Julayi

Julayi is an acid test for three people connected with it, lu Arjun, Ileana and Trivikram the director, who have not had a single hit in recent tim... read more

Julayi is an acid test for three people connected with it, lu Arjun, Ileana and Trivikram the director, who have not had a single hit in recent times. Needless to say, the trio have gotten all out to make sure this one is a masala potboiler to the core. So if one is looking for something remotely meaningful and logical, this one is not made for you. For those looking for nothing more than songs, cheap comedy and glamor, Julayi is a complete paisa vasool.

Allu Arjun foils villain Sonu Sood's plans of robing a bank and gets him arrested, He then moves to Hyderabad, falls in love with Ileana, and gears up to fight with Sonu, who is now out of jail and overflowing with vengeance. With a story line that has nothing new to offer, the film relies heavily on the treatment which mercifully makes for a decent viewing while the film lasts.

Allu Arjun is the centre of the movie, he performs, emotes, dances, imitates legends and woos the girl, in short, he does pretty much that he has always done. Ileana seems content being the galm quotient and fits the bill to the T. Sonu Sood reprises his bad man act, something he by now can do in his sleep too perhaps.

After acheiving success one wishes Stars like Arjun diversify, push boundaries and break new ground. Julayi is certainly not that attempt. Till something like that happens, whistle hoot and forget the movie once out of the hall.view less

The mediocre success of V.V Vinayaks Badrinath left Allu Arjun desperately in need of a super hit while after severely being criticized by critics ... read more

The mediocre success of V.V Vinayaks Badrinath left Allu Arjun desperately in need of a super hit while after severely being criticized by critics and fans alike in Maheshs Khaleja, Trivikram had to prove his mettle yet again. With stakes soaring Arjun and Trivikram joined hands to make Julayi, which released on August 9th worldwide. Let's cut across to some of the highlights of Julayi to see whether the film lives up to the expectations or not.

In grandeur fashion, Julayi opens up in Trivikrams signature style, giving one the feeling of watching a Christopher Nolan film. The first few minutes of Julayi remind you of Nolans dark knight, were a group of eight led by Sonu Sood aka Bittu break in to a bank to loot 1500 crores. At every step during the course of the robbery, Bittu finishes off one by one, finally to flee away with the booty. Unfortunately, he is nabbed by the cops with the aid of Ravi aka Allu Arjun. Bittu swears to take revenge upon release from prison. What happens when Bittu and Ravi clash horns forms the rest of the story?

Julayi doesnt boast a spectacular storyline but the entire plot is intelligently presented based on a simple premise Life anti highway...gelupu one way...short cuts ki no way. In short, the film underlines the fact that in life there are no short cuts. If you want to earn money, you earn it the hard way. Trivikrams writing has winner written all over it however the film falters in its execution, finally ending with a ray of hope. The first half thrills you with ample comedy while the second half races through the rest of the film. But, at the end you come to the conclusion that the first half undoubtedly superseded the second in all departments.

Trivikram doesnt waste time in introducing his characters instead jumps directly in to the film which easily cuts about 10 minutes from the runtime. The director makes Allu Arjun appear apt for the role he essayed in the film. Arjun gives a sincere performance with zero exaggerated scenes and shines especially in comedy scenes and songs. If youve been a follower of Trivikrams films then youd notice that the director has a knack for comedy unlike other directors. You wouldnt see a separate comedy tracks in his film which has always worked in his favor. In Julayi, comedy syncs perfectly in to the film and roles played by Brahmanadam and Rajendra Prasad make you laugh till you drop.

The characterization deserves a special mention because Trivikram doesnt leave any hanging. Arjuns detective intellectual instincts have been heavily inspired by Sherlock Holmes but that doesnt stop you from embracing his character. If youd shut your Hollywood side of your brain for about 160 minutes, youll love this film to the bits. Sonu Sood is mastering the art of playing the baddie and with every film youre offered something better from him. DSPs music, needless to say, works perfectly for the film. Julayi and O Madhu songs give a rhythmic feel to the film while the rest of the songs make you want to sing along in excitement. The pun element in the film is carried through the songs as well, few songs in particular.

