Release date : April
28, 2017
Director : S.
S. Rajamouli
Producer : Shobu
Yarlagadda, Prasad Devineni
Music Director : M.
M. Keeravani
Cast : Prabhas,
Anushka Shetty, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah
Off late, where
ever you go, there is only topic and that is how Baahubali 2 is going to be.
Directed by the genius Rajamouli, the magnum opus has released in over 8000
screens all over today. Let’s see whether the film reaches our expectations or
not.
Story:-
As shown in the
first part, Baahubali(Prabhas)is declared as the king of Mahishmati. As part of
the kingdom’s ancestral ritual, the would-be king needs to visit the
countryside to know what problems the people in his kingdom are facing. In this
process, Baahubali visits a small kingdom called Kuntala and falls in love with
its princess Devasena (Anushka).
He woos Devasena
with his charm and brings her to Mahishmati. But to his shock, Baahubali’s
mother, Shivagami(Ramya Krishna) changes her decision suddenly and announces
Bhallaladeva(Rana) as the king. Why did Shivagami suddenly announce
Bhallaladeva as the king? What is the back story behind her decision? and why
did Kattappa kill Baahubali? To know answers to these questions, you need to
watch the film on the big screen.
Plus Points:-
There are way too
many things that impress you in Baahubali 2 but it is practically impossible to
pen all of them down in this review. Let me start by talking about the gigantic
scale of the film. It is like a never before and never again kind of scenario
as Baahubali 2 is huge in every aspect. Every visual of the film is filled with
surprises either in terms of graphics or the extravagant sets that have been
put up. The costumes, drama showcased and performances are a first of its kind
in Telugu films.
Credit should go to
Rajamouli for taking Indian films to another level with his mind blowing story
telling. The way he has induced a terrific conflict between the two brothers is
the major asset of the film. Prabhas unleashes his beastly side in the second
part and takes away your senses with his striking performance. From the first
scene, his screen presence is top notch and the way he takes Bhallaladeva head
on is just terrific.
A lot was said
about Anushka’s weight but boy she looks top class in this film. Right from her
traditional costumes to her mature look, she has pulled off both the roles with
ease. She looks slim and quite beautiful throughout the film. Coming to Rana,
it would not be exaggerating to say that Rana will never get such a magnanimous
role in the future. What makes the film even more fiery and ghastly is his
fabulous villainous avatar. No other actor apart from him could have played
this role of a lifetime and Rana has done full justice to it.
Nassar and Satyaraj
are excellent in their roles and especially Nasser, is the major highlight
among the supporting cast. Ramya Krishna showcases superb emotions and brings a
lot of depth to the film. The family emotions are yet another highlight of the
film as they elevate the proceedings with a lot of depth. The fist fight
between Rana and Prabhas is a feast to the eye.
Minus Points:-
A number of
audiences might get disappointed with the way Rajamouli has answered why
Katappa killed Baahubali. Even though, the twist gels well with the script, it
might not meet the expectations of many. Once the twist is revealed, the film
becomes a bit predictable. The climax looks a bit rushed upon as things happen
way too quickly.
Tamanna is hardly
seen in the film and only appears during the climax. There are certain areas in
the film where pace gets slow and some unforced drama overtakes the
proceedings. The romance between Prabhas and Anushka could have been edited out
a bit to make things better.
Technical Aspects:-
Baahubali 2 is one
of the most technically efficient films made in India. If part one surprised
you with its scale, then second part will leave you speechless with excellent
visual effects and emotions. The kingdoms shown and sets created look top notch
on screen. The entire team of Makuta should be appreciated for taking the film
to another level with their VFX work.
What takes
Baahubali to its peak is the stunning background score of M M Keeravani. Even
though his songs are not that effective as the first part, the way he elevates
the proceedings with his score is impressive. Dialogues are decent and so were
the lyrics. Costumes done for every character looks top class. The weaponry
created and props used look quite lethal.
Coming to the
director Rajamouli, he has surely done India and the film fraternity proud with
Baahubali. He has dreamt of something out of the box and has also succeeded in
bringing life to India’s biggest motion picture. The way he has continued the
story in the second part and made the drama even more intense is superb. There
is more depth in the proceedings and every character has been given complete
justification.
Every frame of
Baahubali is his creation and you can’t but salute to the genius of this
filmmaker who will be the next big thing in Indian cinema. At times, you just
wonder how did he perceive all this in his mind and execute it in such a
convincing manner. Technicians like him are rare and Telugu folks should be
proud that our own director has gone ahead and proved that nothing is impossible.
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Conclusion:-
On the whole,
Baahubali 2 is one film which leaves you speechless. Right from the word go, it
has intense drama and action as every frame in the film is a visual wonder. Be
it the heroic fights or the lavish war scenes, Rajamouli showcases some never
before scenes in Indian film history. This film will be remembered and spoken
about for years to come and break every possible record in the country. The
performances, drama and the lavish scale look jaw dropping and make this film a
never before experience for every movie lover. Finally, just ignore the simple
story line and do yourself a favor by taking your entire family to watch this
magnum opus called Baahubali as wonders like these only happen very rarely.
