Surya S/O Krishnan Review

Quite a number of movies have been made earlier that shows the way how parents should dote and inculcate deeds in their grownup children and the children's debt to take care of those parents and respect them. Running on the same wagon, highlighting the love that bonds a father and son, a movie `Gulabi' was made of late. It was continued in `Suswagatham' starring Pawan Kalyan and Nagarjuna starrer `Ninne Pelladutha'. Only `Suswagatham' out of the lot made an impact. The father-son enacted by Pawan Kalyan and Raghuvaran, illustrated the relationship beautifully which was the last in the series.

Based on the same theme, the latest film 'Surya S/o Krishnan' has been made that relates the emotions between the father and son. Surya plays a dual role for the second time after `Perazhagan' (Tamil) in this movie. Gautham Menon of `Gharshana' has directed this film, made by Aascar Ravichandran. The film is presented on SVR Media banner to Telugu audience by Smt Shobha Rani. The film was released on 14th of November. A review that follows criticizes the same.

Story

Krishnan (Surya) is Surya's (Surya again!) father. Krishnan and Malini (Simran) are his parents and their yesteryear classic love scenes unveil during their college days in which they both fall in love and get married. His doting father brings up Surya in the most beloved manner.

The story starts off with the teenage Surya's attitude, love, rage and goes on to his college life. On his way back after completing his studies in Warangal, he meets Meghna (Sameera Reddy) on his way back to Vizag by train. All his attempts to woo her turns futile and she dismisses him saying that love at first sight is not true. Surya undauntedly scouts for Meghna and visits her at her home. Saying, `let me see if you can impress me', Meghna flies off to U.S. for her higher studies.

On his narration to his parents about the girl, his dad supports for his American travel and off he goes to win her heart. He does it yet looses her to the fatal hands of terrorism in a blast. Depraved by her demise, he joins the army. Priya ( Ramya), her childhood love enters the scene and it all ends in a heart warming narration.

What made Surya join the army? Who was the new girl Priya in his life? Did he marry her? What's his father's role in his life? What happens to Krishnan in the end? The movie holds the answer to all these questions.

Artists Performance

Playing a dual role as two characters is not an easy task, yet Surya handles the role of a 17 year old teenage boy and a 60 year old major, Krishnan. His acting talents are enormous which impresses the people to a great extent. At certain scenes, his emoting ways reminds the viewers of Kamal Haasan's performance in `Dasavataram'. His reactions are quite realistic in the emotional scenes where he hears the news of Meghna's demise over phone. A teenage boy, college student, charming lover, drug addict, commando, major, son's dad; these were the myriad number of demeanors done plausibly by Surya in this movie.

Simran as Malini in the character of Surya's mother performed quite good and her changes in appearance is natural parallel with her age.

Beautiful actress Sameera Reddy played the crucial role of Meghna, a character who changes the entire plot. She did a nice performance and adds splendor to the movie. Ramya as Priya did appropriate emotions within the scope of her role. Prithvi's performance as a kidnapper is fine.

Technicians Work

Harris Jairaj composed music for Surya's earlier film 'Ghajini' which played a very important part in the movie's success. The music he rendered for Surya S/o Krishnan is just average. Among the songs penned down by Veturi, only 'Chenchela.' is a good number.

Every scene is filled with graceful lighting and visuals presented by cameraman Ratnavelu delivers. Editing by Anthony is one more saving grace that tries to speed up the movie. Similarly, dialogues by Vennelakanti are not so plausible yet not bad either.

Director's Portrayal

Gautham Vasudev Menon's earlier was `Khaaka Khaaka' starring Surya in Tamil. It became Gharshana in Telugu that became a good hit. Surya is known after his movie `Ghajini' that made an impact on the audience. Now this is their second time combination that was expected widely but it doesn't satisfy. The director was keen on sculpting his characters and technical aspects. He failed in rendering a captivating story and screenplay which shows his lack of attention in the areas.

Cons

The theme taken is good, but a bad screenplay fails the attempt. The sequences don't seem to be merging at a point. It is not a clear line-up and makes us feel we are watching different episodes rather than a whole movie. The people get feels as if they are watching many movies at the same time. The sequence when Surya (Surya) signs himself in to the military is like an unnecessary addition. Even the songs are not that impressive and seriously lacks in replay value.

Criticism

The relationship between the father and his son was supposed to be depicted well. But the movie ends up narrating the episodes that happens in the son's life which is inane. The script lacks a proper story line which is quite evident in the second half. But Surya has contributed his part with utmost care and his dedication sheens on screen. Even though technically strong, a serious lag in story doesn't help matters. On a whole, the people who expected a movie like Ghajini, feels disappointed. In a nutshell, `Surya s/o Krishna' could not surpass `Ghajini' and is frivolous.

Released on: November 14, 2008