The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh News : Factionalism once again

Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Monday, Aug 18, 2008
ePaper | Mobile/PDA Version

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Factionalism once again

Manjari and Naresh in Siddu from Seekakulam

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 S iddu (Naresh) and Sailu elope as they are in love 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 the events and people 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. 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. Sunitha Chowdhary

Printer friendly page
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Andhra Pradesh