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This afternoon I saw the Telugu film “Ulava Chaaru
Biryani” in cinema Gowtham at Payakaraopeta. Prakash Raj directed it. It is a
two-hour feature film. I know Prakash Raj for the last 10 years or so as an outstanding
actor. When I see him on screen in any role, I simply feel “there is nothing to
criticize about his look or acting”. All those that love watching Telugu films
should also love Prakash Raj. He made such lasting impressions on the mindsets
of Telugu film viewers. He is an admirable actor for me. He can handle a
variety of roles with ease and comfort. His impressive and touching presence is
certainly a great asset to any feature film.
When watching the Telugu film “Ulava Chaaru Biryani”, I
felt as if I was living a facet of life. He plays the role of an archeologist.
Sneha plays the role of a dubbing artiste. Both are a little aged. They wish to
marry somebody but fail to find a suitable one in time. They come into contact
on one occasion. They talk regularly over phone for some days. Once they send
their dependable folks to see and assess the look and qualities of the other.
They turn into their villains. Thereafter distance develops between these
lovesick and homesick creatures. Somehow they realize the truths and come close
towards the end of the film. It is precisely a beautiful story of two slightly
aged and ideal solitary birds struggling and suffering to find out a soul mate.
I take it as a classic film because it showcased a facet
of human suffering ideally and absorbingly. Sneha is a natural beauty. She
played her role splendidly in this film. There are many solitary souls in this
world lacking a sense of love and togetherness because of being away from
marital bond. We feel their pain and sense of loss while watching the
characters of Prakash Raj and Sneha in this film. He handled it very
beautifully.
The touching and inspiring dialogues, the extraordinary
music of maestro Ilaya Raja, heavenly songs of lyricist Chandra Bose, admirable
roles of Brahmaji, M S Narayana…I enjoyed the look and presence of every
character in this film. As an archeologist, Prakash Raj struggles to save a
tribal head from the exploitative and cruel activities of local businessmen.
That tribal head is so attractive for me that I felt deeply fascinated towards
his role and look. He does not speak even one word in this film but he made a
lasting impression on my psyche. I saw millions of innocent and ideal tribes in
him in this film.
We cannot imagine the magnificence of this film without
the element of amazing music of Ilaya Raja. Some bits of background score and
song associated music are so impressive and touching that I felt like
collecting those pieces for my creative inspiration while writing. I often
understand the life and music of Ilaya Raja as that of an ambassador of God
sent to earth to please His creatures and solace. This film turned into a
wonderful piece in the spell of his music. Raj owes a lot to Raja for making
this film so grand and moving.
If I can describe the greatness of Prakash Raj or this
wonderful film made by him in a few words, there is no need of his making this
film. I give 96 marks for this film for 100. So many elements touched me so
deeply in this film that I came out with a heavy heart. I witnessed extraordinary
human relationships in this film. The roles played by Prakash Raj and Sneha are
so touching that even if we watch this film after 10 years, we feel the same
pulse of ideal and painful facet of human life. We should feel the power of
this film watching it only.
My hearty congratulations and best wishes to Prakash Raj
for making such an extraordinary film. I lived in a heavenly world while
sensing the magical spell of emotions, passions and pain in this film. Prakash
Raj has become a challenging competitor to all the directors in Telugu film
industry making this film. His skills as a director of this film put other
directors a question, “why can’t you take a film so touchingly like me with a
few characters and some inspiring turns of the story?” He is certainly an
admirable creature as a director also.
Prakash Raj is a handsome man. Sneha is a touching
beauty. They made this film classic with their appealing appearance, touching
dialogues and inspiring portrayal of the pain of loneliness and lovesickness.
All those desiring to witness the beauty of filmmaking and screenplay can
blissfully watch this film in a good cinema. If you fail to appreciate any
element or character of this film or the great director that made this film,
perhaps you must consult a psychologist. Classic film is that which inspires
and touches the lives of all good beings.
