Committee Kurrollu is a film that has made a lot of noise in the last few days. Niharika Konidela produced the film, and Yedhu Vamsi directed the village drama, which features newcomers in lead roles. Read our detailed review here.
Story: Committee Kurrollu is set in the early 90s and is about a group of friends who are very close. A small misunderstanding related to an engineering seat in a government college creates a massive right between friends. They depart from the village and come back to only take part in their special Ammoru Jatara which happens every twelve years in their village. This time, the group of friends has to handle their egos, and also the village head, played by Sai Kumar. How all this happens is the basic story of the film.
Performances: Sai Kumar is seen as the village head in the film, and his performance is very good. He does not do much, but his antics create a solid effect in the film. Goparaju Ramana is also neat in his role. Senior actress Lakshmi gets a key role. There are eleven key characters in the film, and all of them have done well. Everyone is trained superbly and gives solid performances. Out of them, Sandeep Saroj, Tinath Varma, Easwar Rachiraju, and Yashwanth Pendyala have done so well in their respective characters. The guy who played the one who passed away is also good.
Technical Aspects: Anudeep Dev‘s music is the main asset of the film. Reminiscent of childhood memories with songs.. He made the film immersed in the background scroll. Especially in the Jatara sequence, he brought the poonakas with the re-recording. Anudeep’s good understanding of how much to elevate an emotion and how to use silence will soon make him the most wanted music director. The cinematography work of Raju Edurolu is decent. He captured the rural atmosphere naturally. The production design and the artwork is to elevate the story.
Analysis: Director Yadu Vamsi has delivered a narrative that stands out more than the story itself. The plot is simple, something you might see in any town, but it’s the way the film resonates with different age groups that makes it special. For those in their 30s and 40s, the scenes evoke fond childhood memories, while for the 20 to 30-year-olds, it reflects the current experiences of rural youth.
Shiva, Subbu, William, and Surya are relatable characters who remind us of our own friends. Vamsi has done an excellent job of portraying the authenticity of these characters on screen. The first half is filled with humor and nostalgia, capturing the essence of a simpler past. However, the second half falters slightly as the emotional drama feels a bit drawn out.
The election campaign scenes and dialogues, reminiscent of Jana Sena and Pawan Kalyan’s activities, will particularly resonate with mega fans. Importantly, the film doesn’t target other political parties, avoiding unnecessary political commentary. Overall, Yadu Vamsi has earned praise as a director with this work. The interval bang is one of the biggest highlights of the film.
Verdict: Overall, Committee Kurrollu is a feel-good village drama with strong emotions and taut performances. There are so many relatable moments that the youth will connect to. Barring the slightly predictable storyline, this film ends as a good watch this weekend with your friends.
Bottom Line: A feel-good and relatable village drama.
Rating: 3/5
