After a hat-trick of successes, Naveen Polishetty returns with Anaganaga Oka Raju, which he wrote and starred in. Directed by Maari and released for Sankranthi, let’s see whether the film lived up to expectations or not.
Anaganaga Oka Raju Story: Raju (Naveen Polishetty) dreams of marrying a wealthy girl like his friend and weds Charulatha (Meenakshi Chaudhary). On the wedding day, his plans go haywire, forcing him into unexpected challenges, including contesting elections. This twist-filled journey forms the story of Anaganaga Oka Raju.
Performances: Naveen Polishetty is the film’s main highlight, carrying most of the story on his shoulders. His timing is excellent, though more space for other characters’ comedy would have helped.
Meenakshi Chaudhary impresses with acting over glamour and delivers strong comic moments. Rao Ramesh makes a notable impact despite a small role, while Tarak Ponnappa’s character could be stronger. Comedians also added solid humor throughout.
Technical Aspects: Mickey J. Meyer’s music misses the energy needed for this fun entertainer. Yuvaraj’s cinematography and the production design team’s effort make the film look lavish yet organic.
Director Mari’s work shows gaps in scene composition and direction, though not entirely his fault. Writer and creative director Chinmayi could’ve sharpened Naveen’s punchlines, which mostly fell flat, but the second half and emotional closing scenes effectively strengthen the film.
Analysis: Many films have used a village hero, wedding chaos, and election backdrop. Naveen Polishetty follows this format, but his usual organic comedy is missing, relying on weak punchlines. Still, Anaganaga Oka Raju is a fun, family-friendly festive watch.
Verdict: Anaganaga Oka Raju follows a familiar village hero-wedding-election story. Naveen’s usual organic comedy is missing, relying on weak punchlines, but it remains a fun, family-friendly film.
Bottom Line: Entertaining, but lacks strong comedy.
Rating: 2.5/5
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