DVD CASE/SIDE
Length of film: 187 Minutes
Rated: Not Rated
Genre: Action, Drama
Director: S.S. Rajamouli
Starring: N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan Teja, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhett, Olivia Morris, Shriya Saran, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Samuthirakani
IMDB Rank: 7.8/10 (2023)
Part 1 Time: 97 Minutes
Part 2 Time: 90 Minutes
***Available exclusively on Netflix.
Where does the first part end? Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan Teja) storms the palace in an attempt to free his sister. Komaram Bheem (N.T. Rama Rao Jr) prevents the rescue and arrests Raju. Bheem uses his whip to capture Raju who hangs from the balcony.
Final line of dialogue on the first part: No dialogue between characters, but music is used in background with the following lyrics, “Which has culminated in this friendship, it’s yet to be seen, if this will end in bloodshed.”
First line of dialogue on the second part: “We don’t know anything, sir. ” Peasant states to British officer.
How jarring is it when the first part ends? Jarring, Raju and Bheem once very close friends have now become bitter rivals due to personal convictions. Raju has been arrested, what will his fate be?
Which part is better? The entire film is packed with many over the top action sequences that seem to become more unbelievable as the film builds towards the final climax. The bond between Raju and Bheem is clearly seen throughout the film as both work together to meet their goals. Although part two provides a conclusion to the film, part one is given an advantage has we see the building of incredible friendship between Raju and Bheem and the struggle they endure as they begin on separate paths.
Academy Awards: Best Music Written for Motion Picture- Original Song (‘Naatu Naatu’)
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