In essence, Julayi is a packaged entertainer that will cater to all age groups
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Life ante oka HIGHWAY\rGelupu ONE-WAY\rShort-cuts ki NO-WAY!!\rFrom the word GO, “Maatala Maantrikudu” Trivikram makes a thumping impact in his... read more

Life ante oka HIGHWAY

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Gelupu ONE-WAY

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Short-cuts ki NO-WAY!!

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From the word GO, “Maatala Maantrikudu” Trivikram makes a thumping impact in his latest offering Julayi. Fasten your seatbelts and join me in the journey to disinter few more gems from this Trivikram's celluloid!!

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Let's start the innings with relating our experiences during online shopping, esp. when we book railway tickets, with that of watching this movie.

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1. You wait all these days and finally breathe a sigh of relief when you are in front of the computer/laptop/iPad (based on the riches you possess) at 7:55 AM a day before your journey and wait for the TATKAL booking to begin.

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You wait for two years for a Trivikram's film (the last one was Khaleja in 2010) that's packed with loads of surprises and you are longing to watch them unleash on screen.

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2. You traverse through the site with some hiccups and umpteen REFRESHES of the page and finally you hit the payment gateway screen.

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During the course of your cinematic journey, at times you touch the valley of death and at times you summit the peak and garner some outlandish, hitherto unseen experiences. You will learn that Trivikram is not just for the auditory, and the touch of genius proves its mettle in gluing your eyeballs to the screen with his detail for aesthetics and visual panache.

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3. Finally, you feel that you've struck gold. But Alas! Online railway ticket booking is not that easy and now it's time for the moribund moment of your shopping experience. There comes in a flash, an excruciating message - TRANSACTION FAILED!!

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What starts as an enthralling movie takes the course of an entertaining one in the middle and again it tries to take the enthralling route to the end, but fails miserably hitting the abyss. After the magnanimous second half with some convolutions, the movie suddenly drops you in quick sand. There you battle for air and finally get buried with the climax. With some loose ends still left after THE END, the movie goes awry.

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Trivikram has always been “Expect the unexpected,” and in Julayi he sticks to his patented style of film-making. In the act that follows the opening scene and hero's introduction, he tries to present himself as a combo of Christopher Nolan and Guy Ritchie to Telugu audience. The way he executed the plan (no spoilers in my review) is very Nolanish (with allusions to The Dark Knight) and the deductive logic used by Allu Arjun's character to nab criminals is very much Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes. The audience gets aghast with the uncanny narration in the first 20 minutes of the film. It tickles your mind and you pose a question to yourself - Am I watching a Tollywood flick or a Hollywood one, or a cross-over Holly and Tollywood??!!

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Allu Arjun delivers an awesome performance. He's funny, witty, and emotional and has got everything required for a Telugu hero. Thanks to Trivikram for etching his character so well. Ileana plays the role of a “behenji turned model” and when she appears on screen, it's evident that's a song is imminent. After ages, Rajendra Prasad is seen in a full-length comedy role. The supporting cast takes the laugh riot forward with Brahmanadam at the helm of affairs.

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There's a mention about writer's block in the film in a funny scene, and now it's time for us to learn about DIRECTOR'S BLOCK that's a menace for most of the film-makers.

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Why everyone has got the material only for a power-packed first half and runs out of steam in the second.

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Why always we appreciate the writer Trivikram and pay less attention to director Trivkram.

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When you intentionally want to save something for the later half then why should that be shown as a fallacy in the pre-interval scene.

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Why can't we have movies that are enthralling and entertaining? Is it a death knell for seamless entertainers?

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Try to find answers for these questions after you watch the film. Trivikram rules our hearts as a great writer but his directional prowess is still debatable.

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Bottom-line: Julayi is a m\xe9lange of power packed performances, happy-go-lucky characters, sumptuous dialogues, rib-tickling comedy, colorful and creative songs. But all that glitters is not gold; the movie watching experience is akin to driving an Audi A8 at 100 KMPH on a road with intermittent speed bumps and potholes. If you are a fan of Trivikram, with every new film you want to take your adoration to high skies, but with Julayi your FLIGHT gets restricted only to certain height!!

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