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Factionalism again

Naresh and Manjari

Film: Siddhu from Seekakulam

Cast: Naresh, Manjari

Direction: Eshwar

Dharamavarapu Subramanyam, a police official, takes the onus on himself to settle the differences between two faction leaders Obul Reddy (Jayapraksh) and Bhuma Reddy (Vijayaranga Raju). He suggests that Obul Reddy’s daughter Sailu (Manjari) should marry Bhuma Reddy’s son to wipe out the blood shed that has been taking place in the village for many years and also for some personal gain. The film begins with the hero’s friends reaching the village to help l ovebirds Siddu (Naresh) and Sailu elope, but are shocked to see Siddhu willingly participate in the engagement of Sailu and the faction leader’s son. The rest of the story reveals as to why Naresh behaves that way and how he turns events in his favour.

Serious tone

The first half of the film is breezy with Venu Madhav and friends filling up the space, but the actual story begins only post interval with a slightly serious tone and romance setting in. M.S. Narayana as Jayaprakash’s sidekick is somewhat hilarious. Naresh is his usual self, there is no variation in his work. The scene wherein he jumps into the pool to retrieve the ring and undergoes a change in heart is illogical. Newcomer Manjari makes an impact and shows promise. Shraddha Das provides the glamour quotient and both the heroines are refreshing and pleasing. Ahuti Prasad spills humour with his lazy role. Music is good and camera work is passable.

Y. SUNITA CHOWDHARY

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