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It is only Ram pulling off a dual role that makes you want to sit all the way through.

Red Movie Review: A thriller-romance-drama that tests your patience

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Red Movie Review: Ram’s RED Released Can it break Ismart Shankar Record?

Red Movie Review: Red is an Indian Telugu movie released in almost all Indian languages on 14 January 2021. Ram is playing the lead role in the film.

After ismart Shankar , Ram’s Red is also having the same hype in two Telugu states i.e. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.  Will the consecutive releases of Krack and Master affect Ram’s Red ?

Well! Krack is a hit in Telugu states while Master is a dubbed movie came with huge expectations but got mixed reviews in Telugu, but collections were huge than expected.

Will Red also win in the Sankranthi Marathon along with Alludu Adura and will Krack and Master hype effect Ram’s Red? Let’s have a quick review and decide it yourself

Plot of the Movie:

Lives of Two look-alike men living in the same city will take a turn when one of them killed a person. Red is a crime thriller revolves around finding a culprit among two look-alike men. 

The movie started in October 2020 then, but due to covid and lockdown film got postponed. Red gonna clash with Alludu Adura releasing on the same day.

And Krack and Master are having the same talks from the release and till now. The audience is giving an overwhelming response for Krack and Master .

Will Red survive in this situation? No doubt! It will survive because the audience will always give good response to Movie with content and we expect that for Red too

Red Movie Review:

The movie revolves around two look-alike men. The movie is a Tamil remake which is rated 2.5 out of 5, but got full marks for the acting of Arun Vijay.

Ram is the main male lead in Telugu remake of Thadam. The main plus point of the movie is background music by Manisharma. The acting of Ram is very impressive. Two female leads have their importance.

The story is good and the audience will enjoy the movie thoroughly. But there is some lag and flaws in the film that make the non-Telugu audience test their patience.

Probably the acting and some twists are the main reasons that make the audience stick in their seats. 

Plus Points:

Ram’s acting was so good that you can watch it just for Ram. The acting of every artist is outstanding.

The female leads are very attractive. The supporting characters are also well designed and have their respective portions. It attracts the mass audience with elevations. 

The background music gives goosebumps to the audience. Interval scenes are crucial and jaw-dropping.

Coming to the technical team, the story is good, direction is also engaging and cinematography is good to a level.

Minus Points:

The movie is a remake of a Tamil film which has fewer ratings and the story doesn’t have the potential to carry the emotions of two people.

The movie can be compressed by editing. Female leads don’t have much importance and there are some confusions when the two alike men get interrogated. There are chances of testing audience patience. 

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RED Movie Review: It's A 'Red' Signal

Movie: RED Rating: 2.5/5 Banner: Sri Sravanthi Movies Cast: Ram Pothineni, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma, Amritha Aiyer, and others Music: Mani Sharma Cinematography: Sameer Reddy Editor: Junaid Siddique Action: Peter Hein Art: AS Prakash Producers: Sravanthi Ravikishore Screenplay and Direction: Kishore Tirumala Release Date: Jan 14, 2020

“iSmart Shankar” catapulted Ram Pothineni to the next level as the film brought him closer to mass audiences. “Red”, which is an official remake of a Tamil hit, is his attempt to woo the mass audiences again.

Will his gamble pay off with this film? Check out?

Story: At a posh locality in Vizag, a guy named Akash gets killed. During their investigation, the police find a photograph that shows a person hiding in the building of Akash, on the night of the murder. That person turns out to be Siddharth (Ram), a civil engineer and MD of a construction company. His girlfriend Mahima (Malvika Sharma) went on a trip, and he gets arrested in this case.

Police officer Yamini (Nivetha Pethuraj) takes up the investigation. The twist comes when his look-alike Aditya (Ram Pothineni), a gambler and criminal, gets arrested in a drunk and drive case. Now, police have two suspects – Aditya and Siddharth.

Who murdered Akash and why? What is the connection between these two look-alike persons?

