When a billionaire tycoon (Sarathkumar) finds both his elder sons (Srikanth and Shaam) aren’t going to save his sinking empire, he seeks refuge in his youngest son Vijay. When he becomes the official heir to the business, then begins the actual conflict, where Vijay has to tackle the odds within and outside the family.
While the film chooses to settle in the family drama template like Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo it is self-aware completely, and that ends up as one of the biggest positives. It aids the film’s humour quotient and that is bolstered further by Vijay’s comedic timing.
The film switches gear in the second half, and Vamshi scores in sixes and fours with the mass moments that have both comedy and heroism in equal measure.
Vijay’s charm, screen presence, and charisma make us look past the flaws in the film’s screenplay. His dance moves set the theatres on fire, the action sequences are stylish, and there are a lot of cute moments spread all over. But all this is only till a certain point.
Family and relationships are what drive the plot, and this is a film that is woke enough to acknowledge that relatives can be toxic and old-fashioned enough to understand that sometimes, we got to make the best of what we have when it comes to family.
The board room scene involving Vijay spoofing his punch dialogues from his hit movies and Vaathi coming song is a delight for his fans. Yes it partially reminds us off Allu Arjun’s Boardroom act in Ala Vaikunthapuramlo. The scene involving Vijay and SJ Suryah is good one.
Thaman’s music takes time to settle in, and the loud nature of the background score blends well as the film progresses.
Vijay’s comic sense stands out and is the backbone of the film. It does have a few flaws but at the end of the day, when you look at the film as a theatrical experience, it is worth your money and time.
The first half needs some trimming, the second half has engaging moments that will be enjoyed by family audiences and Vijay fans. Emotions felt very artificial.
Rating-2.5/5
