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Mythri Movie Makers and Goldmines Telefilms’ Pushpa: The Rise Part 1 (dubbed from the Telugu film of the same name; UA) is the story of Pushpa a.k.a. Pushparaj (Allu Arjun) who rises from being a mere labourer who works for a businessman involved in the illegal export of red sandalwood to heading the syndicate of all such red sandalwood businessmen. How he slowly but surely makes it to the top forms the crux of the story. There is also the track of his mother whom he loves very much. Since he is the illegitimate child of his father, Pushpa and his mother never get the respectability which family people get. Pushpa loves Srivalli (Rashmika Mandana) but he is not sure if she loves him.
The story, written by B. Sukumar, with additional story by Venkat Peddamoni, is very interesting. Since there are three tracks in the story — Pushpa’s rise in his business, his family track, and the romantic track — it moves at a fast pace and doesn’t give the audience any time to think. While the red sandalwood business track affords little scope for emotions, the other two tracks have a lot of emotional value. B. Sukumar’s screenplay, with additional screenplay by Palnati Surya Pratap, Hussain Shah Kiran and Praveen Kumar Gummula, is excellent. The twists and turns in the drama are fantastic and keep the audience interest alive throughout. There are several scenes which touch the core of the viewer’s heart for their emotional value. For example, the scene in which Srivalli goes to Pushpa for help and reveals how she also loves him, the point where she asks him to get intimate with her before anyone else (it is super-emotional), the scene in which Pushpa then accompanies her to Jolly Reddy’s den, the scenes in which Pushpa’s half-brother humiliates him and his mother at different stages in his life, etc. are extremely emotional in nature. The sequence of the death of Pushpa’s father and its aftermath tugs at the heart-strings. There is a dash of comedy too, which serves to lighten the otherwise tension-ridden proceedings. The track of Pushpa’s rise in business entertains thoroughly for two reasons — the tricks which he employs, and his action, stunts and face-offs with different people at different times. Pushpa’s attitude makes the drama even more enjoyable. The interval point is simply superb. Dialogues (by Abul Hasan Ansari and Rajendra Sapre) are fantastic. It would not be wrong to say that the cinemas will resound with applause in several scenes and on various dialogues.
Allu Arjun is outstanding as Pushpa. He plays the role with such conviction that he becomes an adorable character whom the audiences want to see victorious under any circumstances. He breathes fire into the action scenes. His awkwardness in romantic scenes makes him endearing. He also shines in the emotional scenes. Allu is grace personified in dances. The dubbing of his dialogues by Shreyas Talpade deserves full marks. Rashmika Mandana looks very pretty and excels in the role of Srivalli. Her dances are also beautiful. Fahadh Faasil is first-rate as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. Ajay Ghosh leaves a wonderful mark as Konda Reddy. Jagadeesh is superb as Keshav (best friend of Pushpa). Dhananjay does a fine job as Jolly Reddy. Shanmukh is very good as Jakka Reddy. Sunil is excellent as Mangal Srinu. Kalpalatha makes her mark as Pushpa’s mother. Shathru is natural as DSP Govind. Ajay is very impressive as Pushpa’s half-brother. Raj Tirandasu is natural as Srinu’s brother-in-law. Anasuya Bharadwaj has her moments as Srinu’s wife, Daksha. Rao Ramesh leaves a mark as Bhumi Reddy Siddappa Naidu. Samantha Ruth Prabhu casts an impression in a song-dance number.
B. Sukumar’s directoin is extraordinary. His biggest victory is the manner in which he has made an action thriller and added dollops of emotions and a fine dash of romance to it to make it a wholesome entertainer. Devi Sri Prasad’s music is hit. Although the songs are not very popular in Hindi, the tunes are fantastic. Lyrics (Raqueeb Alam) are good. Song picturisations (by Ganesh Acharya, Shobhy Jaani, Sekhar, Ganesh and Polaki Vijay Bhanu) are extraordinary. Special mention must be made of the choreography in the ‘Jaago jaago bakre’ and the romantic (‘Saame’) songs. Devi Sri Prasad’s background music is heavenly. The ‘Ra ra ra ra’ music in dramatic scenes is terrific. Miroslaw Kuba Brożek’s cinematography is phenomenal. Action and stunt scenes (Ram-Laxman for the mask fight and function hall fight; Peter Hein for the chase well and waterfall scenes; Dragon Prakash for the lorry jump action; and Real Satish for the police station action) will be loved by the masses. Production designing (by Ramakrishna Sabbani and Monika Nigotre) is lovely. Editing (Karthika Srinivas R. and Ruben) is razor-sharp.
On the whole, Pushpa: The Rise Part 1 is an entertainer all the way and will do hit business. The original Telugu version will prove to be a super-hit.
Released on 17-12-’21 at Sterling (daily 3 shows) and other cinemas of Bombay thru AA Films. Publicity & opening: very good. …….Also released all over. Opening was very impressive (for a dubbed film) everywhere.