Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam (2022) User Reviews

Subdued contained performance of Naresh

[suryasays · 8/10 · 30 November 2022]

When one watches the trailer they can see that Naresh has picked up another serious role after Naandi, and they also expect probably another movie preaching morals. While the subject is such, no long speeches are there. That is a relief and the message is subtle and not in your face screaming at you.

First half flows smoothly with a good mixture of comedy from Kishore and Praveen along with setting a tone for the movie's serious context. Interval has the necessary bang. The second half sustains the first half interest barring a few difficult to believe twists but they don't do any major damage to the momentum and interest built. Again without being overly preachy it closes off well at climax.

The mandatory romantic track feels force fit. Naresh is more subdued than Naandi but is superb. He once again proves comedic actors can easily transform to serious roles but not the other way.

It is worth watching with family, though the theme and message is for adults.

Do watch it for sure!

[sudheerabbaraju · 7/10 · 15 March 2023]

This could have become one of the biggest movies of Telugu in recent times, had the director taken more care of certain things (which I've explained further). In fact, this film could have been in the league of Kantara (considering the concept).

People can easily relate to the story and concept taken up by the director. If the following things were taken care of, this movie had all the ingredients to become a great film: 1. Dubbing. For most of the actors dubbing doesn't sound good. Sounded very fake.

2. A more gripping screenplay 3. Better music.

4. Allari Naresh rushes through his dialogues. He does this in all his movies. He needs to slow down and deliver clearer dialogues. I wonder why he never improved on this!!

Having said all of the above, this film is more than a decent watch. One should watch it for sure. Better than the so-called formula movies of actors who are our parents age!

But, as I have mentioned, the director missed a great opportunity to make this a memorable movie.

Social Drama which Is Not Too Preachy

[IdlyViswanath · 6/10 · 8 February 2023]

A. R. Mohan's Itlu Maredumalli Prajaneekam is about a Telugu teacher, Naresh, who goes to the Maredumalli forests for voting during election period. There he gains the trust of the tribals and gets them to vote, however, he realizes that though he is fulfilling his duty, there isn't any benefit for the tribals there. To help the tribals and allow them to get necessities and help from government he fakes getting kidnapped and starts a fight to negotiate for basic necessities until the government budges.

The movie is quite well written in my opinion, the first half goes well in a smooth manner due to the banter from Vennela Kishore and Praveen, while portraying the virtues and values of Allari Naresh. The second half is good for the most part with good twists and turns and a non-preachy message without lengthy discourses, however, there are a few cliched twists and cinematic scenes.

Allari Naresh chose another good character post-Nandhi with a character which has depth. The love story with Anandhi seemed quite unnecessary. Sampath Raj does well as the collector but I don't think he had to be so evil that he needed to get stabbed by an ox to realize his mistake and approve hospitals.

Some of the twists were a little predictable, like the votes requiring the Marademalli tribals votes due to the short margin of votes in difference along with the realization process. Just felt collector's realization could have been designed in a more fresh way and adding more layers to him would have improved the film and taken it to the next level.

The movie succeeds in showing the plight of tribals and the forest dwellers. They don't have quick access to hospitals or a proper education and are cheated by businessmen for the resources and goods they produce. Naresh, as an idealistic man, understands their value and helps them fight as an educated man.

Overall, this is a good social drama which avoids getting too preachy and despite a few cliche or predictable scenes here and there while having good intentions and themes.

One of the best watch

[sirireddiesiri · 10/10 · 29 December 2022]

The movie is decent watch. If you haven't watched it. Go and watch it with your entire family including kids. If you're public servant or a politician, at least try to change yourself to make something good. All you should do is do your work properly.

First half was smooth. Interval seen is bang. Second half is again too good. Although the movie screenplay need to be improved. But overall, it's a must must watch movie.

Also, I feel the love story is bit forced. There is only one song I remembered that comes in the first half. It's awesome. Everyone did good acting. Coming to Naresh, he did justice to his role. Also, the villarge, actress, side characters, everyone's characterization is also well done.

Movie of the year 2022

[srinivasabedadha · 10/10 · 30 December 2022]

I saw this movie in ott but now I am feeling why should not saw it in theaters. Hats off to Naresh and team for this movie. Really appreciate for their efforts for this good and message orianted movie.

Please watch movie peacefully before judge.

Also please think before writing the review still some of the villages are there like this movie we have to encourage these kind of movies so that even film makers are ready to take these kind of stories.

Once again thank you team who are taking this movi e and publish the movie. I am really appreciate for there efforts and guts to show these kind of stories.

My First Review, can think of how this movie made me write!

[gothralalalitha · 10/10 · 21 April 2023]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie with timely humor. The movie showcased the struggle people face in underprivileged areas and the ignorance of the govt. An intervention of an educated person can change the course of the future of the included, if not the world!

The dialogues are well written, highlighting the greatness of our mother tongue and the meaning that we have long forgotten.

Need such movies and change in people to make the basic necessities available to everyone. Allari Naresh, acting as a responsible and passionate teacher from his general comedian roles has suited him well.

Good topic but bad direction.

[bspkumarnw · 3/10 · 20 March 2023]

The topic is good but movie is unrealistic with unnecessary sentiments and soap opera style direction. Hindi movie Newton was based on the same topic but a well made movie. I don't understand the problem with Telugu directors. They never direct realistically. They add unnecessary sentiments, unrelated love stories to the story to make appeal to the masses. For examples, there are multiple instances the lead talks about his profession as a Telugu teacher and try to convey that Telugu teachers are considered inferior. And there are instances lead talks about superiority of Telugu language over English for no reason. There are many such unnecessary scenes which diluted the core.