Artistes’ Performances: Ram Pothineni has carried the same look of ‘iSmart Shankar’ for the role of a thug named Aditya. In the role of Siddharth, he looks suave and charming. Ram pulls off the dual role with aplomb.

Malavika Sharma plays the typical girlfriend’s role. Newcomer Amritha Aiyer gets small but a good character. Her role is the best among the three heroines.

Nivetha Pethuraj as a police officer does nothing but mostly standing in one place and doing the investigation. Hers is a stereotypical performance.

For a change, Pavitra Lokesh appears in a negative shade. Satya has nothing much to do. Sonia Aggarwal as the mother is okay. 

Technical Excellence: The film has decent technical values. Mani Sharma’s music is a huge let-down. Sameer Reddy’s cinematography is good. Kishore Tirumala leaves his mark in dialogue writing.

Highlights: Pre-interval sequences Dialogues

Drawback: Unnecessary tracks for a thriller Silly investigation process Wafer-thin plot stretched

Analysis “Red” is an official remake of the Tamil movie “Thadam”. The film deals with a murder case and two identical twins played by Arun Vijay.

The core idea is taken without tampering for the Telugu version, but director Kishore Tirumala has stretched the plot beyond a point, thereby diluting the impact. A murder mystery works effectively, only when it is narrated in a gripping and crisp manner. 

Kishore Tirumala, who is known for directing soft romantic dramas like “Nenu Shailaja” and “Chitralahari”, has tried to narrate murder mystery in his trademark style, by adding romantic tracks peppered with smart dialogue.

Perhaps to meet the expectations of Ram’s fans, there is unnecessary over-the-top ‘mass orientation’ to Aditya’s character. The body language and dialogue delivery of 'iSmart Shankar' gets repetitive.

The thriller lost its main strength as the second half goes on and on. Plus, the investigative process looks silly and unrealistic. Despite Ram’s sincere effort, “Red” fails to engage. 

All in all, "Red" is another example of a botched up remake. 

Bottom-line: Not a gripping thriller

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Here's what celebrities, critics, and fans are saying about telugu film red, starring ram pothineni, nivetha pethuraj, malvika sharma and amritha aiyer..

Telugu action thriller Red, starring Ram Pothineni, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer, has finally hit cinema halls. The film, which is a remake of Tamil film Thadam, is directed by Kishore Tirumala.

Nivetha Pethuraj, who plays a police officer in the movie, shared how she was excited to work on the Telugu remake of Thadam. She told indianexpress.com , “While I was working for Chitralahari, Kishore Tirumala told me about his plans for the Telugu remake of Thadam. I immediately gave my nod to join the project without even listening to the story or watching its Tamil version.”

Pethuraj didn’t have to do much to prepare for her role as she believes, “When we work with Kishore Tirumala, we don’t need much effort to transform ourselves into a respective character. It’s easy to work with him as he knows what he needs for the scenes.”

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@SanthoshMavuri shared on Twitter, "USTAAD @ramsayz RAMPAGE on Sankranti Screens #RedTheFilm A Complete Packaged Thriller. #KishoreTirumala's Refreshing narration while staying true to the original. #Manisharma mark BGM and songs. #RAPO Double IMPACT! Kills it right from the Beginning #RedMovie #REDreview"

In an interview with indianexpress.com, Nivetha Pethuraj said, "In Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, my role was portrayed like that (second female lead). I have never watched any of Trivikram sir's movies, and I don't know how the heroines were treated in them. But, I have no regrets about doing the film as it reached each and every corner. I have no notions like first heroine or second heroine. If you fit in a certain character, it will come to you. "

Wishing you all a #HappyPongal and #HappySankranthi ! Put your mask on & go to the theatres near youuu? #Master #Eeswaran #Krack #RedTheFilm pic.twitter.com/m2pggd48xe — Aadhi's (@AadhiOfficial) January 14, 2021

Sharing a video message, actor Aadhi wrote, "Wishing you all a #HappyPongal and #HappySankranthi ! Put your mask on & go to the theatres near youuu #Master #Eeswaran #Krack #RedTheFilm"

Raashi Khanna posted on Twitter, "All the best @ramsayz Kishore garu, Ravi Kishore garu and team for #RedTheFilm Wish you a blockbuster!"

