Top 10 Telugu Movies 2005

I started of with the idea of compiling a the top 10 movies that his the silver screens for the year 2005. There are defintely more than 10 movies that have made good money at the Box Office. But qualitatively the list is much smaller. And I have not seen many of the movies people like to be innovative or good. So here we go...

I have not seen these movies which I rank in the top 10 based on what I heard. 10. Chakram for its intent, 9. A film by Aravind by going off the beaten path and 8. Premisthe for its emotional content. Also special appreciation for Mogudu Pellam of Dongodu, Sada mee Sevalo, Naa Oopiri and Danger. I wish they were released in Tamil first and dubbed into Telugu later on. I'm sure people would have liked those movies. ;)

7. Aparichitudu
Shankar's movie. All the hype about Vikram's action. There is nothing great about the acting. All three roles are overplayed. I do not find him convincing at all in any of the roles. Rules Ramanujam and the overblown brahmin backdrop gets on to your nerves. But it is still a Shankar's movie. The concept is excellent and the way the scenes are picturised is good. But this movie stumbles because of some unnecessary sequences.

6. Jai Chiranjeeva!!
Being at the TOP definetely has its price. People do not accept anything less than a flaw less non stop entertainment from Chiru. Jai Chiranjeeva falls short of that. Forget about the negative reviews or expectations. This one is pure entertainment, with good music, nice songs with trendy picturisation and great comic punches from the entire cast. But trying to cook a spicy biryani, the director has put one too many so called "commercial" elements. Also missing is a defined characterization for Chiru which is typical of Vijay Bhaskar's movies. The intent of showing an innocent villager who knew nothing about how the world works going across the world to take his revenge is not translated onto the screen. If you are not too critical about the missing things, this one is sure to entertain you for 3 Hrs. But it is time for Chiru to move on and stop doing movies with younger heroines. Chiru should pass on the responsibility to give mass masala movies to the younger lot and experiment with new characters.

5. Athanokkade!!
This movie once again proves, all you need to make a good movie is a passion for the craft. Combinations and Formulas are not the way to go. May be trailers revealed much of it. But for me who went into the movie with nothing to expect. This one is refreshing. Right from the peaceful dream like opening to the scene where the hero's mission is revealed. This one has freshness all over. The music is good. Kalyan Ram has to improve but looks like he has his head on his shoulders and has a passion to prove himself. This one too is not spared of some unnecessary scenes to elevate heroism.

4. Nuvvostanante Nenoddantaana??
Siddarth is the guy to watch out for!! He gives his all to bring the character to life. His energy made this movie a good one. Trisha is more hype than substance. Her exoressions are repetitve and she is only cute for a while. Music - is the movies best asset. Devi Sri is the guy with some talent. The best thing about his music, inspite of being high on beat and rich in orchestra, his songs always flow with the lyrics. That makes his music hummable and at the same time shake your leg. PrabhuDeva's direction and Venu's photography are poetic. Prabhu is the most modest film personality I have seen. He is sure going to go places. I have one complaint though. THis movie is a rip off, first half is Hum Dil Dechuke Sanam with the interval twist from Maine Pyar Kiya and the second half is Pyar kiya to darna kya.

3. Athadu
Mahesh's action, Trivikram's craft and Mani's background make the first half of the movie a dream. Mahesh has the charm and talent to portray this larger than life character. The way trivikram chose the dusty tinge for the action part of the movie is absolutely beautiful. Mani is brilliant with the back ground score. Especially when he walks toward Tanikella Bharani's men in the farm. Sure to pump up ur adrenaline. The other half of the movie with the family has nothing new and the romance is also not upto the mark. But the movie is good overall.

2. Ghajini
Full marks to the director to the director for succeeding in bringing the Memento to indian screens completely commercialized to get it work with our sensibilities. Surya is magnificient and teaches the rest of the younger lot a thing or two. Asin is fabulous. The movie has a very cute love story brought to life by the lead characters with charm. Asin's naughty attitude and surya's simple smile are enough to watch this movie. Music is great, picturisation of songs is great. The concept of short term memory loss is not utilized well and the climax is stale. With a little more care, this movie could have been a master piece.

1. Anukokunda Oka Roju
The news that this movie is not commercially successful even in the Urban areas tells one thing. This movie is ahead of times for telugu audience. This is a very very rare movie to hit telugu screens that really requires the audiences to use their brains. I was told that the audiences felt cheated with the way the movie ended. But they should have felt elated by the way the director has taken them for a ride. The director has intelligently incorporated the hints in the early part of the movie. The action part is also very well picturised in the busy streets. The movie has a ver natural look and doesn't give into any commercial constraints. Yeleti is the next Varma for telugu industry. Charmme is absolutely stunning and stole the limelight, but I thing Jagapati Babu is the USP of the film. After Anthapuram, this is one movie he would treasure. Oops!! I'm a sinner. This movies has so many good things, that I nearly forgot one important part. Music, Salutes to Keeravani.