Genre: 

Action | Drama

Directed by: 

Vivek Krishna

Movie Cast: 

Naga Chaitanya, Amala Paul, Prabhu, Abhimanyu Singh, Mukul Dev, Ashok Kumar

Gen-X actor Naga Chaitanya, while trying to break away from his lover-boy image and establish himself as angry-young man has landed in another disappointing flick after the damp squib Dhada.

Perhaps the scion of Akkineni needs to find the right script for the makeover as this one certainly hasn't worked. It is lacking in originality, has pedestrian performances and is a poor rehash of Nagarjuna’s Shiva.

Bejawada was touted to be a story that would realistically depict the rivalry between two warring groups in Vijayawada in the 80's and 90's.

Producer Ram Gopal Varma tried to whip up emotions by naming the film Bejawada Rowdilu that evoked a few protests, to which he relented by dropping Rowdilu. But this gimmick did not work and was let down by his protégé and director, Vivek, whose amateurish screenplay, dialogues and novice editing leaves audience in despair.

Naga Chaitanya has put on some muscle and shows his fiery side, whereas debutant Amala Paul’s emotive skills lack finesse. Baddy Abhimanyu Singh, who showed lot of promise in Raktha Charitra I, comes out trite in this flick.

Director begins the film with a scene in the Sarkar mode, but doesn't have the skill to sustain the mood.

Actor Prabhu is the undisputed underworld don of Vijayawada and relies on his lieutenant (Mukul Dev) to rule the city. Prabhu’s brother is Abimanyu. While Naga Chaitanya is Mukul Dev’s brother. Prabu is killed by his rivals and Singh spreads the rumour that Mu-kul killed him.

When Mukul is attacked, Naga Chaitanya steps in and begins erasing baddies.

Many ingredients in the film are reminiscent of his dad's blockbuster, but are certainly lacking in punch.