Movie Name : Bhaje Vaayu Vegam
Release Date : May 31, 2024
Cast : Karthikeya Gummakonda, Iswarya Menon, Rahul Haridas, Tanikella Bharani, Ravi Shankar P, Sharath Lohithaswa etc.
Director : Prashanth Reddy
Music Director : Kapil Kumar
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2.5/5
Story:
“Bhaje Vaayu Vegam” follows Venkat (Karthikeya), who tragically loses his parents in childhood and is raised by his grandfather Lakshmayya (Thanikella Bharani) alongside his cousin Raj (Rahul Tyson). Venkat dreams of becoming a cricketer and moves to Hyderabad to pursue his ambitions. However, obstacles arise when he’s forced to pay a bribe, leading to missed opportunities. When his grandfather falls ill and requires Rs 20 lakhs for treatment within two days, Venkat turns to betting and manages to earn Rs 40 lakhs. But his life takes a turn with the arrival of David (Ravishankar). The film delves into Venkat’s journey as he faces challenges and navigates through the hurdles life throws at him.
Review :
Karthikeya Gummakonda delivers a powerful performance in a role tailored for him, skillfully portraying emotions and expressions while executing stunts with his signature intensity and high-energy style.
Iswarya Menon, the female lead, has limited screen time but plays a crucial role in a significant plot twist. Tanikella Bharani gives a noteworthy performance, and Rahul Tyson makes a strong comeback, impressing the audience with his acting. P. Ravi Shankar delivers a surprising and impactful performance, particularly in the second half. Sharath Lohithaswa and supporting actors such as Prudhvi and Sudarshan provide adequate contributions to their roles, adding depth to the film.
Director Prashanth Reddy presents a crime thriller intended to both entertain and captivate its audience. While the storyline is relatively straightforward, Reddy’s brisk screenplay and skillful blend of emotional and crime drama elements keep viewers engaged. A surprising twist before the interval sets the stage for an intriguing second half.
However, despite the abundance of captivating twists and turns, Reddy’s tendency to revisit certain elements leads to a sense of repetition, leaving viewers somewhat restless. While the climax is satisfactory, it fails to reach the same level of intensity as the earlier parts of the film. Radhan’s music falls short of making a significant impact, with the songs being merely average.
Overall, “Bhaje Vaayu Vegam” is a passable masala entertainer with decent twists and turns. It begins slowly and takes time to delve into the main plot, but once it does, it provides decent entertainment.
