Rating: 2.5/5
Today marks the theatrical debut of the small-scale film “Ala Ninnu Cheri,” featuring Dinesh Tej in the lead role. Discover our take on the movie in our review below.
Plot Summary: In this romantic tale, affluent village beauty Divya (played by Payal Radhakrishna) finds herself enamored with Ganesh (Dinesh Tej). As her single mother endeavors to arrange her marriage, Divya contemplates eloping with Ganesh, who, in turn, grapples with the conflict between his love and career ambitions. How does Divya’s story unfold? What drives Ganesh’s ambitions? And how does Anu (Hebah Patel) become entwined in his journey? All these questions find answers in this cinematic experience.
Highlights: Dinesh Tej, renowned for his roles in “Husharu” and “Play Back,” delivers a commendable performance as a man torn between career aspirations and love. His adept display of dance and fighting skills adds depth to the character.
- Payal Radhakrishna infuses a delightful charm into the film, showcasing captivating expressions in the love scenes with the protagonist.
- The comedic elements, particularly those involving Mahaboob Basha, manage to hit the mark. Other cast members contribute satisfactory performances in their respective roles.
Drawbacks: The central flaw lies in the plot’s overt familiarity, reminiscent of many Telugu films over the years. Despite the well-known storyline, the director missed an opportunity to inject a fresh perspective and engaging screenplay.
- Hebah Patel’s glamorous presence adds allure to the film, but her scenes, often not family-friendly, contribute minimally to the overarching story.
- Mediocre dialogues, some geared towards adult audiences, may not resonate well with family viewers.
- While the music is melodious, a few tracks lack substantial lyrical depth.
- Certain characters, like Mahesh Achanta’s, could benefit from more development, and Chammak Chandra’s role appears unnecessary, contributing to the film’s excessive length.
Technical Aspects: Director Maresh Shivan falls short in executing the film effectively. Predictable scenes could have been elevated with a more engaging screenplay and dialogues, but the film includes unnecessary explicit language.
Editing choices could have trimmed scenes to alleviate potential monotony. Cinematography and music receive an average rating, and despite being debutants, the producers invested a decent amount, evident in the film’s production values.
Overall: In conclusion, “Ala Ninnu Cheri” proves to be a somewhat disappointing love drama with a conventional plot. Despite Dinesh Tej’s commendable screen presence, the film is hindered by superfluous scenes and non-family-friendly content. This weekend, it might be worth exploring alternative entertainment options.
