250 crore budget.500 days of production.2000 junior artists for the war sequence,800 technicians. Bahubali-The beginning considered to be India's biggest motion picture till date, helmed by the maverick director S. S. Rajamouli clearly has colossal stakes riding on it. Will prove to be India's best or just turn out to be another big-budget dud?.Lets find out.
Story. Penned by KV Vijayendra Prasad,the plot has refreshing novelty that is not inspired by any mythological tale. The pace by which the story progresses is fantastic,neither it is too stretched nor it just races ahead. There is an interesting build-up to the climax. The sequence of unfolding of events leaves you at the edge of your seats and kudos should be given to the writer for a screenplay that keeps you hooked all the time. The only flaw in the otherwise brilliant script is that the romantic angle between Sivudu and Avantika seems half-baked.
Direction and Production. S. S. Rajamouli is at his best,the way he has handled the film is commendable. The effort put in by him and his team shows clearly in every frame of the film. The detailing of each aspect of the film,be it the costumes,weaponry,sets especially the grandeur of Mahamishti Kingdom make this film a visual spectacle. The VFX is outstanding,never seen before in Indian Cinema and it wont be wrong to say that they match up to Hollywood standards. Two scenes that that will simply take your breath away are;the waterfall climbing and the war sequences. I can vouch that these are the most well crafted scenes in Indian Cinema.
Acting. Prabhas plays the double role of Sivudu/Baahubali. He has pulled off both the roles with great ease. This is the best performance of his career till date. Rana Daggubatti is menacing as the villain Bhallala Dev. Ramya is brilliant. Sudeep has a small role but he plays his part with perfection. The rest of the cast overacts which is a big letdown.
Music The background is the best one which I have ever heard. M. M. Kreem's soundtrack is a brilliant. All the songs compliment the story and are well written.
Verdict. I go 9/10 for this marvel. The film is way ahead from the ones made in bollywood and will surely bring Indian Cinema into the big league.
Story. Penned by KV Vijayendra Prasad,the plot has refreshing novelty that is not inspired by any mythological tale. The pace by which the story progresses is fantastic,neither it is too stretched nor it just races ahead. There is an interesting build-up to the climax. The sequence of unfolding of events leaves you at the edge of your seats and kudos should be given to the writer for a screenplay that keeps you hooked all the time. The only flaw in the otherwise brilliant script is that the romantic angle between Sivudu and Avantika seems half-baked.
Direction and Production. S. S. Rajamouli is at his best,the way he has handled the film is commendable. The effort put in by him and his team shows clearly in every frame of the film. The detailing of each aspect of the film,be it the costumes,weaponry,sets especially the grandeur of Mahamishti Kingdom make this film a visual spectacle. The VFX is outstanding,never seen before in Indian Cinema and it wont be wrong to say that they match up to Hollywood standards. Two scenes that that will simply take your breath away are;the waterfall climbing and the war sequences. I can vouch that these are the most well crafted scenes in Indian Cinema.
Acting. Prabhas plays the double role of Sivudu/Baahubali. He has pulled off both the roles with great ease. This is the best performance of his career till date. Rana Daggubatti is menacing as the villain Bhallala Dev. Ramya is brilliant. Sudeep has a small role but he plays his part with perfection. The rest of the cast overacts which is a big letdown.
Music The background is the best one which I have ever heard. M. M. Kreem's soundtrack is a brilliant. All the songs compliment the story and are well written.
Verdict. I go 9/10 for this marvel. The film is way ahead from the ones made in bollywood and will surely bring Indian Cinema into the big league.