Tiger Nageswara Rao

Its a terrible terrible film.

It has too much movie-masala, its unrealistic, misogynistic, sadistic and poorly written.

You cant just kill ppl just because you have a valid cause of revenge.

There needs to be a minimum level of comprehensible reasoning for all over-action that occurs in any MOVIE.for this movie the directors left the logic at home and went on to make this movie.

This kind of movies needs to stop , they somehow fill the Man with a wrong impression that toxic masculinity is all they need to be a Hero( our society has enough of it), that the women are objects that can be claimed.i.

The storyline is grounded in a true character and real-life events, yet it incorporates numerous implausible elements. The narrative, at times, feels uninspiring and monotonous. The direction appears contrived and lacks depth. Everything on screen lacks authenticity.

The locations, sets, costumes, and makeup all come across as budget-conscious. Cinematography is subpar, with unsatisfactory color grading and an excessive brown tint that detracts from the viewing experience. It gives the impression of a low-quality television program.

The action choreography is commendable, and the visual effects are passable. The music, however, falls short of expectations.

Ravi Teja delivers an exceptional performance, while the female leads offer average portrayals. Anupam Kher and rest of the supporting cast generally performs well.

I would not recommend watching this film in theaters, but it might be worth a watch on an OTT platform.

Movie is weak, poor storytelling. No thorough research on lives of tribal people of Stuartpuram. How British restricted them to go to forest, used them as forced labour in mining and construction activities. How missionaries converted them for few sack of rice. Trust me no mention at all. Only focus on one character, how he reached inside PM office. Local MLA and police were only villain. 4 stars only and only for Ravi Teja. Rest like usual south cinema. Girls chasing after hero, few sidekicks praising their hero. Few unbelievable and unreasonable villains. One man kicking ass of 100s of people. Also, our hero in this movie is owner of multiple brothrals, and talks dirty with random girls on streets and trains. I just don't know how this movie was UA. Please don't take children to this movie. And remember half truth is worse than a complete lie. I just don't believe, this movie came from Agarwal Arts production, which gave us The Kashmir Files and Karthikeya 2.

A Mass-Masquerade of a Real-Life Legend Director Vamsee's Tiger Nageswara Rao, starring 'Mass Maharaja' Ravi Teja, arrives as an ambitious, pan-India period action-thriller inspired by the life of the notorious 1970s Stuartpuram thief. While it leverages the fascinating, morally ambiguous life of its central figure and provides a stellar platform for Ravi Teja, the film ultimately gets bogged down by a bloated runtime and an over-reliance on generic mass-hero tropes.

The film begins by introducing the almost mythical figure of Tiger Nageswara Rao (Ravi Teja) through the eyes of a police officer (Murali Sharma) and an Intelligence Bureau chief (Anupam Kher). This dual perspective initially hints at a complex narrative: one view villainizes him as a ruthless dacoit who challenges the system, even robbing the Prime Minister's residence; the other-narrated primarily in the second half-glorifies him as a Robin Hood figure, a savior for the oppressed 'criminal tribe' residents of Stuartpuram.

Ravi Teja is the film's undeniable strength. He transforms for the role, adopting a rugged, bulkier look and maintaining a fierce, unrelenting energy throughout the nearly three-hour runtime. He excels in the dark, intense avatar, particularly in the numerous action sequences. The raw energy he brings to Nageswara Rao, a character who embodies both an anti-hero and a messiah, is what carries the film through its less engaging segments.

The World-Building and Technical Aspects deserve praise. The production design by Avinash Kolla meticulously recreates the 1970s and 80s setting of Stuartpuram, a settlement historically stigmatized as a 'criminal tribe' habitat. R. Madhie's cinematography uses sepia tones and a dark, moody palette to enhance the period atmosphere and the grit of the crime world. GV Prakash Kumar's music provides a loud, throbbing score that effectively elevates Ravi Teja's mass moments, often recalling the grand scale of films like KGF.

However, Tiger Nageswara Rao falls victim to an overly simplistic narrative choice. What begins with the promise of a nuanced exploration of an outlaw's morally grey life quickly morphs into a routine, glorified hero's journey. The inherent complexities and emotional depth of the Stuartpuram community's struggles-the most compelling aspect of the true story-are overshadowed by lengthy, over-the-top action blocks and forced subplots.

The film's biggest flaw is its pacing and length. The necessity to establish the hero's messianic arc over a three-hour duration leads to tedious, repetitive sequences. A particularly weak element is the jarringly underdeveloped romantic track, which adds little value and distracts from the main narrative's tension. Crucially, the inconsistent visual effects (VFX) in several key action scenes and the de-aging of Ravi Teja are noticeable drawbacks, occasionally pulling the viewer out of the immersive period setting.

In its effort to be a pan-India commercial blockbuster, Tiger Nageswara Rao sacrifices the authenticity and complexity a biopic-style narrative demands. While it delivers on the 'mass' factor and showcases Ravi Teja's formidable screen presence, a tighter edit and a more focused screenplay would have allowed the legend of Tiger Nageswara Rao to truly roar, rather than ending as an exhausting, albeit visually grand, action spectacle.

"Tiger Nageswara Rao" is an average movie that, while benefiting from Ravi Teja's perfect fit for the titular role, has both strengths and weaknesses. The VFX, although good, could have been better, and there's no need for a heroine in the first half. However, the action sequences are a standout feature, offering excellence on screen. Director Vamsee's third attempt shows promise, even though his first two films didn't hit the mark. The BGM is good, but the songs are lackluster and boring. The second half of the movie loses momentum, making the 3-hour-plus runtime feel excessive. Some supporting characters lack the necessary connection with the audience. "Tiger Nageswara Rao" is watchable but not suitable for kids due to the explicit fight scenes and some objectionable content. In one word, it's a one-time watch movie with friends, deserving a 7/10 rating.