"PAISA" Movie Review

Tollywood Junction Rating: 2.75/5

Punch Line: "Paisaye Paramathma"

Star Cast: Nani and Catherine Tresa

Director: Krishna Vamsi

Producer: Ramesh Puppala

Music: Sai Karthik

Released on: 7th feb 2014

STORY:

Prakash (Nani) who believes in "Paisaye Paramathma" works in local Sherwani ads as a model. Noor (Catherine  Tresa) a Muslim gals loves Pracash. But for his love for Cash, Nani always ignores Noor. In the meanwhile, Sanyasi Naidu - Saradhi (Bharath) competes in By-Elections in Royalapatnam. Daughter of Sanayasi Naidu Sweety (Siddhika Sharma) gets close with Pracash, seeing their closeness Noor accepts Yadav (RK)'s deal to dance as Moojara girl. To make Sanayasi Naidu lose in elections Saradhi plans to steal his 50 Crores fund from Hawala. But things turns around and Pracash gets in the middle of this operation gets out with 50 Crores saving Noor from Yadav. How will Pracash find the money? How will he manage to save 50 Crores save from four gangs. How Nani Wringgles out of the situation and mary Noor forms the rest of the storyline.

Positives :

Hero Nani is introduced in a simple way with a kite chasing scene. But Heroine Catherine’s introduction is mind-blowing. She looked gorgeous and her character is lovable. It cannot be explained here. We have to watch on the screen itself. The funny and teasing scenes between Nani and Catherine attracted much. Two songs in his movie have a melodious touch. Actor Charan Raj’s characterization is quite unique and different as a politician, especially as a Minister.

Negatives :

Even though Charan Raj has done well, but lack of a strong Villian is the main drawback of the movie. The movies with the concept of huge amounts have already been produced in the past. The same concept is applied with slight changes. Routine climax of the movie. The movie would have been much more entertaining, if Vamsi could have delivered his more strength.

Analysis:

The movie begins with collage of political scenario that is similar to prevailing conditions in our State and the politicians characters talk about in the film are so close to the leaders in our real-life. Yet you soon realize all this is a waste effort the director takes you further. The first half deals with the problems of the stellar cast and their background. However, director takes the lead character PraCASH for granted as there is no clue about his family, other miscellaneous details. The first half of the film disappoints you with Tollywood’s cliches and routine dialogues. Although the romance track between Noor and PraCASH appears to be incomplete, under current the director gives you hint that they fell for each other. It’s the only blessing in disguise.

The actual story begins after the intermission or the director make us believe so. But sudden pop up of songs, at couple of times, interrupt the flow of narration and make you fumble towards the nearest exit in theatres. Climax is okay, convincing although nothing great. On whole, the director failed to establish a strong antagonism in the subject. Too many villains confuse the viewers. Blame the writer-director for taking cops for granted. Many cops are being shot, killed indiscriminately yet everything is normal and goes as usual. Not even media interferes into wrongdoings despite ahead of by-polls.

final verdict:

‘Paisa’ is a movie that will not give you a paisa vasool experience at the Box Office. Despite some good efforts from Nani, this movie will face huge challenges at the Box Office. Poor technical values, lack of an engaging screenplay and low entertainment value will hurt the film.