Gunde Jallumandi

Story Madan
Screenplay Madan
Direction Madan
Camera J Prabhakara Reddy
Editing K V Krishna Reddy
Music MM Keeravani
Dialogs Madan
Art T Nagendra Prasad
Action
Presenter Parachoori Kireeti
Producer Parachoori Sivarama Prasad
Banner
Release Sep-12-2008
Reviewed on Sep-24-2008
*ing: Ajay, Venumadhav, Dharmavarapu, Aditi Sarma, Udaykiran

Madan, writer of Aa naluguru and who has Pellaina Kotha to his directorial credits, directed his second film Gunde Jallumandhi with Udaykiran and Aditi Sharma. In this film, Madan takes on the feeling of love. Even though there are some downs, Madan is overall successful is what he wanted to say.

Coming to the story, Neelu (Aditi Sharma) hates men. she has her own reasons for it. She makes up a person - Rajesh and pretends to be in love with him. Meanwhile, Balaraju (Udaykiran) enters the same college. Neelu and Balaraju fall in love with each other. Now enter the scene is the Rajesh character. Neelu herself is shocked. Now, how did Neeru survive Rajesh and did Balaraju get to win her should be seen on the screen.

As far as performances are concerned, every one is content in their roles. Udaykiran seemed to have put on some weight. Even though debut film, Aditi Sharma acted as seasoned artist. She looked beautiful in some angles. Special mention worth is for the character played by Ajay. Even though the character span is short, he is really impressive in that role. (Madan is now planning a film Eela with Ajay in the lead). Comedy in the film is better compared to Pellaina Kothalo but is limited.

Technically, cinematography by J.Prabhakar Reddy is excellent. He gave good visual. Part of the credit for the lead pair looking good will go him. Title song is impressive but the rest will just pass on. background score is content. K.V.krishna Reddy's editing is also content.

Madan provided story, screenplay, dialogs and direction for this film. Madan did justice to all the departments. The film will surely be entertained by the youth.

First half of the film runs with good tempo. In the second half, there are a few scenes that feel dragged. If some entertainment is added in the second half, Gunde Jallumandhi would have been lot more btter. One thing is sure though. This film will give enough breath to Udaykiran.

Overall, Gunde Jallumandhi is a decent entertainer and can be seen once.