#rana and kajal's chemistry was tooooo good damn

[queenofmahishmati]

RADHA JOGENDRA

This movie is neither Nene Raju Nene Mantri nor Naan Aanaiyittal for me. Its the story of RadhaJogendra and so be it because man, what a couple these two were. It doesn’t mean that I didn’t think of throwing my tiny fists at his pretty face when he cheats on her but his emotions right after has made up for it almost... (nah, i still want to punch him for more reasons than just that)

So yeah, Rana-man does his eccentric magic again with this movie. And Kajal compliments him so well in every frame (my god *touchwood* you two). I don’t think any of you want spoilers on cause its been just a day since the movie released, so I will refrain from spilling the story except what they have already revealed in their endless promotional streak.

This movie is a blind love story (yes so much blind that he can’t see his wife in her eyes bc of what he did at a point) set in an edgy political theme, of a simple man called Radha Jogendra. We get to see his entire life - rise to power, fall and redemption all because of his need for vengeance that he actually tries to justify by saying he did it all for his lovely wife. Jogendra makes you love and hate him in equal measures. That constant conflict is apparent on the faces of the people around him as well, trust me. His only redeeming factor is his love for his wife Radha which comes under question when the smart but emotionally stupid Rani (Catherine Tresa) makes her entry. The only other character that I adored over the leads was Shiva (Navdeep was a cutie patootie), whose loyalty Jogendra never deserved. 

The cast was brilliant and Rana is in another league altogether after his phenomenal Bhallaladeva (there are many instances where you can see him channelling Bhalla). Kajal wins you over with her emotional portrayal of a wife with a steady moral compass that’s caught between supporting and going against her husband (she does that only after he has pushed her to her limits tho). The climax  was something I expected after the penultimate twist in the movie. After some unfortunate times, director Teja is back in action. He has left no stones unturned with the current political system in India and the story serves as a wake up call for the general audience (aka., the common people) to stand up against the selfish politics and the politicians when the need arises. Its a film with a meaningful message. Compared to the rapid time jumps in the first part of the movie, the second half was a drag (a better cut could fix it probably??) The songs were a part of the narrative and I liked them enough. But Jogendra’s BGM deserves special mention. Also, keep in mind that its a commercial Telugu film. So you might have to keep your grimace in check at certain scenes (they are very few and far in between). Overall, it was worth all the groundbreaking and sleepless promotions on Ranabae’s part. He did it again. Now rest my precious man!! 

Radha lende Jogendra ledhu...

ps. NRNM hangover continues and I’m killing myself all over again by listening to the songs!! If you cry during movies like me, take a couple of tissue boxes with you btw -__-