Buddy is an upcoming Telugu film, an action drama promising to bring something new to Indian entertainment. As the West had Ted with its humor, India is bringing its own Buddy filled with action and thrill. But the question is, will the Indian audience connect with the film?
Being a Telugu film, it has an action spice that is somewhat exaggerated in the trailer, which might repel the audience. Though the concept is good, it is far from ideal and may not draw a big crowd.
The worst thing about the film is the hideous animation. It’s not bad but looks funny, and as the Indian audience has been exposed to some of the best animations, the small budget is probably holding it back, despite the animators’ hard work.
In terms of the music album, it has newness written all over it, from hip-hop to catchy songs with an adrenaline spike. That’s what the young generation needs. However, the audience won’t be rushing to the theaters to listen to some songs, which is something unexpected.
There are several aspects of Allu Sirish’s Buddy that can pull it down. The action, though exaggerated, is sometimes enjoyable, but Buddy doesn’t offer that. Allu Sirish might draw some audience, but that can’t give it a big enough boost.
Buddy is also lacking in terms of engagement and marketing, which is a defining factor right now. Though the makers have significantly lowered the ticket prices, it won’t be enough to draw a large audience. It might get a good opening in the regional market but may not sustain it eventually.