Behind the Movie Paisa: Quite a
long delay happened with the release of ‘Paisa’ due to several unnecessary
issues. Finally, the Krishna Vamsi directorial with Nani, Catherine Tresa in
leads has hit the screens today with morning show. Let us see, what KV is
preaching here in his own format.
In the Movie Paisa: Story sets
in the backdrop of Hyderabad Old City introducing Sherwani Model Prakash
(Nani)’s urge to earn more money. Instead of following the narrow or illegal
short cut routes, Prakash dreams for procuring huge Cash with simple tricks.
There is innocent muslim girl Noor (Catherine Tresa) working in same Sherwani
shop loves Prakash madly. Twist comes in the form of Political Minister Sanyasi
Raju (Charanraj)’s Hawala money of Rs.50 Crores reaches Hyderabad to fulfill
his desire of becoming CM. Around the same time, Noor’s marriage with an old
Dubai Sheikh is spoiled by Prakash and his friends with the help of Sanyasi
Raju’s daughter Sweety (Siddhika Sharma).
To escape from Dubai Shekh’s goons, Prakash and
friends breakout with the same SUV in which Rs.50 Crores are hidden. With
Police (Raja Ravindra) on one side, Dubai Sheikh’s Goon (RK) on one side,
Sanyasi Raju’s group on other side, cat and mouse chase game traverses to an
interesting and exciting climax.
Values of the Movie Paisa:
Coming straight to point, Krishna Vamsi’s concept of showing everything in this
world revolves only around money is realistic and the same is presented with a
cinematic expression. Lot of homework done with screenplay was evidential in
many portions showing the trademark of KV in treatment. The irregular tint used
in Santosh Rai’s cinematography was little straining and did not elevate the
opulence. Editor Thyagaraj has done a neat work in second half, though there
were some jerks here and there. Sai Kathik’s background score hypnotized the
strength in scenes. Especially, in chasing and on the run episodes, his work
was delightful. Nevertheless, Sirivennela and Ananth Sreeram’s lyrical value
cannot be underscored in songs. Writing team has also done a tremendous job
with pure old city slang incorporated in dialogues. Finally, production values
of Ramesh Puppala and Yellow Flowers banner are measurable.
Performance wise, Nani breathed superb energy
into the character. He was affluent throughout in delivering the dialogues,
performing the stunts or in key emotional sequences. One shot of Nani finding
Rs.50 Crores money packed in black covers in back of car was shot awesome
showing the true acting prowess in Nani. Heroine Catherine Tresa is beautiful
and did not have any strong characterization. Siddhika Sharma served a hot dose
of bikini glamour. Of the rest Charanraj, Raja Ravindra, Duvvasi Mohan, RK,
Bharath Reddy as young politician did a fair job. A special mentioning is also
needed for Nani’s Taxi and Bike driver friends.
Out of the Movie Paisa: To sum
up the positives, this is truly a Krishna Vamsi brand film after a long time.
Beyond comparisons with his earlier super hit films, ‘Paisa’ is a decent
project from him in recent times. There is a clean and witty amalgamation of
strong message, sweet romance, cruel politics, hot glamour and lot of action
too. Apparently, first half was dragged unnecessarily showing a flat graph in
narration. Dialogues failed to blast in few crucial times. However, all the
wrong-dos go for a hit as we begin second half on high pitch and pace never
dropped then on. Like past films of Money, Anaganagaa Oka Roju from RGV camp,
all the characters and sub threads converge in climax to heighten the
excitement. The real thrill was admittedly felt in last half an hour.
Commercially, ‘Paisa’ might be a safe venture for
Yellow Flowers if proper promotions are planned. As audience considered the
product stale, strong positive mouth talk can only lift the business. Watch
‘Paisa’ with least or no expectations, it’s sure you can feel the right KV
kick.
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