Monday,
August
27,
2007
The
late
thespian
NTR's
Yamagola
proved
to
be
a
blockbuster
during
the
70s.
In
fact,
several
films
came
with
the
concept
of
Yamadharma
Raju
and
the
hero.
Especially,
in
almost
all
those
films
like
Yamagola,
Yamudiki
Mogudu,
Yamaleela
and
Pittala
Dora,
Kaikala
Satyanarayana
portrayed
the
role
of
Yamadharma
Raju,
and
all
of
them
proved
to
be
hit
films.
However,
there
was
a
change
in
the
latest
film
with
this
concept
Yamadonga
where
Padma
Shri,
Dr
Mohanbabu
played
the
role,
repeating
the
history
that
all
the
films
with
this
concept
were
hits.
Now,
it
is
the
turn
of
Srikanth
playing
the
Yuva
Yama,
with
Satyanarayana
playing
his
grandfather.
Director
Srinivasa
Reddy
has
ensured
that
the
entire
film
comes
forth
as
an
entertaining
one.
Though
the
title
is
similar,
the
latest
film
has
nothing
to
do
with
the
old
Yamagola.
There
is
a
rich
man
called
Raghavaiah
(Balaiah)
and
his
is
a
joint
family,
which
includes
two
brothers
(Naresh,
Ahuti
Prasad),
their
wives,
and
children.
As
their
family
has
had
no
girl
child
for
two
generations,
Raghavaiah
craves
for
a
baby
girl
and
his
second
daughter-in-law
gives
birth
to
a
girl
child.
The
family's
guru
says
that
the
girl
is
very
fortunate
and
would
bring
luck
to
the
family,
besides
being
kind-hearted
and
loveable
to
everyone.
However,
he
does
not
reveal
that
she
would
die
at
the
age
of
22
,and
presents
her
a
Rudraksha
to
her
and
tells
the
family
that
she
should
not
remove
it
under
any
circumstances
and
names
the
girl
as
Aiswarya
(Meera
Jasmine).
As
the
guru
says,
the
girl
brings
prosperity
to
the
family.
On
the
other
side,
Yamadharma
Raju
(Satyanarayana)
turns
old
and
wants
to
relieve
himself
from
the
duty
by
handing
it
over
to
his
grandson
Dharma
Raju
Yuva
Yama
(Srikanth)
and
Gupta
(Venu),
the
grandson
of
Chitragupta,
who
is
his
best
friend,
would
assist
him.
In
order
to
take
over
the
reins,
Yamadharma
Raju
puts
a
small
test
for
Yuva
Yama
to
take
Aiswarya's
life,
pointing
out
that
she
was
a
blessed
girl.
So
Yuva
Yama
and
Gupta
go
to
Bhulokam
for
the
purpose.
Yuva
Yama
falls
in
love
with
Aiswarya,
but
Gupta
tells
him
that
it
was
improper,
as
he
could
not
show
any
love
or
affection
towards
the
people
in
Bhulokam
because
his
duty
is
to
take
their
lives.
With
the
advice
of
Gupta,
Yuva
Yama
tries
to
take
the
life
of
the
girl
but
is
unable
to
do
so
because
of
that
powerful
Rudraksha.
To
complete
the
unfinished
task,
Yuva
Yama
and
Gupta
visit
Bhulokam
again
as
human
beings.
Yuva
Yama
could
not
harm
her
as
his
heart
beats
for
her
in
love.
Meanwhile,
Gupta
also
falls
in
love
with
Vyjayanti
(Reema
Sen)
who
is
a
police
officer.
Gupta
tries
to
fulfil
his
job
and
makes
several
attempts
and
finally
succeeds
in
removing
the
Rudraksha.
He
calls
Yamadharma
Raju,
who
takes
away
the
life
of
Aiswarya.
Rejoicing
at
the
duty
consciousness
of
Gupta,
he
thinks
of
giving
him
a
boon.
Gupta
pleads
with
Yamadharma
Raju
to
help
his
friend
emerge
victorious
in
his
love
game.
He
okays
it
and
to
fulfil
the
boon,
giving
back
life
to
Aiswarya
,and
the
film
ends
on
a
happy
note.
Plus:
Srikanth
appears
manly
in
the
mythological
character.
Though
he
played
a
mythological
character
earlier
in
Devullu
as
Lord
Rama,
this
is
a
full-length
character
and
he
excels
in
his
role.
Venu
has
also
given
a
brilliant
performance
as
Gupta.
The
perfect
comedy
timing
by
the
duo
is
a
highlight
of
the
movie.
The
graphic
works
while
displaying
the
Yamalokam
is
another
highlight
of
this
film.
Instead
of
erecting
huge
sets,
the
director
sought
the
help
of
graphics,
as
the
scene
lasts
only
for
a
few
minutes.
Graphics
were
also
used
while
Yuva
Yama
and
Gupta
reach
Bhulokam.
The
director
was
able
to
show
Kamal
Hassan
as
'Bharatiyudu'
with
the
help
of
graphics,
besides
some
clippings
with
Padma
Shri
Allu
Ramalingaiah.
The
remix
song
shot
on
Reema
Sen,
Srikanth
and
Venu,
with
both
the
heroes
in
the
attire
of
NTR,
received
a
big
applause
in
the
theatre.
Minus:
Though
in
this
kind
of
socio-fantasy
films,
we
should
not
look
for
loopholes
or
mistakes,
some
nevertheless
looked
quite
glaring.
During
the
first
visit
of
Yuva
Yama
and
Gupta,
they
still
remain
Devatas,
then
how
come
they
could
be
seen
by
others.
In
their
second
visit,
a
petty
thief
(Rajiv
Kanakala)
dupes
them
which
is
quite
ludicrous.
The
villain's,
as
well
as
Reema
Sen's
character,
has
also
not
been
portrayed
properly.
Remarks:
If
you
take
the
film
as
a
whole,
it
is
a
wholesome
entertainer.
The
entire
first
half
is
worth
watching
with
lots
of
graphics
and
several
comic
scenes.
However,
the
director
loses
grip
in
the
second
half
and
fails
to
proceed
with
good
comedy,
as
he
was
forced
to
inject
sentiment
in
the
film.
Krishna
Bhagawan
has
played
the
role
of
Narada,
and
he
went
a
little
overboard.
All
the
others
artistes
did
justice
to
their
roles.
Dialogues
by
Dasari
Brahmam
are
good
in
parts.
Camera
work
by
Steady
Cam
Prasad
is
okay.
As
a
whole,
the
film
is
an
entertainer
and
has
several
qualities
to
attract
all
classes
of
audiences.
Cast:
Srikanth,
Venu
Thottempudi,
Meera
Jasmine,
Reemasen,
Satyanarayana,
Chalapati
Rao,
Krishna
Bhagawan,
AVS,
Rajiv
Kanakala,
Naresh
(senior),
Ahuti
Prasad,
Balaiah,
Sivaji
Raja,
Vijaykumar,
Mallikarjun,
Ram
Jagan,
Kavitha,
Hema,
Ramyasri,
LB
Sriram,
Rajita
and
others
Credits:
Script
–
Satyanand,
Dialogues
–
Dasari
Brahmam,
Lyrics
–
Bhaskarabhatla
Ravikumar,
Cinematography
–
'Steady
Cam'
Prasad,
Music
–
Jeevan
Thomas,
Producers
–
Amar,
Rajasekhar
and
Satish,
Story,
screenplay
and
direction
–
Srinivasa
Reddy.
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