Raj Tarun’s ‘Orey Bujjiga’ which was plagued with problems finally released on ‘Aha’ OTT platform. It was earlier scheduled to release in theatres for Ugadi but got postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Raj Tarun is completely out of his form now and needs a hit desperately. Let’s see whether ‘Orey Bujjiga’ delivered that ‘elusive’ hit to him or not.
Plot
The story is based on how rumours disturb people’s lives. Bujji (Raj Tarun) and Krishnaveni (Malavika Nair) are not known to each other. Bujjigadu leaves house to escape from his impending marriage. Incidentally, Krishnaveni also runs away. A person who sees the both of them at the railway station informs local residents that the duo have eloped together. The two become friends during the journey. Bujji’s past has an impact on Krishnaveni and she begins to fall for him. In the meanwhile, misunderstandings arise and Krishnaveni begins to develop hatred for Bujji. Rest of the story revolves around Bujji’s efforts to win back his love.
Analysis
The comedy sequences in the movie have misfired big time in ‘Orey Bujjiga’. Screenplay stands as a weak point as it fails to sustain the interest of viewers. Even though both hero and heroine hail from the same town and both the families are known to each other, Bujji and Krishnaveni don’t know each other. This doesn’t quite connect with the audiences. Director Vijay Kumar Konda has failed to conceive meaningful scenes that can take viewers through an emotional journey. ‘Orey Bujjiga’ has flavours of director’s earlier movie ‘GundeJaari Gallanthayyinde’.
Performances
Strangely Raj Tarun missed the ‘ease’ in his performance which he is known for. His efforts to generate comedy has failed miserably. Malavika Nair is strictly okay and Hebah Patel’s character holds no relevance. Director has failed to use Hebah’s glamour quotient. Senior actress Vani Viswanath played an average character which doesn’t add anything to her glorious resume.
Cast
Raj Tarun, Malavika Nair, Vani Viswanath, Hebah Patel, Naresh, Sapthagiri, Madhunandan, Posani Krishna Murali, Annapurna, Sathya, Rajesh etc.
Dialogues: Nandyala Ravi
Music: Anoop Rubens
Editing: Prawin Pudi
Cinematography: I Andrew
Producer: KK Radhamohan
Story, Screenplay, Direction: Vijay Kumar Konda
Banner: Sri Sathya Sai Arts
OTT Platform: Aha
Final verdict: Failed comedy
Rating: 2/5