Rowdy Telugu movie review

The much awaited Telugu film Rowdy that created quite a buzz even before its release hit theatres on Friday. Before we tell you why the movie is a must watch, let's take a look at the production crew.

Directed by: Ram Gopal Varma

Produced by: R. Vijay Kumar, P. Gajendra Naidu, M. Parthasarathi Naidu

Written by: Ram Gopal Varma

Starring: Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu, Jayasudha, Shanvi Srivastav

Music by: Sai Karthik

Cinematography: Satish Muthyala

Studio: 24 Frames Factory, AV Pictures

Here are things you must know about the movie before you book your tickets

Synopsis: The movie brings together maverick director Ram Gopal Varma, Mohan Babu and Manchu Vishnu. The movie is reportedly loosely based on Amitabh Bachchan's Hindi movie, Sarkar which was also directed by RGV.

• RGV is back to what he does best - action movies
• Mohan Babu in a never before seen powerful role
• The much-talked about 11-minute action sequence before interval
• Manchu Vishnu says pre-interval is spellbinding
• Good dose of sentiments
• Punch dialogues to strike a chord with the regional audience
• Jayasudha-Mohan Babu emotional scenes
• Chemistry between lead actors Vishnu Manchu and Shanvi Srivastav
• Nee Meda Ottu and Seema Lekka songs have already created a rage on the internet and social media
• RGV's social media promotions have helped create a hype for the movie
• The censor board awarded the movie with an A certificate without any cuts
• Background score in the movie has been talk of T town
• The movie will release will subtitles to cater to a large audience

Controversy: The leaders of Uttarandhra Joint Action Committee launched a morcha in Vishakapatnam demanding to ban the release of the movie. Alleging that the movie promotes Rowdyism, the protesters stated that they will be filing a petition with the Election Commission to ban the film's release. The protesters contested that the episodes in the movie could be inflammatory.

We do not like to judge or rate the movie as each person's tastes differ. What may appeal to us may not to another. So we leave it to the discretion of the audience to take a call based on the basic information we have provided here.

08:45 AM : We are bringing you the much awaited movie Rowdy live updates from Prasads IMAX. The show is starting in few minutes…

08:50 AM : The theater is almost full, some commercial ADD’s are coming on the screen.

09:05 AM : Warning: Smoking is injurious to health…

09:07 AM : A disclaimer : “The characters in this film are fictitious and any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental.” flashed on the screen..

09:13 AM : Titles are rolling on the screen with a mass back ground music and theme song.

09:17 AM : The movie has started with a aggressive fight some goons are chasing Shanvi, our young and dynamic hero Manchu Vishnu has introduced and saves her from them.

09:20 AM : Manchu Vishnu’s screen name is Krishna.

09:25 AM : WOW!! Collection king Mohan Babu got introduced. He look like “ONE MAN ARMY”.

09:30 AM : It’s time for the first song ‘Ammorunu Minchina Ayyavu’. The song was picturised on Mohan babu.

09:35 AM : Everyone is calling Mohan Babu as “Annagaru”, it look like his screen name is “Annagaru”. He is a DON

09:38 AM : Jayasudha, Tanikella Bharani, Jeeva back to back the characters are getting introduced into the movie. Jayasudha screen name is Lakshmi. Tanikella Bharani’s screen name is Vedam.

09:45 AM : Meanwhile Krishna and Shanvi are building a love track. It’s time for the second song ‘Nee meedha Ottu’

09:54 AM : Mohan babu is having another elder son name Bhushan (Kishore) Vedam (Tanikella) plans to get Bhushan into their team and plans to clear Mohan babu.

10:00 AM : Some family scenes are going on. All the family members planned for Mohan Babu and Jayasudha’s Sastipurrthy function.

10:05 AM : Time for another song ‘Oh Bullemma’. The song was shot between Mohan Babu and Jayasudha

10:08 AM : With the help Shirisha (Shanvi) Krishna came to know the murder plan on Anna (Mohan Babu)…

10:10 AM : Superb twist in the movie, Krishna (Vishnu) trying to kill everyone who plans to kill his father.

10:15 AM : It’s time for a small interval break.

10:30 AM : Post interval the movie started again with a superb dialogue, “Plan la ke Gurantee ledu inka Pranalaku em unthundi”.

10:40 AM : A big chase scene is going on

10:45 AM : Another plan to kill Mohan babu in Hospital. This time krishna in the place before the attack and save his father…

10:50 AM : Back to back attacks on Anna and Family. But everytime heroin Shirisha (Shanvi) helps Krishna..

10:55 AM : The villains are planning a sketch to kill Mohan Babu again.

11:10 AM : It seems the movie is getting into climax. Vishnu chases all the sketch which was done upon his father.

11:12 AM : Vishnu kills every one even his elder brother who plans to kill his Anna (Mohan Babu).

11:15 AM : The movie ends with a big twist..

Our Hans India Rating: 2.25/5