Movie Analysis of 'Bommarillu'
One of the classic regional movies that you just cannot miss for Siddharth and Genelia D'Souza's excellent chemistry.
Directed
by: Bommarillu Baskar
IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0843326/
Anthena. Inkem kaveli? Vellu aeithe nalugu maatallu
kudhirithe cup coffee.
Spoilers ahead...
I ended
up watching my first regional film (Telugu). Initially, I was doubtful if I
could even understand the film with subtitles. At the start of the film, I
found it tough to adjust to the subtitles with the Telugu language of the
actors. However, within a few minutes, I adjusted well and enjoyed the movie
and the feel of the characters fully.
Plot: Siddu and His Dominating Father, Finds Love in Hasini
"Bommarillu"
is a film about a guy named Siddu (Siddharth) who feels his father has complete
control over his life—what he wears, how he eats, how he talks. He feels that
his preferences are not valued; only his father's opinions matter. Despite
this, Siddu decides that two things won't be decided by his father: his career
and his love life. He wants his ideal girl to have many qualities, and one day
he meets Hasini (Genelia D'Souza). He falls in love at first sight. Slowly, he
develops a friendship with her, and they end up in love. However, Siddu is
already engaged due to his father's wishes. When his father learns about
Hasini, he asks Siddu to invite her to their home for seven days. If he cannot
find a single fault in her, he will permit Siddu to marry Hasini.
Powerful Performances: Genelia's Lively Character and Her Chemistry with Siddharth
I loved
how the characters of both Siddharth and Genelia are portrayed in the film.
Genelia plays a chatterbox who keeps speaking without a pause, with a cute
voice, very naughty, and unable to keep secrets. She makes friends with
everyone, even the ice cream vendor and the golgappa seller. Her way of
introducing herself: "Ha ha Hasini." Her phone codes: "Ring a
Roses" or "Ring a Ring a Roses." The funniest habit of hers is
the superstition that if someone's head strikes hers, she must strike it again
intentionally, or that person will have horns on their head.
Siddharth
plays the role of a sad guy in search of happiness, frustrated with things, and
he finally finds that happiness in Hasini's love. His expressions work big time
throughout the film. He dances well too, though I don't know much about South
Indian movies and their dances.
Climax: Siddu's Father's Change of Heart Happens Too Rapidly
The
climax scene, where Siddu expresses his feelings to his father, is impactful
but somewhat unrealistic. In real life, such a sudden change of heart is rare.
It usually takes time for such changes to happen.
Favorite Scenes: Involving Siddu and Genelia
The
intermission scene is simply awesome, accompanied by the background sound of
the song "Pari nishtha ga ma pa ni ni." (I can't write more Telugu
words.) The ice cream scene is one of my favorites— love the expressions
Siddharth and Genelia make during that scene. Then, their first head strike
meeting, the bus joke, jumping off a moving bus, the coffee drinking style, the
dinner table prayer scene, and many more.
Final Verdict: A Regional Movie You Must Watch at Least Once
Overall,
"Bommarillu" is a wonderful romantic comedy film to watch with a dose
of family drama, especially if it's your first regional film. You won't want a
better film than this to start with. However, I wonder how Harman would play
Siddharth's role in the Hindi remake.
And yes,
I learned a few Telugu words too:
Go: Po
What: Yedpat
You: Nuvvu
My Rating: 8.5/10
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