Venky (2004)

Good old TFI, back at it with the comedy sequences that make my jaw hurt like nothing else. The train sequence in this movie alone is worthy of multiple awards. Easily one of the funniest comedy episodes in cinematic history. And of course, the plot twist- I gasped out loud, did not see that one coming at all. 

Let us now talk about the legend himself, Brahmanandam garu. Just one twitch of his eyebrow is enough for me to scream with laughter. If that isn't worthy of the National Award for Best Actor, I really don't know what is. The way I was focusing on him even when he was in the background of the shot- your fave wishes they had the power. The term "legends only" was coined for Brahmi garu, and I will not listen to any arguments about it. Period. 

Ravi Teja was also fab with his comic timing and dialogue delivery, and it was his portrayal of Venky that made me so hooked to the story even though the subtitles failed me and I could not understand major chunks of what was happening on screen. It also helped that he had an amazing cast accompanying him, especially good old Ashutosh Rana, who I am pleased to report still manages to terrify me (I spent a good part of my childhood being scared of him). More than anything though, I loved the vibes of this movie. I loved how everything seemed familiar despite being brand new to me, I loved the cast chemistry, and I loved how I was already preparing to revisit it after improving my Telugu skills. Also I was very proud of understanding one pun, so yay me and my fake but real Telugu ammayi-ness.

In conclusion, extremely satisfied with my first Telugu movie of 2021. Inshallah I shall find a good Telugu learning book/something very soon and come back to this movie. AND SO MANY MORE MOVIES OMG IT SHALL BE A WHOLE NEW WORLD AAAAAAAAAAATTTTTT. 

PS- stream I Love You Sravani for clear skin and good grades. 

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