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Premikulu: Unusual, unsatisfying
B Anuradha
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August 09, 2005 20:42 IST

Director Jaya should be lauded for trying to carve a niche in male-dominated Telugu filmdom. Having said that, she needs to master the skill of narrating a story. Despite choosing a plot with some potential (lovers failing to identify themselves due to amnesia), she is unable to hold an audience with interesting narration, relying on clichéd comedy instead. She shows promise in some scenes -- particularly those of the protagonists recollecting their past -- but fails to extract good performances from her young band of actors.

Now, the plot. Yuvaraj is an irresponsible guy who is often scolded by his father.(Ahuti Prasad). He hangs around with his friends, and falls in love with Kamini. When their parents oppose the affair, they decide to end their lives by jumping from a high-rise. Though badly injured, they survive, but lose their memories. Watch the film to find out more.

Jaya, who claims to be a 'critic', should have realized the importance of gripping narration. A few scenes in the second part come across as part of a documentary. Rather than reserving the twist for the interval, she should have started much earlier to pace out her content. Unusual plots, after all, demand an unusual order.

Among the debutants, Kamini looks pretty and delivers an inspiring performance despite her complex role. She has to re-unite with her lover after suffering from amnesia and looks like a promising talent. Comedians Venu Madhav, Brahmandam and a band of young guys evoke few laughs, while Ahuti Prasad and Sana are adequate for demanding roles. The cinematography is good in parts, but relies on heavy lighting indoors.

New girl Kamini looks bubbly, while new faces Yuvaraj and Rish fall short in the histrionics department. The other discovery, composer Sajjan, also disappoints with un-inspiring compositions. Thankfully, his background score is impressive in bits and pieces. Scribe-turned- producer B A Raju, who delivered moderate hits like Premalo Pavanikalyan and Chantigadu, has spent lavishly, but this third effort could scuttle his dream.



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