ULAVA CHAARU BIRYAANI

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.