Bhartha Mahasayulaku WignyapthiMovie Review:
Rating: 2.75 / 5
By Muralisharma / Senior Film Critic
Irrespective of hits or flops, Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja continues to race ahead with back-to-back films. His latest outing, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, directed by Kishore Tirumala, features Aashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi as the female leads. With decent buzz generated by the trailer and songs, and a festive Sankranthi release, expectations were reasonably high. Does the film live up to them? Let’s find out.
Story:
Rama Satyanarayana (Ravi Teja) travels to Spain on a business trip, where he meets Manasa Shetty (Aashika Ranganath) and is instantly attracted to her. Though he realises his mistake and intends to confess, circumstances prevent him from doing so, and he returns to Hyderabad. Back home, he struggles to reveal the truth to his wife Balamani (Dimple Hayathi). Complications arise when Manasa unexpectedly arrives in Hyderabad. How Rama Satyanarayana gets caught between the two women and how he eventually escapes this emotional dilemma forms the crux of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi.
Performances:
Ravi Teja delivers a settled and controlled performance, a refreshing change from his recent loud mass roles. His look and costumes suit the character well, and he appears relaxed throughout. Aashika Ranganath impresses with both her charm and performance; her chemistry with Ravi Teja works effectively.
Dimple Hayathi, however, suffers from underwritten material. Her character lacks proper establishment and largely feels confined to song sequences. Despite adequate screen presence, her role has no meaningful character arc.
Sunil appears in a vintage comic mode. While Satya’s comedy works to an extent in the second half, his exaggerated performance and imitation in the first half turn irritating. Vennela Kishore, Sonia, and Murali Dhar Goud provide occasional laughs, but Tarak Ponnappa’s character feels misplaced in the narrative.
Technical Aspects:
Technically, the film is decent. The Spain and Hyderabad portions are shot lavishly, and the cinematography, supported by good production values, stands out.
Music director Bheems Ceciroleo surprises once again. The songs and background score blend well with the film’s mood. The remix tracks add energy, and the music overall remains engaging.
Director Kishore Tirumala deserves appreciation for handling a sensitive subject without crossing into vulgarity, despite ample scope. However, the emotional sensibility usually associated with his films is missing here. The time spent establishing Aashika’s character could have been better utilised in strengthening Dimple’s role. A stronger domestic conflict akin to the “wife at home, lover outside” dilemma would have elevated the narrative.
The hurried Spain episode and weak character establishment result in the absence of a solid conflict. Moreover, the closure feels abrupt and below the director’s usual standards, as if the film ends simply to avoid dragging further. These shortcomings prevent the film from achieving hit status, leaving it as a merely decent watch.
Analysis:
Retelling an old story with freshness is a challenging task, especially when audiences have seen similar conflicts for decades. In such cases, strong characterisation becomes crucial. Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi falters on this front, further weakened by an unsatisfying ending. That said, Ravi Teja’s restrained performance, Bheems’ music, and a few entertaining episodes make it a tolerable watch for family audiences.
Verdict:
A decent but underwhelming attempt that stops short of being memorable.
