM

Pure goosebumps and fans stuff movie 🔥🔥🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy || @MusicThaman BGM is next level 💥🥵 @megopichand direc… https://t.co/ghYkLbceqW — Rajesh KF (@rajeshkf3) 1673501996000

'Veera Simha Reddy' Review

Gopichand Malineni’s Veera Simha Reddy is purely for Balakrishna’s fans alone. There’s no two ways about it. Otherwise there’s only so much you can take of all the flying bodies, loud punch dialogues that are specifically written to elicit cheers and scene after scene that exists solely to showcase the titular character as nothing less than god.

'Veera Simha Reddy' screening stopped midway in US (video)

Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy' was released in theatres today. The shows premiered yesterday in the US. Advance bookings for the premiere shows of 'Veera Simha Reddy' in the US were also done well.

Manchu Lakshmi recreates 'Maa Bava Manobhavalu' song

Ruling our మనోభావాలు since forever. Can't wait to see the sankranti mass rampage of #Balayya! #VSR… https://t.co/j4HwEedI2R — Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna (@LakshmiManchu) 1673438260000

Post interval song clip by a netizen

Post interval Jai balayya is a vibe ❤️ Bramaramba oogindhii 🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy https://t.co/q8wgvBOzTU — Tonieee (@Tony_1439) 1673482990000

Rohit Pathak opens up about his character in Nandamuri Balakrishna's film

Actor Rohit Pathak, who is known for his work in south films such as 'Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru', 'Bakrid', 'Seetimaarr', 'Sita' and 'The Warrior', will be seen playing a negative character in mega star Balakrishna's 'Veera Simha Reddy'.

'Veera Simha Reddy' making video

Although Veera Simha Reddy will be high on action, the atmosphere on set was very pleasant. The grandeur in the making of the movie can be witnessed in the making video. The team constructed huge sets and action episodes were shot impressively.

A purohita (Hindu priest) dances inside a theatre (video)

No age limit for fanisim 💥💥🤙🤙 #VeeraSimhaReddy #NandamuriBalakrishna #VeeraSimhaReddyMassJathara https://t.co/Tayqjnabeg — manabalayya.com (@manabalayya) 1673499310000

Cinematographer Rishi Punjabi on 'Veera Simha Reddy'

'Veera Simha Reddy' cinematographer Rishi Punjabi feels Balakrishna's personality looks larger than life and his upcoming film 'VSR' is a testimony of the fact that how greatly we can unveil a person’s image on the big screen. He feels honoured to have worked with NBK and feels astonished knowing his knowledge about all crafts of filmmaking.

Lyricist Ramajogaiah Sastry exclusive interview

The noted Tollywood lyricist interacted with the media as a part of his ‘Veera Simha Reddy’ getting released for this Sankranthi, ETimes Telugu reached out to the established lyric writer, and below are the excerpts from the quick chit chat.

Fans' tractor rally in Karnataka (video)

వీరసింహరెడ్డి విడుదల సందర్భంగా అభిమానులు కర్ణాటక లో ట్రాక్టర్ ర్యాలీ నిర్వహించారు. #VeerSimhaReddy… https://t.co/qM4HG0EI4n — Nandamuri Balakrishna™ (@NBK_Unofficial) 1673447467000

Director Surender Reddy wishes NBK and team

Wishing #NandamuriBalakrishna garu and entire team of #VeeraSimhaReddy all the very best for today's release. https://t.co/7ylpRCLoxF — SurenderReddy (@DirSurender) 1673493104000

Throwback when Jr NTR promoted the slogan 'Jai Balayya'

MOOD right now 🔥 జై బాలయ్య జై జై బాలయ్య 🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy #NandamuriBalakrishna https://t.co/bfUHOQ98Lj — Nandamurifans.com (@Nandamurifans) 1673460866000

'Veera Simha Reddy' pre-release business

Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy' hit the screens worldwide on Thursday, January 12. It is written and directed by Gopichand Malineni. Interestingly, the rates that the film is fetching are said to be humongous. The pre-release buzz around this film is highly positive and this could mean a success at the box office, say trade sources.

#NBK at a theatre in Hyderabad

#NBK at Bramarambha Theatre 🔥 #VeeraSimhaReddy #NandamuriBalakrishna https://t.co/bdPugGFE4u — manabalayya.com (@manabalayya) 1673486684000

R Sarath Kumar extends best wishes to 'Veera Simha Reddy' team

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous Makar Sankranti My best wishes to the entire team of #VeeraSimhaReddy… https://t.co/KUP1tcXNAw — R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) 1673462018000

Digital rights of 'Veera Simha Reddy'

If sources in the industry are to be believed, the digital rights of 'Veera Simha Reddy' featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan in the lead, have been bought by an OTT platform for a fancy sum. Rumours in the industry suggest that the popular OTT platform, Disney+ Hotstar, has procured the digital rights of the film for a whopping amount.

'Veera Simha Reddy' movie review highlights (First half report)

Gopichand Malineni is back after Krack with yer another action packed film with the Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Duniya Vijay and Honey Rose starrer Veera Simha Reddy.

Duniya Vijay's exclusive interview

As a part of the 'VSR' promotions, Duniya Vijay interacted with the media in Hyderabad, Etimes too got chatty with the talented actor to discuss his character, his experience of working here, and his future projects, below are the excerpts from the conversation.!

Jai Balayyah