What Is the Story About?
Set in a small village Jastipalli, Komiri (Satyam Rajesh), and Balija (Getup Srinu) struggle to make ends meet. Their younger brother Janga (Baladitya) is trying to become a police officer and eventually succeeds.
One day the family is shocked to hear the news of Komiri (Satyam Rajesh) being burnt alive in a pyre in the burial ground. How Janga finds out the mystery behind the death is the basic plotline of the movie.
Performances?
Baladitya, seen after a long gap, does his part sincerely. The character’s determination and good-heartedness are shown well by the actor. The stutter additionally gives it a new dimension.
Analysis
Anil Vishwanath directs Maa Oori Polimera. He took an exciting black magic backdrop and set it in a village. It gives a rooted feel to the whole thing.
Maa Oori Polimera, however, takes time to get going, though. The first half an hour or so are cringe to watch. It is mainly due to needless sexual gratification and language. The latter is still acceptable for naturalism, but the director clearly goes overboard on the former.
But, once one is past the initial overboard setup of the world and their behaviour and class divide, there is an engaging story on the way. It all starts once Jangayya finally achieves his goal of becoming a police officer.
The take-off involving the murder of Komiri instantly makes the narrative compelling and thriller. We feel that way due to the genuine and honest nature of the character. One wants to know why he has been so brutally murdered.
What happened next is shown engagingly with twin blows, aka twists in store. The first one makes the drama and proceedings very dramatic and highly compelling. It makes one take serious stock of the practice that the narrative puts forth.
However, the second shocker of a revelation, also leading to the final half an hour, is a bit of stretch. While narrative-wise, it is alright as its grabs the audience’s audience, but not everything holds good logically. It is too much to believe, and we also understand that the director has purposely misled in the wrong direction in the first place.
Had there been more effort to iron out the logical fallacies, Maa Oori Polimera would have been much better in its impact. As it stands, it still does, but it is at a superficial level. That is a shame, considering the subject chosen by the maker. There is a hint at a sequel at the end; we have to see if these issues are addressed when it comes out.
Overall, Maa Oori Polimera is an easy one time watch if one stays patient in the initial half an hour. If you like thrillers with unpredictable twists in a unique backdrop, do give the movie a try.
Other Artists?
More than the story, what works instantly for the movie is how different actors disappear in the milieu. Everyone looks like the part they play, and the interplay they have all seem so genuine. It is what we see with the well made rooted dramas.
Satyam Rajesh and Getup Srinu are good in their respective roles. The former, of course, is the better among the duo with his honest and straightforward act. It works so well for what the narrative has in store later. Getup playing alcoholic nails the part. He adds another interesting supporting part role to his repertoire. The two female leads, Kamakshi Bhaskarla and Sahiti Dasari, are fine in their roles. They add to the overall drama with their emotional turbulence. Chitram Srinu is okay a key role, whereas Ravi Varma feels wasted.
Music and Other Departments?
The music by Gyaani is alright. It sets the tone with the sound, but the overall impact isn’t that high. Technically the film is weak, and the low budget quality is felt from the start. The cinematography of Jagan Chavali, therefore, doesn’t add much to the mood of the proceedings. The editing by KS Rajasekaran is decent. The writing is par for the course, on the whole. It doesn’t spoil the narrative is the best compliment that can be given to it.
Highlights?
Story
Last Hour
Message
BackdropDrawbacks?
Beginning Half An Hour
Far-Fetched Twist(s)
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, For The Most PartWill You Recommend It?
Yes, But With Little ReservationMaa Oori Polimera Review by Binged Bureau