@naveenkumarsayz tweeted, "FIRST HALF...USTAAD @ramsayz KILLED WITH FANTABULOUS PERFORMANCE! PAKKA MASS BLOCKBUSTER! #RedTheFilm"

Nivetha Pethuraj told indianexpress.com, "I want to be the female version of Vijay Sethupathi when it comes to choosing film roles. He is the heroine's father, villain, hero, and he does everything. Why can't a girl be like that?"

"Ram Pothineni is very professional. He has a very weird sense of humour," shared Red actor Nivetha Pethuraj in her interview with indianexpress.com.

Nivetha Pethuraj told indianexpress.com, "When we work with Kishore Tirumala, we don't need much effort to transform ourselves into a respective character. It's easy to work with him as he knows what he needs for the scenes."

@IamKalyanRaksha tweeted, "#REDtheFilm 3.5/5 HIT Film Original flavour complete Changed. Interval ,Pre-climax ,Climax, BGM. Ram One Man Show..Nailed the characters as two twin brothers. #NivethaPethuraj Acted very well. #RedTheFilm If you haven't watched original ... feels gud . #REDreview"

@venkyreviews tweeted, "#Red A Totally Disappointing. Ram tried his best to carry the movie but even he couldn’t save it from the lackluster screenplay and routine scenes! While the 1st half is somewhat watchable, the 2nd half is boring and slow Rating: 2-2.25/5 #RedTheFilm."

Nivetha Pethuraj plays a police officer in Red, which also marks her second collaboration with director Kishore Tirumala after Chitralahari. In an interview with indianexpress.com, she shared, "While I was working for Chitralahari, Kishore Tirumala told me about his plans for the Telugu remake of Thadam. I immediately gave my nod to join the project without even listening to the story or watching its Tamil version."

@Iam_Teja17 posted on Twitter, "#RedTheFilm Made an honest attempt without fail. No changes made in remake. @ramsayz was good at his parts. #Manisharma BGM. Dialogues by @DirKishoreOffl were decent & Ramayanam dialogue was terrific at end. #Satya comedy was amazing @SravanthiMovies. Decent watch."

Shreyas Sriniwaas tweeted, "We are extremely glad to be a part of #RedTheFilm. Thanks a ton Ustaad @ramsayz Garu, you're not just an amazing hero but also a loving human being & thanks for all your love & support, that's making us stronger. Good Luck for the whole team of #RED from 14th Jan. #Bhogi."

Meet the cutest @Actor_Amritha as 'Gayathri' at the theatres tomorrow?? Book your tickets now! #RedFromTomorrow #PaintTheCinemasRED #RedTheFilm #RAPO @ramsayz @Nivetha_Tweets @ImMalvikaSharma @DirKishoreoffl #SravanthiRaviKishore #Manisharma @LahariMusic @SravanthiMovies pic.twitter.com/gAiD59js1V — Lahari Music (@LahariMusic) January 13, 2021

Amritha Aiyer plays the 'cute and innocent' Gayathri in Red.

@ItzSaiKiran posted on Twitter, "#RedTheFilm Super Hit !! It's @ramsayz one-man show again. Excellent 1st half followed by Good 2nd half. Music, Visuals were superb & casting is apt. You can watch it even if you already watched Thadam. 3.5/5 #RED #RedMovie"

Sai Dharam Tej tweeted, "Here's wishing both the films #RED & #AlluduAdhurs releasing today a grand success. @ramsayz #TirumalaKishore @BSaiSreenivas@NabhaNatesh. Rock it guys ??."

Anil Ravipudi tweeted, "My best wishes to Team #Red and Team #AlluduAdhurs."

@venkyreviews posted on Twitter, "#Red Strictly Average 1st half “Ustaad” Ram is a one man show right now and holding the film together! The story has an interesting set up with a few good moments. However, the love scenes and comedy scenes did not work that well. Waiting for 2nd half! #RedTheFilm."

