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7.3/10
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A girl falls in love with a boy after he helps her and manages to win the hearts of her family with his good deeds. However, she is unaware that he belongs to a rival family.A girl falls in love with a boy after he helps her and manages to win the hearts of her family with his good deeds. However, she is unaware that he belongs to a rival family.A girl falls in love with a boy after he helps her and manages to win the hearts of her family with his good deeds. However, she is unaware that he belongs to a rival family.
- Awards
- 7 wins & 12 nominations total
Richa Langella
- Manasa
- (as Richa Gangopadhyay)
Nadia Moidu
- Latha
- (as Nadhiya)
Banerjee
- Manasa's father
- (as Banerji)
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Telugu actor Prabhas' much-hyped movie Mirchi, which happens to be the next biggest outing after Rebel, has hit the marque today. Debuntant Koratala Siva, who has earlier penned story and dialogues for several hit films, is turning director with this film, which has soared up the viewers' curiosity to sky high. It surely lives up to their expectations with its sound production elements and good performances by lead actors. Mirchi is a romantic action entertainer, which is rich in commercial aspects. Prabhas' electrifying performance is the main highlight of the movie. Koratala Siva's beautiful story and punch dialogues, Devi Sri Prasad's trendy music, Madhi's beautiful picturisation, amazing choreography of dance and action sequences, Brahmanandam and Raghubabu's comedy, beautiful artwork, costumes and locations are the highlights of the movie. The predictable plot with some outdated and clichéd scenes and weak climax are its drawbacks. Koratala Siva has chosen a good emotional story, which is the paramount of the movie Mirchi. It has fast-paced narration and the director has got good grip over the tempo. The first half of the film has two stunning fights and three songs (two romantic and a title track) and a few comedy sequences, and it has all other masala elements to make you glued to the screens. The fight and twist at interval bang set the tone for the story. The second half is very important. After the interval bang, the movie Mirchi goes into flashback mode and it turns very emotional. The second half has three sentimental, romantic and trendy songs and an amazing fight. The movie reaches the climax with a sad twist, which is heart-wrenching, and should be watched on screen. Jai (Prabhas) is an architect based in Milan, where he falls in love with Manasa (Richa) at first sight. He returns to his village in Palnadu area to reform his violent family background. With the help of bank manager Veera Pratap (Brahmanandam), Jai makes good advancement in winning the appreciation of everyone in Manasa's family. Here unfolds an interesting twist in the story. Jai shares strong connection with a man named Deva (Sathya Raj), who is an arch enemy of Manasa's family. Meanwhile, Manasa also realises that Jai is romantically linked with another woman named Vennela (Anushka). What happens next will form the crux of the story, which should be watched on screen.
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Mirchi (A) TELUGU ------------- my Rating : ★★★★ SPICY ONE DUDE
STRENGTHS :- * Casting and Performances : Prabhas was great .....anushka was spicier than richa..... * Story Screenplay Direction : was interesting .... * Brahmanandam : for comedy ..... * Stunts Sequences : important for this action entertainer ..... * Interval portion : with a twist ... * BGM : rocks ....
WEAKNESSES :- * Songs : were bad ...... * Unlimited blood-sheds in fights....
FINAL VERDICT :- * Overall... it would a good family entertainer if the director would eliminate the wild action sequences ........
Stars: Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Richa Gangopadhyay
Mirchi (A) TELUGU ------------- my Rating : ★★★★ SPICY ONE DUDE
STRENGTHS :- * Casting and Performances : Prabhas was great .....anushka was spicier than richa..... * Story Screenplay Direction : was interesting .... * Brahmanandam : for comedy ..... * Stunts Sequences : important for this action entertainer ..... * Interval portion : with a twist ... * BGM : rocks ....
WEAKNESSES :- * Songs : were bad ...... * Unlimited blood-sheds in fights....
FINAL VERDICT :- * Overall... it would a good family entertainer if the director would eliminate the wild action sequences ........
Stars: Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Richa Gangopadhyay
Mirchi (2013) starring Prabhas has all the ingredients for a successful commercial film-strong performances, engaging entertainment value, and a meaningful message. However, despite these positives, the movie struggles with some significant issues that detract from its overall impact.
Let's start with what Mirchi does well. Prabhas delivers a compelling performance, bringing charisma and intensity to his role that helps anchor the film. His portrayal of the lead character is one of the film's strongest points, and his screen presence adds a lot of energy to the narrative. The film's entertainment value is also quite high, with a mix of action, romance, and drama that keeps the audience engaged. The underlying themes of family loyalty and the struggle between good and evil are conveyed with sincerity, and the film's message about standing up for what is right is commendable.
That said, Mirchi suffers from a range of issues that hinder its overall effectiveness. One of the most glaring problems is its derivativeness. The plot feels like a familiar mix of elements we've seen in countless other films. There's nothing particularly groundbreaking or innovative about the story, and it often falls into predictable patterns that are easy to see coming. This lack of originality makes it difficult to fully invest in the film, as it feels like you're watching a rehash of ideas from other movies rather than something fresh and exciting.
The film's length is another significant drawback. At over two and a half hours, Mirchi drags on longer than it needs to. There are several stretches where the narrative seems to meander without much purpose, and the film could have benefited from tighter editing to keep the pacing more dynamic. Some scenes feel overly extended, and the film's runtime contributes to a sense of fatigue by the time the credits roll.
