Waltair Veerayya: Chiranjeevi-Ravi Teja duo is the only USP of this hotchpotch

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By Deepthi Nandan

January 13, 2023

Chiranjeevi’s much-anticipated Sankranti festival release, Waltair Veerayya, is finally out in theatres today, 13 January.

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The movie is about the relationship between two brothers — Veerayya (Chiranjeevi) and ACP Vikram (Ravi Teja) — and the challenges they brave for each other.

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How they take on dangerous international criminals who are posing a serious threat to people’s lives through drug peddling is the meaningful part of it.

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But instead of being honest with the story, director Bobby depends on commercial elements, thus turning the flick into a hotchpotch of action and comedy drama.

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The screenplay is so loose that the audience never gets involved in the story. At times, they even wonder if it’s a Chiranjeevi movie or a comedy flick.

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Barring scenes featuring Ravi Teja, most of the movie appears flimsy. Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja sharing screen space is the only USP.

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Coming to artists’ performances, this is a perfect multi-starrer for Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja fans. Sadly, Bobby could not make use of this great combination aptly.

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Devi Sri Prasad has composed the songs and the background score for Waltair Veerayya. His BGM is just adequate.

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Fight master duo Ram-Lakshman has come up with an impressive action sequence. Cinematographer Arthur A Wilson deserves a pat.

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However, Niranjan Devaramane could have put more effort into editing. With a runtime of 160 minutes and a loose screenplay, the film lags at times.

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Waltair Veerayya has been in the news for Megastar Chiranjeevi and Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja. That’s the only USP of this masala entertainer.

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