Suhas reinvents himself as “Suhas 2.0” in “Hey Balwanth,” directed by debutant Gopi, with Shivani in the lead. Let’s see how the movie is and its box office performance.
Hey Balwanth Story: Krishna (Suhas) has always loved his father’s business and dreamed of leading it. After finishing his MBA in Hyderabad, he returns home, only to be shocked by the business. Thinking it’s better to sell and start fresh, he faces father-son conflicts. How he handles it forms the story of “Hey Balwanth”.
Performances: In “Hey Balwanth,” comedian Sudarshan steals the spotlight with hilarious dialogues and body language, especially in the first business-management scene with Vennela Kishore, making the theater laugh.
Suhas looks fresh but struggles to stand out among strong supporting roles. Shivani impresses with natural acting in both comedy and emotional scenes. Seniors Harsha Vardhan and Ajay Ghosh add depth, while anchor Sravanthi charms visually but needs better dialogue delivery.
Technical Aspects: The music by Vivek Sagar is impressive, especially the interval rap that boosts the twist, while other songs are pleasant. His background score enhances both comedy and emotional scenes. Mahi Reddy delivers decent visuals, making limited locations look fresh.
Director Gopi Atchara explores a fresh theme, a son unaware of his father’s work, initially shocked, then understanding its true value. Comedy, especially Sudarshan’s scenes, works well, though the emotional Suhas and Naresh father-son arc could be stronger. Overall, Gopi succeeds in handling multiple artists and a sensible topic without vulgarity.
Analysis: Director Gopi Atchara handles a sensitive topic with humor, with Sudarshan and Naresh carrying the comedy. The father-son drama could be deeper, but overall, “Hey Balwanth” entertains moderately and keeps the audience engaged without high expectations.
Verdict: “Hey Balwanth” is a light entertainer that balances humor and emotion moderately well. Strong comedy by Sudarshan and Naresh stands out.
Bottom Line: Light comedy, moderate drama, worth watching.
Rating: 2.5/5