BA Raju tweeted, "The MASS THRILLER is all yours now! Ustaad @Ramsayz‘s #RedTheFilm is Releasing Today. Watch it on the BIG SCREEN near you. #PaintTheCinemasRED #RAPO @Nivetha_Tweets @ImMalvikaSharma @Actor_Amritha @DirKishoreoffl #SravanthiRaviKishore #Manisharma @LahariMusic @SravanthiMovies."

Finallllyyy!! After holding it close to our heart for over 10 months..we are sending out our love #REDtheFilm today on the BIG SCREEN. Over to you all now..Hope you take good care of it..?? Happy Sankranthi! Love.. #RAPO pic.twitter.com/OudNKnXLXp — RAm POthineni (@ramsayz) January 14, 2021

Ram Pothineni took to Twitter to post, "Finallllyyy!! After holding it close to our heart for over 10 months..we are sending out our love #REDtheFilm today on the BIG SCREEN. Over to you all now..Hope you take good care of it..Happy Sankranthi! Love..#RAPO."

During an interview with indianexpress.com, Nivetha Pethuraj shared how she liked working with iSmart Shankar fame Ram Pothineni. She said, "Ram Pothineni is very professional. He has a very weird sense of humour."

Red is produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore and presented by Krishna Pothineni.

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Red: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast

• Release Date 14 January 2021
• Language Telugu
• Genre Crime, Thriller
• Duration 2h 26min
• Cast Ram Pothineni, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma, Amritha Aiyer, Sampath Raj, Vennela Kishore, Nassar, Posani Krishna Murali, Satya, RCM Raju, Sonia Agarwal, Ravi Prakash, Pavitra Lokesh, Sivannarayana Naripeddi, Narra Srinivas, Praveen Prabhu, Surya Sreenivas, Charandeep, Hebah Patel
• Director Tirumala Kishore
• Writer Tirumala Kishore
• Cinematography Sameer Reddy
• Music Mani Sharma
• Producer Sravanthi Ravi Kishore
• Production Sri Sravanthi Movies
• Certificate 16+

About Red Movie (2021)

While investigating a murder case, a photo leads the police to a suspect. But the case get complicated, when they find two lookalike men, Siddharth (Ram Pothineni), a civil engineer and Aditya (Ram Pothineni), a gambler.

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RED is a 2021 Indian movie directed by Ravi Kishore starring Ram Pothineni, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer. The feature film is produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore and the music composed by Manisharma.

An arrested murder suspect is nearly declared the killer before the cops discover his lookalike.

Director: Ravi Kishore Producer: Sravanthi Ravi Kishore Production Company: Sri Sravanthi Movies Music Director: Manisharma Cinematographer: Sameer Reddy Editor: Junaid Siddiqui Art Designer: A S Prakash Screenplay Writer: Kishore Tirumala Original Story Writer: Magizh Thirumeni Action Choregrapher: Peter Hein

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RED movie review: Ram-starrer is let down by inconsistent drama, lack of unified direction

RED is a story about two twins who can’t stand the sight of each other, and instead of focusing on the present, the film spends a significant amount of time explaining why they evolved into yin and yang.

There’s a scene in Kishore Tirumala’s RED , where its two protagonists Siddharth and Aditya are at each other’s throats in a police station. No matter how many police officials try to stop them, they don’t give up. They pummel each other to the extent that they start bleeding. It’s a fascinating moment in the story, which until then doesn’t reveal how the two are related to each other. But what makes it interesting is that both Siddharth and Aditya are identical twins, played by Ram Pothineni. It’s this moment in the story that truly does justice to the actor’s relentless energy which could explode any moment. Unfortunately, it’s one of the very few moments which takes you by surprise, because the hatred between the two feels so visceral that you become more invested in their lives. The film, however, is filled with sequences which are meant to be clues in the larger picture, but there’s hardly anything that genuinely intrigues you.

