Arjun Reddy (2017)

It can definitely be considered as a breakthrough film in the TFI but it lacks realism. It is established as a bold, raw and an intense film which it is but I don't think a character like Arjun Reddy exists in the real world which implicates the rawness and the realism of the film badly. It almost felt like a try-hard film trying to break all the barriers at once which is good for entertainment but bad for any sort of message or symbolism. The highlight of the movie is with no doubt Vijay Devarkonda who shows his brilliant skills as an actor etching the role of 'Arjun Reddy' into the list of characters of a lifetime so its worth the watch to view his acting brilliance, but the story is definitely overhyped and monotonous which kind of feels depressing to watch but I guess that's the "rawness" they are talking about. Don't watch it with your parents ;).

Ok, I am lost here, saw this movie yesterday after all that hype and hungaama and I really don't get how this film is truly different and mind-blowing! Are people only talking about the characterisation, which I will agree is quite strong and unapologetic. Vijay Deverakonda lives and breathes into this role. He is soo natural, almost too natural making us wonder if he has the same off-screen personality as well, which is a bit scary. Coming to the story, I am really not sure what the director wanted to convey. Did he want to tell us that it is bad being rude and acting on impulse .. and that such people strongly needs therapy?? I understand that Arjun Reddy has anger issues and acts impulsively, but it is soo stupid that his love interest, Preeti also does the same, where she was supposed to be the sane one. She gets married to some random dude, despite being totally in love with Arjun because he did not answer his phone for a single day due to a drug overdose!!!??? And this is what people are calling as a revolutionary cult classic!!! The second half is full of his downward spiral of Arjun Reddy and it is tedious watching this! Despite all his doings, he suddenly has flashes of remorse, especially in front of the lawyers and this is soo unconvincing. The ending saves this film a bit but makes all his suffering almost pointless. At any moment, Preeti could have ended his suffering instead we get a sub-plot with a film star thrown in and also countless moments where Arjun Reddy almost gets to kick the bucket!Really, all this could have been justifiable, if the conflict point between the two lovers was strong. Unfortunately, as I mentioned, it is the weakest aspect which brings the entire film down.

Love story of a free minded, ill-tempered and impeccable doctor by unraveling the chapters of his life in detail, through a journey of love, loss and suffering.

This is a gem of a movie which has a lot of deep messages which are worth seeking in life . Not to mention the phenomenal acting , the movie has message to all those who have gone drug addicts and drinking addicts in life and serves as a kind of hope for those who have lost each other in love . If you have't watched it and reading this review , I suggest you watch it first coz its worth it.