Pushpa Movie Review: This Allu Arjun Starrer Is A Paisa Vasool Entertainer!
Reviews
oi-Filmibeat Desk
By Rajababu A
Rating:
3.0/5
Star
Cast:
Allu
Arjun,
Rashmika
Mandanna,
Fahadh
Faasil,
Dhananjay
Director:
Sukumar
One
of
the
most
awaited
films
of
the
year,
Pushpa
is
out
in
theatres.
Written
and
directed
by
Sukumar,
the
rural
entertainer
starring
an
ensemble
cast
including
Allu
Arjun,
Rashmika
Mandanna,
Fahadh
Faasil,
Sunil,
Dhananjay,
Prakash
Raj
and
Anasuya
Bharadwaj
released
in
cinemas
on
Friday
(December
17).
Did
Pushpa
live
up
to
the
expectations
of
audiences?
Let's
find
out!
What's
Wow?
Allu
Arjun's
intense
performance
His
chemistry
with
Rashmika
Performances
of
the
supporting
actors
Sukumar's
writing
Cinematography
Music.
What's
Ouch?
Film's
lengthy
duration.
Plot
Pushpa
Raj
(played
by
Icon
Star
Allu
Arjun)
works
for
a
red
sandalwood
smuggling
mafia.
His
emergence
as
the
kingpin
of
the
illegal
business
from
a
mere
labourer
and
how
he
encounters
the
bigwigs
of
the
mafia
forms
the
crux
of
the
story.
His
clash
with
Konda
Reddy
(Ajay
Ghosh),
Mangalam
Srinu
(Sunil),
Dakshayani
(Anasuya
Bharadwaj)
and
later
with
the
deadly
police
officer
Bhanavar
Singh
Shekhawat
(played
by
Mollywood
actor
Fahadh
Faasil)
are
a
few
of
the
many
high
points
of
the
entertainer.
His
love
track
with
Rashmika
Mandanna
looks
fresh.
The
duo's
chemistry
has
also
clicked
quite
well.
Much
before
the
big
release,
many
had
expressed
their
doubt
over
Allu
Arjun's
rugged
avatar
and
his
characterization
in
Pushpa,
which
for
most
of
his
fans
was
a
new
experience,
as
they
have
only
seen
him
appear
in
dashing
looks
in
most
of
his
films
by
far.
Well
now,
going
by
his
stupendous
acting
stints
and
intensity
to
which
he
has
performed
in
the
rural
entertainer,
seems
like
the
star
has
still
got
the
Midas
Touch
to
embrace
any
role
and
make
it
his
own.
In
most
parts,
it
is
his
expressions
and
eyes
that
do
all
the
talking.
His
dancing
prowess,
subtle
gestures,
action
stunt
performances
and
dialogue
delivery
has
added
life
to
his
character
Pushpa
Raj.
Rashmika
Mandanna
Rashmika
too
has
pulled
off
her
role
with
utter
ease.
However,
the
need
for
her
character
Srivalli
in
the
film
has
not
been
justified.
To
be
precise,
her
character
in
Pushpa
lacks
importance.
Technical
Aspects
Huge
expectations
were
pinned
on
Devi
Sri
Prasad's
music
composition,
however,
he
has
nothing
but
disappointed
the
audience,
especially
with
his
background
score
and
songs
which
lacks
soul.
The
cinematography
by
Miroslaw
Brozek
is
wonted
and
has
nothing
new
to
offer.
The
editing
too
is
weak,
and
the
lengthy
duration
of
the
film
in
itself
serves
as
proof.
Final
Verdict
Pushpa
is
definitely
a
treat
for
Allu
Arjun
fans.
With
his
unconventional
look
and
exceptional
acting
chops,
the
star
has
set
the
screens
on
fire.
All
and
all,
Pushpa
is
a
'paisa
vasool'
entertainer
that
won't
disappoint
you,
except
for
the
technicalities,
which
are
not
up
to
the
mark.