There have been instances in the past where a movie that has been extremely acclaimed didn’t please me and my macroscopic eye easily found flaws in the screenplay. Initially, I was sceptical about watching this movie too having heard about the persistent 4.5 or 5 stars the movie has garnered. Having learnt some details about Savithri gaaru’s (Not Savithri, you see) life, frankly, I wasn’t too enthusiastic about watching this assuming the movie wouldn’t appeal me.
It is challenging and imposes a great responsibility on the shoulders of a story teller to tell a story that is known to the audience. But, this man NagAshwin is something. He has a way to put known things on the plate in an interesting way that can glue any kind of audience. The screenplay is at another level with zero imperfections. Honestly, more than the screenplay, it is this story that mesmerised me.
Keerthy Suresh lived through the character. Her sheer beauty, the costumes, her facial expressions will take you through the golden era of Cinema. The impact of the character could have been more had Keerthy Suresh opted for a voice over instead of using her own voice. Savithri amma’s voice in original is sharp and Keerthy has a husky soft voice. I haven’t watched any other Dulquer’s movie so can’t say much of his earlier performances. He was good in this though. Maadhuravani and Anthony’s characters are well built and the director explicitly shows how both the characters have evolved as the story reaches the climax. Of all roles Samantha has played in her career, this character as a stammering journalist with huge glasses gave her an opportunity to showcase her acting skills. Mr. Devarakonda carries his magic as always. Who doesn’t fall for him. I am no exception.
Kudos to the director for recreating the old cinema magic and choosing the characters perfectly well. Shalini Pandey, Krish, Tharun Bhaskar, Prakash Raj, Dr. Mohan Babu, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Divya Vani, Bhanupriya and others were a perfect fit to the characters given to them. Background music and few songs took the film to another level. “Chivaraku migiledi” will leave you in tears.
Savithri Amma’s life is a story of love, passion, the rise and downfall, broken, betrayal and pain. There was none. There will be none. There is only one Mahaanati. Saavithri gaaru- An epitome of immense love and compassion.Original link
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