This flick is not for a commercial film goers or for regular Telugu movies lover But it has its elements.This flick is for only who enjoys different type of films... Music is an asset for the film importantly BGM.... Editing is just OK... Cinematography is good.. Manchu Lakshmi and Krishneswara Rao ( beggar character) steals the show ... Senior actors Naresh and Amani did their part well .. Kishore as a writer did a great job but he maintains same expression throughout movie .. Other actors are adequate.. the main drawback of the film is first half where director uses whole first half to establish characters and also the first half of the film tests the patience of the audience ... finally its worth watch movie only for who wants a cool and different entertainment in this hot summer....
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An anthology film that shows a slice of reality in Telugu films, a welcome change.
braddugg8 September 2015
An anthology film that shows a slice of reality in Telugu films, a welcome change.
This film is about multiple stories and many characters and each one has something to offer. Different life styles, indifferent attitudes, there are many things in this film but primarily each one here is driven by hope. Hoping that something will happen and make their lives better.
Since this is an anthology of many stories, there is tough to derive a protagonist for the film but for me it was the writer. Poignantly, HOPE is what he ends the writing with. My favorite story is the one I related to, that is of Venkateswara Rao (Krishnudu) who is unmarried nearing 30. But I keep myself more in the shoes of the writer and was seeing the world in a similar point of view as his. A writer is one of the best observers of life, he observes, takes it all in, and puts it out adding his own perspective. The better the quality, the better writer you are. But quality being a highly subjective topic it's tough to judge what is good writing. So to make it easy, what we like is good and what we do not like is not so good.
OK, coming to the film, it has got some really good production qualities. Firstly the ensemble cast is stupendous and the director Praveen Sattaru has to be credited a lot for roping in such a wide range of artists. Though I did not like a few actors, overall it's a tough job to put many good actors in one and he really did a fine job.
The taking was different sans commercial elements and some real good writing of dialogs. Yes, most dialogs seem like cliché but they are well placed making it meaningful. The cinematography is commendable and at 2 hours and 20 minutes, the film seems breezy with so many stories. The culmination is debatable for a few, but for most it's convincing.
A 3/5 for that rare non-commercial film that has to be appreciated despite it's flaws. I hope more such films come out in future.
This film is about multiple stories and many characters and each one has something to offer. Different life styles, indifferent attitudes, there are many things in this film but primarily each one here is driven by hope. Hoping that something will happen and make their lives better.
Since this is an anthology of many stories, there is tough to derive a protagonist for the film but for me it was the writer. Poignantly, HOPE is what he ends the writing with. My favorite story is the one I related to, that is of Venkateswara Rao (Krishnudu) who is unmarried nearing 30. But I keep myself more in the shoes of the writer and was seeing the world in a similar point of view as his. A writer is one of the best observers of life, he observes, takes it all in, and puts it out adding his own perspective. The better the quality, the better writer you are. But quality being a highly subjective topic it's tough to judge what is good writing. So to make it easy, what we like is good and what we do not like is not so good.
OK, coming to the film, it has got some really good production qualities. Firstly the ensemble cast is stupendous and the director Praveen Sattaru has to be credited a lot for roping in such a wide range of artists. Though I did not like a few actors, overall it's a tough job to put many good actors in one and he really did a fine job.
The taking was different sans commercial elements and some real good writing of dialogs. Yes, most dialogs seem like cliché but they are well placed making it meaningful. The cinematography is commendable and at 2 hours and 20 minutes, the film seems breezy with so many stories. The culmination is debatable for a few, but for most it's convincing.
A 3/5 for that rare non-commercial film that has to be appreciated despite it's flaws. I hope more such films come out in future.
Chandamama Kathalu (U/A) TELUGU --------- my Rating : ★★★★½ BEST CRITIC MOVIE
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Chandamama Kathalu (U/A) TELUGU --------- my Rating : ★★★★½ BEST CRITIC MOVIE
STRENGTHS :- * Casting and performances : were good especially by Manchu... * Music and BGM : was mild from start till end .... * Story Screenplay Dialogues and Direction..... * Climax : will make you smile ..... * Editing : was good between the stories ....
WEAKNESSES :- * Takes long time at the beginning....
FINAL VERDICT :- * Overall... the movie is a complete family entertainer with superb pack of short stories ... If you miss one scene then you are out of the story ....director captures the audiences at the end....
Intertwining stories of people belonging to a cross section of society.
Director: Praveen Sattaru Stars: Naresh, Aamani, Krishnudu | See full cast and crew »
Chandamama Kathalu (U/A) TELUGU --------- my Rating : ★★★★½ BEST CRITIC MOVIE
STRENGTHS :- * Casting and performances : were good especially by Manchu... * Music and BGM : was mild from start till end .... * Story Screenplay Dialogues and Direction..... * Climax : will make you smile ..... * Editing : was good between the stories ....
WEAKNESSES :- * Takes long time at the beginning....
FINAL VERDICT :- * Overall... the movie is a complete family entertainer with superb pack of short stories ... If you miss one scene then you are out of the story ....director captures the audiences at the end....
Intertwining stories of people belonging to a cross section of society.
Director: Praveen Sattaru Stars: Naresh, Aamani, Krishnudu | See full cast and crew »
Chandamama Kathalu is a feel good concept just meant for absolute relaxation
officialprblogger24 April 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Chandamama Kathalu is a feel good movie that gives a relaxed feel by the end. However, one will get to taste a lot of similarities from various films. If that weren't the case, the movie would have been picture perfect. The effort can be appreciated but a little more genuine thoughts would have made it even better.
Chandamama Kathalu will keep us entertained until the end, although there are some flaws that keeps popping in like a bubble here and there. Chandamama Kathalu is a feel good concept just meant for absolute relaxation !!!
Chandamama Kathalu will keep us entertained until the end, although there are some flaws that keeps popping in like a bubble here and there. Chandamama Kathalu is a feel good concept just meant for absolute relaxation !!!
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