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Shehzada Movie Review
Plot Brief – Two friends Valmiki (Paresh Rawal) and Randeep Nanda (Ronit Roy) start their career together in the Jindal Group of Companies as youngsters. But later on, Randeep gets married to Yashu (Manisha Koirala), daughter of Aditya Jindal (Sachin Khedekar), the head of the Jindal Group, and the responsibility of the Jindal Group falls to Randeep. This happiness that has come to Randeep’s fate is disturbing to Valmiki. Later, a son is born in the house of both Valmiki and Randeep. In the same night and in the same hospital. The sequence of events is such that Valmiki swaps his and Randeep’s children in the hospital on the night of their birth. In order that his son may enjoy the wealth that did not come to him, Valmiki does this act which only the nurse in the hospital knows about. Randeep’s son, whom Valmiki brings to his home, is also named by Valmiki in a way that makes him seem more dignified, Bantu (Karthik Aryan). Valmiki’s son who goes to Randeep’s house is named Raj (Ankur Rathi). Bantu’s love and office boss is Samara (Kriti Sanon). The sequence of events unfolds so that one day Bantu realizes the truth. The next story follows what Bantu does to return to his royal family.
What’s special?- This is the official remake of Allu Arjun starrer ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo‘, a January 2020 super hit in Telugu. Screenwriter and director Rohit Dhawan has not changed much in the Hindi remake of the original script written by Trivikram Srinivas. The original Telugu film was also directed by Trivikram. Most of the scenes and his dialogues are also kept same to same. The movie is right in both cinematography and action department. Karthik’s spontaneity is a hit, especially for his die-hard fans. Kriti’s character has no special importance in the plot except for dancing and singing.
What is innovation?- It cannot be said that there is innovation in the plot. Such a haircut plot is not new to Indian cinema. The presentation, however, is quite fast. The screenplay has a lot of twists and turns that keep you hooked.
Where does it fall short? – Wherever the original Telugu movie, ‘Aala Vaikunthapurramulu’ eats up, Shahzada falls short in most respects. Of course, this matter will not bother the audience who have not seen the original Telugu movie. But even so, the audience who are watching Shahzada live also falls short of enjoying the perfect family entertainment like Shahzada original Telugu movie. I am of the clear opinion that the film is messed up in the casting first and then in the direction. Except for Sachin Khedekar, who plays the grandfather in both the films (i.e. the original and the remake), I think every casting in this remake is a mistake. Karthik’s image is that of a chocolate hero, so he doesn’t fit the plot’s demand for a mass or action hero. The performance of Manisha Koirala (Tabu in the original Telugu film) as Karthik’s real mother is spot on. Ronit Roy (Jayaram in the original film) is also ineffective as the father. The biggest surprise is that even compared to a veteran actor like Paresh Rawal, Murali Sharma who plays the role of Valmiki in Telugu looks very right. Director Rohit Dhawan falls short in bringing effectiveness to both emotional and humorous scenes. In terms of music, Pritam’s performance is decent. Even if you don’t know Telugu, the sweetness you see in the songs of ‘Aala Vaikunthapurramulu’ is totally absent here.
Watch it or Not? – Won’t be too disappointed but won’t recommend it as a must see. Instead, if possible, watch original Telugu movies with subtitles on Netflix.
Star rating – 2.5 stars.