Additionally, Mirchi is marred by a number of implausibilities that strain credibility. The film often relies on convenient plot devices and unrealistic scenarios that make it hard to fully engage with the story. Whether it's exaggerated action sequences or melodramatic twists, the film sometimes feels like it's trying too hard to be impactful, resulting in moments that come off as forced or unbelievable.
Despite these flaws, it's worth noting that Mirchi does have its moments of appeal. The performances are solid, the entertainment value is high, and the themes are delivered with a degree of sincerity. However, the film's derivative nature, excessive length, and implausible elements prevent it from reaching its full potential. It's a movie that has some good qualities but ultimately fails to stand out as anything more than a familiar and occasionally frustrating experience.
Let's start with what Mirchi does well. Prabhas delivers a compelling performance, bringing charisma and intensity to his role that helps anchor the film. His portrayal of the lead character is one of the film's strongest points, and his screen presence adds a lot of energy to the narrative. The film's entertainment value is also quite high, with a mix of action, romance, and drama that keeps the audience engaged. The underlying themes of family loyalty and the struggle between good and evil are conveyed with sincerity, and the film's message about standing up for what is right is commendable.
That said, Mirchi suffers from a range of issues that hinder its overall effectiveness. One of the most glaring problems is its derivativeness. The plot feels like a familiar mix of elements we've seen in countless other films. There's nothing particularly groundbreaking or innovative about the story, and it often falls into predictable patterns that are easy to see coming. This lack of originality makes it difficult to fully invest in the film, as it feels like you're watching a rehash of ideas from other movies rather than something fresh and exciting.
The film's length is another significant drawback. At over two and a half hours, Mirchi drags on longer than it needs to. There are several stretches where the narrative seems to meander without much purpose, and the film could have benefited from tighter editing to keep the pacing more dynamic. Some scenes feel overly extended, and the film's runtime contributes to a sense of fatigue by the time the credits roll.
Additionally, Mirchi is marred by a number of implausibilities that strain credibility. The film often relies on convenient plot devices and unrealistic scenarios that make it hard to fully engage with the story. Whether it's exaggerated action sequences or melodramatic twists, the film sometimes feels like it's trying too hard to be impactful, resulting in moments that come off as forced or unbelievable.
Despite these flaws, it's worth noting that Mirchi does have its moments of appeal. The performances are solid, the entertainment value is high, and the themes are delivered with a degree of sincerity. However, the film's derivative nature, excessive length, and implausible elements prevent it from reaching its full potential. It's a movie that has some good qualities but ultimately fails to stand out as anything more than a familiar and occasionally frustrating experience.
Plus:
1. Prabhas
2. Second half
3. Interval
4. Action scenes
Minus:
1. Routine story
2. First half
3. Climax fight
Verdict: half spicy
Mirchi.... Its really not that Hot. A special make of all mix fruit juice.
1. Sherlock Holmes predictive fight action at the first meeting of heroine 1 2. Brindavanam / bindass : hero trying to flourish the love in rivals house. U can see clear cut copy paste. Heroine taking hero out to show village. Etc etc.Brahma getting to know on where who why all about hero is very routine. Kajal = richa here sacrificing love as she got her family love in return.
Manchu manoj does same thing in bindass. In fact the first 20 minutes can be done in India somewhere in mumbai, Delhi. Italy is very expensive and unwanted. There is no location dependency.
Devi sri music is not up to mark. Just OK. I think is not paid well ;)
With out Brahma first half of the movie is utter waste. No one will be seated in chairs. What Brahma said is correct:-) he used every one (including audience )
Lets give a try to watch dude, what happens at the max.
Not an entertainer, just a time pass. My ratings 2.5/5
Likes: casting is good and every one justified it. Dialouges are fresh though the concept is very routine. Screenplay is very clean
And never missed out of the storyboard.
1. Sherlock Holmes predictive fight action at the first meeting of heroine 1 2. Brindavanam / bindass : hero trying to flourish the love in rivals house. U can see clear cut copy paste. Heroine taking hero out to show village. Etc etc.Brahma getting to know on where who why all about hero is very routine. Kajal = richa here sacrificing love as she got her family love in return.
Manchu manoj does same thing in bindass. In fact the first 20 minutes can be done in India somewhere in mumbai, Delhi. Italy is very expensive and unwanted. There is no location dependency.
Devi sri music is not up to mark. Just OK. I think is not paid well ;)
With out Brahma first half of the movie is utter waste. No one will be seated in chairs. What Brahma said is correct:-) he used every one (including audience )
Lets give a try to watch dude, what happens at the max.
Not an entertainer, just a time pass. My ratings 2.5/5
Likes: casting is good and every one justified it. Dialouges are fresh though the concept is very routine. Screenplay is very clean
And never missed out of the storyboard.
Did you know
- TriviaIt's koratala shiva's first movie as a director, though he had written story for many movies before
- ConnectionsReferenced in Mirchi Lanti Kurradu (2015)
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- Also known as
- Khatarnak Khiladi
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- Gross worldwide
- $5,676
- Runtime
- 2h 35m(155 min)
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