Radha
Mohan's
Gouravam,
which
is
the
launchpad
of
Allu
Sirish,
the
son
of
noted
Telugu
producer
Allu
Aravind,
has
garnered
mixed
reviews.
The
film,
which
was
simultaneously
released
in
Telugu
and
Tamil
with
the
same
title,
has
got
better
response
in
Andhra
Pradesh
than
in
Tamil
Nadu.
Gouravam
is
made
on
a
social
evil
and
the
content
of
the
film
seems
to
have
attracted
only
a
section
of
people
both
in
Tamil
Nadu
and
Andhra.
Adding
to
that,
the
absence
of
regular
commercial
elements
has
failed
to
large
extent.
However,
critics
have
given
mixed
reviews
for
Gouravam.
While
the
underlining
points
of
the
film
are
content,
performances
of
the
young
and
senior
actors
and
the
message,
the
main
drawback
is
lack
of
entertainment
values.
Nonetheless,
people
have
praised
Allu
Sirish
for
choosing
an
off-beat
film
to
make
his
debut
as
an
actor
rather
than
opting
for
commercial
potboiler
just
like
his
brother
Allu
Arjun
and
his
cousin
Ram
Charan
Teja.
Gouravam
also
features
Yami
Gautham,
Nassar,
Elango
Kumaravel,
Sricharan
and
Anupama
Kumar
in
the
cast.
Follow
the
slideshow
to
read
multiple
reviews
written
by
various
website
and
newspaper...
Oneindia
Review
Gouravam
has
an
intense
and
unique
subject,
which
provokes
your
thought.
It
also
has
got
best
performance
from
the
lead
actors.
But
slow
and
dragging
narration
may
keep
away
a
section
of
audience
from
the
theatres.
If
you
are
mega
family
fan,
don't
miss
to
watch
Sirish's
intense
performance.
TOI
Review
Gouravam
is
proof
that
you
need
more
than
good
intentions
to
make
a
movie
about
a
social
evil.
The
film
is
a
social
drama
that
unfolds
as
a
mystery
but
the
catch
is
that
unless
you
have
been
living
under
a
rock,
you
would
know
its
revelations
even
as
its
sets
up
its
plot.
Even
the
performances
feel
functional.
Sirish
broods,
Yami
consoles,
Prakash
Raj
simmers,
Sricharan
smiles,
Nasser
explains
and
that's
that.
In
the
end,
you
do
not
experience
a
punch-in-the-gut
feeling
when
the
fate
of
Shanmugam
and
Rajeswari
is
revealed.
You
do
feel
a
sense
of
righteousness
but
regrettably,
that
emotion
is
only
similar
to
that
smug
sense
of
satisfaction
you
derive
after
sharing
a
social
message
on
Facebook
or
Twitter.
Sify
Review
Honour
killing
is
not
a
subject
for
commercial
cinema.
Director
Radha
Mohan
and
his
producer
Prakash
Raj
has
to
be
applauded
for
making
this
bilingual
and
trying
to
bring
in
the
much
needed
change
of
mindset
in
our
society.
Radha
Mohan
has
definitely
made
the
film
without
succumbing
to
any
trappings
of
commercial
cinema
or
heroism.
It
moves
at
snail
pace,
is
predictable
and
has
docu-drama
feel
to
it.
The
performances
do
no
impress
much.
Indiaglitz
Review
The
director
must
be
complimented
for
approaching
the
matter
from
the
third
person,
rather
than
from
the
angle
of
one
of
the
lovers
or
a
family
member.
Perhaps
this
approach,
has
led
too
more
of
detailing
of
peripheral
characters
and
less
of
emotional
connect,
giving
the
film
a
documentary
feel.
123
Telugu
Review
The
story
of
the
film
is
unique
and
intense.
Allu
Sirish
makes
a
decent
debut
with
Gouravam.
Rather
than
choosing
a
routine
and
commercial
entertainer,
he
has
acted
in
an
author
backed
role.
Though
the
film
is
thought
provoking,
it
is
slow.
First
half
of
the
movie
is
very
long.
Song,
dance
and
other
commercial
elements
are
completely
absent
in
the
movie.
Climax
of
the
film
is
a
bit
preachy.