A remake of a Tamil film, Thadam , RED stars Ram in dual roles. In one character, he’s Siddharth, a successful businessman, and in another, he’s Aditya, a ruffian who gambles, drinks, cons people, and exhibits a surprisingly good understanding of law. The story is about what happens when these two identical twins become primary suspects in a murder case. The premise is fascinating as the cops discover that they can’t find a clue that would help them solve the case, and their confessions leave no reason to doubt their motives. The only thing which interests the cops is why do they hate each other so much, which derails their investigation and the narrative itself.

The film takes its own sweet time before it reveals its conflict.

First, the narrative focuses on building the lives of Siddharth and Mahima (Malvika Sharma), and then, Kishore Tirumala intersperses this with Aditya’s wayward life. The difference between the two couldn’t be more evident, but even then, we are clueless about what’s going to happen next because their two worlds hardly clash with each other. And once they come face to face, they tell stories about their past and try to prove that the other person is guilty. The problem with RED is that it explains too much. Starting from their childhood to what forced them to separate, RED explains the lives of its two characters so much that we end up losing interest in the investigation itself. The drama doesn’t leave you with a high. It treats its more thrilling elements as a sideshow because it tries to turn the story into a wholesome family drama. Despite an interesting premise, the film itself isn’t consistently interesting.

On the brighter side, Ram is at the top of his game and he’s the best part of the movie. His portrayal of Aditya is the most fascinating part of the film and he keeps you guessing about what he’s going to do. Kishore Tirumala does well to build the individual lives of Siddharth and Aditya, letting Ram walk the extra mile to give it all to the story. Among others, it’s Amrita Aiyer who leaves a strong impression in her limited screen presence. Her portrayal of Gayatri, who’s quite subdued by nature, is quite heartfelt. Malvika Sharma as Ram’s romantic interest doesn’t get enough material to work with, but more than her, it’s Nivetha Pethuraj, who finds herself consistently perplexed about what’s happening around her. Nivetha plays a cop investigating the case, but the script doesn’t give her scope to make a splash.

The trope of an unreliable narrator driving forward the story has been a recurring theme in several Hollywood thrillers, especially in films like Gone Girl and Usual Suspects . While RED doesn’t have anything to do with those films, it deviates significantly from its core strength. At its heart, RED is a story about two twins who can’t stand the sight of each other, and instead of focusing on the present, the film spends a significant amount of time explaining why they evolved into yin and yang. This kind of dualism is ubiquitous in the story. It gives the characters the freedom to come alive, but curtails the height to which they can jump. It wants us to believe in its world, but it doesn’t make the journey interesting. It taps into the lead actor’s energy occasionally, but it doesn’t know what more to do when the focus isn’t on Ram. Perhaps, the title itself is a hat tip to the most important thing that it tries to drive home. That no matter what happens in life, blood is thicker than water.

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These movies promise entertainment and deliver it too. We can all agree that we enjoy a good subbed or dubbed version of a south Indian movie every once in a while. Often when we talk about a south Indian movie, all we can think about is lots of energy, dancing, action, and not to forget the masala! A number of movie industries are producing films intensively in south Indian regional languages. These regional industries are thriving and producing not just money-making films but also critically sound ones. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that every other blockbuster Bollywood movie is a remake of a south Indian movie. So, let’s have a look at some of the best south Indian movies that every movie buff should watch at least once in their lives!

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One of the best films of 2019, Asuran is the story of a farmer whose son murders an upper-caste landlord as an act of vengeance. The best thing about this dark and gripping drama is the performance of Dhanush, which even got him the National Award for Best Actor.

2. 3 (Moonu)

A decade ago, the song Kolaveri Di  took the internet by storm. This extremely catchy song was from this movie. But this movie offers so much more than just this song. Dhanush gives an excellent performance (some of the scenes still give me goosebumps no matter how many times I watch them) and Shruti Hassan is also phenomenal. This is not just a romantic movie but also an engaging psychological thriller. To say anything more about it would spoil the fun, but trust me, this movie is worth a watch.

3. Bahubali

Just one word to describe this S.S. Rajamouli wonder- grand. A man name Shiva, unaware of his legacy, stumbles upon his past. What follows is pure grandeur- suspense, action, romance, this movie has it all. Bahubali is a movie of epic dimensions. Be it the story, or the performances, or the awe-inducing sequences, this movie is a full package.

