Movie Name : Madha Gaja Raja
Release Date : January 31, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring : Vishal, Santhanam, Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sonu Sood and others.
Director : Sundar c
Producers : Akkineni Manohar Prasad, Akkineni Anand Prasad, Ac Shanmugam and ACS Arun Kumar
Music Director : Vijay Anthony
Cinematographer : Richard M Nathan
Editor : Praveen K L and N B Srikanth
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After a 12-year wait, Vishal’s Madha Gaja Raja was released in Tamil during Pongal and became a super hit. Today, the movie is released in its Telugu-dubbed version. Check out the review to know how it is.
Story:
Madha Gaja Raja (Vishal) is an easygoing man who falls in love with Madhavi (Anjali), but their relationship ends quickly. Later, at a wedding, Raja reconnects with his childhood friends and learns that they are all facing serious problems. He discovers that businessman Kakarla Vishwanath (Sonu Sood) is the cause of their troubles and decides to confront him to resolve the issues he created. What happens next? What problems do Raja’s friends have with Vishwanath? What becomes of Raja’s love story? Does Vishwanath harm Raja too? Find out in the full movie.
Plus Points:
Vishal delivers a decent performance, making his role acceptable. Anjali and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar add a touch of glamour to the film.
Santhanam’s comedy provides some relief, with his witty punches working well. The other actors perform adequately in their respective roles.
Minus Points:
The film’s story is simple but lacks engagement. The pacing is slow, making it feel even duller. Being a 12-year-old film, its narrative feels outdated. Had it been released when it was made, it might have been a blockbuster.
Some of Santhanam’s jokes feel forced and futile. The film also suffers from inconsistencies in storytelling. Scenes related to friendship could have been portrayed better.
Sonu Sood’s character is written like a typical old-school villain, adding nothing new. The film lacks a strong conflict to keep the audience engaged, and the hero-villain face-off scenes fail to make an impact.
Anjali and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar are minimally important in the story. It would have been better if they had been given substantial roles with more scope for performance.
Technical Aspects:
On the technical front, the film is below average. The editing is poor, and the cinematography is unimpressive. Vijay Antony’s music is passable but not memorable. The production values are average, while Sundar C’s writing and direction are just okay. Additionally, the Telugu dubbing fails to create engagement.
Verdict:
On the whole, Madha Gaja Raja is a mediocre action-comedy that offers Vishal’s decent performance and Santhanam’s comedy as its only highlights. However, the film lacks freshness, relying on a routine storyline with a weak screenplay and subpar technical aspects. If you enjoy comedy without focusing much on the story, you may give it a try, but keep your expectations low.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.5/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
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