'Committee Kurrollu', produced by Pink Elephant Pictures and Shree Radha Damodar Studios, was released in theatres today (August 9).
Plot:
The story is set in Purushothapalli, a Godavari village that has feudal tendencies embedded in its political structure. The story, unfolding in two different timelines, revolves around Shiva (Sandeep Saroj), Surya (Yaswanth Pendyala), Subbu (Thrinadh Varma), William (Eshwar Rachiraju), Peddodu (Prasad Behara) and others. Owing to a rift among friends in the wake of friction over their caste identities, they move in different directions in life. Twelve years later, they reunite for a purpose.
Performances:
Sandeep Saroj, Yaswanth Pendyala, Eshwar Rachiraju, Trinadh Varma, and Prasad Behara are natural. They, along with the rest of the cast, participated in acting workshops extensively. Their effort shows. The film also features Sai Kumar in the role of a power-hungry Sarpanch.
Manikanta Parasu, Lokesh Kumar Parimi, Shyam Kalyan, Raghuvaran, Shiva Kumar Matta, Akshay Srinivas, Raadhya, Tejaswi Rao, Teena Sravya, Vishika, and Shanmukhi Nagumanthri feature in different roles.
Technical Departments:
Anudeep Dev's music is among the better aspects of the film. The songs are melodious, inspired and tuneful. The background score is never invasive or cliched. Raju Edurolu's cinematography is good. Pranay Naini's production design and Anwar Ali's editing are apt.
The film has the naturalistic vibes of rural movies like 'Care Of Kancharapalem' (2018). The effort put in by the technical team has a pay-off in terms of the aesthetic impact.
Plus Points:
1. Writer-director Yadhu Vamsi weaves a rooted story of nostalgia with a few genuine moments.
2. The buddy comedy genre receives an unsaturated, measured treatment.
3. The dialogues by Venkat Subash Cheerala and Kondalrao Addagalla may not be witty or imaginative, but they are not forced either.
4. The emotional scenes in the pre-interval block hit the right notes.
5. The non-cinematic climax. There is no escapism, nor is there an element of unnecessary heroism anywhere.
Minus Points:
1. Sometimes, the film seems to be more about nostalgia and entertainment than profound drama. The treatment is also saccharine here and there.
2. The second half is uplifted not by the script but by the performances more. The absence of a strong plot shows.
3. The issue of a clash over reservations (the quota system) in education and jobs is invoked and abandoned suddenly.
4. The political clash between the good side and the bad side is simplistic and routine.
Vox Verdict:
'Committee Kurrollu' could have been a serious social commentary on caste conflicts in the light of the 'merit vs quota' debate. It is a light-veined nostalgia movie with some heavy-duty scenes. Take your call!