Two high school sweethearts, Ram and Janu, meet in a school reunion after 22 long years. As they reminisce about their past and struggle with emotions, this movie leaves you praying that they get back together. Do they? You need to watch the movie to know. The best thing about this movie is that it is so real and honest. No overtly sensual songs, no over-the-top display of emotions, just pure art.

5. Dasavathaaram

Kamal Hassan plays 10 different characters in this movie. You read that right. When a bioweapon is let loose in a country with billions of people, a scientist does all that he can to prevent a disaster.

It is difficult to write an article on south Indian movies and not include Rajinikanth. Sivaji is undoubtedly one of the most entertaining and iconic movies out there. An NRI philanthropist returns to India with an aim to do good for his own countrymen but his noble efforts are hedged by corrupt politicians.

7. Chandramukhi

One of the most remade South Indian films of the century, Chandramukhi, is a horror-comedy that follows the story of the ghost of a dancer trapped in an old palace. But the hero and heroine don’t really believe in ghosts so they call a psychiatrist (Rajinikanth) to solve the mystery.

8. Magadheera

Another work by S. S. Rajamouli, Magadheera is a fantasy film that connects the present lives of the characters to their 400-year-old past lives. The 2017 Bollywood movie Raabta was a remake of this movie.

Arya is the movie that made Allu Arjun the phenomenon that he is today. Both the movies of this series, the songs and the performances have been hugely popular. The premise for both the movies is a love triangle.

10. Drishyam

How far would a person go in defense of his family? This movie has an extremely clever and original plot. A movie about a simple family turns into a crime drama that would surely draw you to the edge of your seat. The uniqueness of this film has given way to numerous remakes in various languages.

11. Lucifer

This Malayalam movie follows the story of a power struggle between two forces after the death of the Chief Minister of the state. This political thriller starring Mohanlal is a must-watch for all south Indian movie lovers.

Released in 2018, and with a huge fanbase waiting for a sequel, this period drama is one of the most popular South Indian movies out there. A man, in order to fulfill the wish if his dying mother, sets forth to acquire wealth and power.

13. C U Soon

A software engineer struggles to look for the missing fiancee of his cousin. This fast-paced thriller is one of the best movies of 2020. Indeed, a must-watch.

14. Mayanadi

Maathen decided to meet his lover before leaving the country for good after killing a police officer. This turns out to be the second biggest mistake of his life.

15. Ratsasan

This Tamil psychological crime thriller movie follows a police officer who chases after a psychotic serial killer targeting school girls. With an 8.5 IMDB rating, this is one of the best south Indian movies of recent times.

16. Thani Oruvan

This thriller follows a morally upright IPS officer chasing after a corrupt scientist, Siddharth Abhimanyu. The clash between the two is quite engaging and interesting to watch.

17. Vada Chennai

In this movie, Dhanush plays the role of an expert carrom player, who helps settle gangster feuds. But he turns against the same gangsters when they threaten to destroy his locality. With an 8.5 IMDb rating, this is an entertaining watch.

18. Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi

Suni and Kasi set out on a journey to Nagaland to find Kasi’s girlfriend. But this is more than just a movie about a road trip. It subtly soothes your soul and helps you grow as a human, a thing that one might not expect from this movie in the first instance.

19. Pariyerum Perumal

With an IMDb rating of 8.8, this movie is a love story that will leave you spell-bound. Jothi, an upper-caste woman falls in love with Pariyan, a man belonging to a lower caste. What follows is chaos and struggle and the audience is left to ponder upon the evil that still exists in the society.

20. Super Deluxe

The best movie on this list, Super Deluxe is a ride that you don’t want to miss. Saying anything about this movie would just spoil the fun. But yes, the performances are simply brilliant and the story is way too good. Just watch it, already.

With this, we have come to the end of the list of the best south Indian movies. Which of your favourite south Indian movies did we miss out on? Do let us know in the comments section.

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