“Kiran Abbavaram and Neha Sshetty headline the much-anticipated film, ‘Rules Ranjann,’ which made its debut on the big screen today following a well-executed promotional campaign. Dive into our review to discover the verdict on this latest release.
Plot Summary:
Manoranjan (Kiran Abbavaram), aka Rules Ranjann, is a principled individual who relocates to Mumbai for a job in a software company. In the bustling city, he reconnects with a former schoolmate, Sana (Neha Sshetty), and quietly harbors feelings of love for her without expressing them. Determined to make her his life partner, he returns to his village to declare his love. The film unravels the journey Ranjann undertakes, exploring whether he succeeds in turning his dream into reality and the challenges he encounters along the way.
Pros:
Kiran Abbavaram contributes a thoroughly entertaining comedy narrative, investing his best efforts to leave a lasting impression.
Neha Sshetty delivers a commendable performance, seamlessly fitting the movie’s requirements. Hyper Aadi, Harsha Chemudu, and Nellore Sudarshan deliver acceptable performances in their respective roles, creating enjoyable moments, particularly in the second half.
The popular track ‘Sammohanuda,’ featuring Neha Sshetty, not only sounds good but also captivates visually.
Cons:
Despite Kiran Abbavaram’s assurances during the film’s promotion of a laugh riot, it falls short of this expectation. Some comedic scenes are overly exaggerated, including the performances within those scenes.
Kiran Abbavaram, despite putting in significant effort, needs to reflect on why his movies consistently fall short. Reevaluating his choice of projects and collaborators, including directors, may be necessary.
In addition to a weak storyline, the subpar and sluggish screenplay contribute to the film’s lackluster impact. Certain scenes in both halves fail to meet expectations and border on cringe-worthy.
Several characters in the film, such as Ajay, Subbaraju, and Meher Chahal, play minimal roles in the plot. Assigning Makarand Deshpande a beggar character with no relevance to the story and having Vennela Kishore deliver cringe-worthy dialogues were questionable directorial choices.
Technical Aspects:
Director Rathinam Krishna struggles to make ‘Rules Ranjann’ even remotely engaging. A more focused approach on crafting a compelling narrative, concise storytelling, and delivering meaningful dialogues could have elevated the film, rather than relying on outdated jokes.
Amrish’s music composition is passable but doesn’t shine due to the film’s slow pacing and narration. The lengthy runtime (158 minutes) poses a significant issue. Editing requires substantial improvement, although cinematography and production values are acceptable.
Verdict:
In conclusion, ‘Rules Ranjann’ falls into the category of a silly and excessively exaggerated film. While it benefits from Kiran Abbavaram and Neha Sshetty’s satisfactory performances, as well as the humor provided by Hyper Aadi and the gang, it is weighed down by weak writing, a subpar screenplay, superfluous characters, and uninspired scenes. Exploring alternative entertainment options this weekend is advised.”