Raghavendra Stores

Wanted to view this movie in theatre as I felt there might be something new going by the title and Hombale Production. But somehow, couldn't watch it in theatre and now after watching in Prime, I'm thanking almighty that I could save money, time and also escape the torture.

While watching this movie, I strongly felt that the director is "Vijaya Prasad" and rechecked to confirm that it is indeed Santhosh.

Anyhow all Santhosh's earlier outings were successfull only because of star power, such quality is expected. Now that Powerstar is no more and rocking star is out of his reach, the director somehow convinced hombale to produce. Pulled in Jaggesh and churned out this movie, which is neither comedy nor an adult movie.

Jaggesh, doing what he does best and Dattanna again doing what is given to him. Both great actors are getting stereotyped to such roles now a days. Easy money?

I started watching at home and after 30 minutes, I had to switch it off as it was getting increasingly irritating.

First one hour is all about the "difficulties" Jaggesh is facing to get married. Next 30 mintues is again "challenges" for "first night". Everything is forced and over the head comedy.

At the end, there is a "message" which feels like copy pasted from some other movie.

These type of "star" directors are pulling down the industry and hope production houses like Hombale learn to recognize talents so that we get another "Kantara" type movie.

Before making movies like this, please go and learn how to direct movies. All the characters are half baked,not even a single character is fleshed out. There is no story at all. The title of the movie is also misleading. Jaggesh doing same old 90's vulgar comedy, all he does in the movie is trying to consummate his marriage and this goes for too long. May be he should try doing character roles, his time as a leading man is over or else he'll become like Govinda of KFI. Wonder why they fund such movies. Total waste of time. I think these people start filming and then make the script probably. 2/10 better skip it.

Beautifully written movie, very comical first half and emotionally engaging second half. Director Santhosh Anandram comes again with a very good social message. Very authentic backdrop setting gives the movie a fresh and mesmerizing look. The music gives a touching feel for the viewers. The screenplay was on point without any unwanted dialogues. Cinematography was outstanding and the actors have done a very good job. Lead actor Jaggesh was as usual outstanding with his comedy timing and dialogues.

Drawback of the movie is it's comical first half which masks the efforts of the social message the movie tries to convey.

Looks like director wanted to make an adult comedy inspired by old kashinath movies and then passed on a social message in last 5-10 minutes. Till last 10 min, this movie is adult comedy but director wanted to protray it as a social message oriented movie. Not sure how hombale agreed to produce this movie. Whole movie is about hero trying to get married and having sex. I remembered old Kashinath movies which had similiar theme but had better story and screenplay. After some point of time , sitting through full movie turns into torture. Kids will surely not enjoy the movie though it has a message related to kids at the end. Hombale needs to be careful while choosing the scripts.

After some point of time , sitting through full movie turns into torture. Kids will surely not enjoy the movie though it has a message related to kids at the end. Hombale needs to be careful while choosing the scripts.

The performances in Raghavendra Stores are outstanding across the board.

The film beautifully captures the essence of a small-town setting. Visually, the film captures the essence of the small town with its vibrant color palette and attention to detail. The dialogues are sharp and laced with humor, often evoking genuine laughter from the audience. Raghavendra Stores opts for a slower, more contemplative rhythm, allowing the audience to savor the nuances of the characters and their interactions.

Overall, Raghavendra Stores is a delightful cinematic gem that reminds us to appreciate the little moments in life.