Arya-2 - Entertaining, on again, off again
Many years after Arya won our admiration for his unique definition and understanding of love, he is back as a psychologically unsound character with his own dilemmas and quirky habits in life. With highs and lows of his character, Arya-2 (though not in any way a second edition of that mature predecessor) is, nevertheless, both interesting and sympathetic. Kudos to director Sukumar for penning a totally hatke character. Though comparisons with the first part are invariable as one watches the movie, especially because of the triangular element involved, it proves totally unwise to make such juxtaposition for two reasons - one Arya has a different personality here, and two, Sukumar does not centre his film on love but on the peculiar nature of his awesome protagonist.
STORY:
Arya (Allu Arjun) is an orphan who is behaviourally sick in that he is consumed with possessiveness for his friend Ajay (Navadeep). Though the latter never accepts him, Arya still thinks Ajay is his everything in life. So, when some thugs scuffle with his beloved dost, he beats them black and blue. Arya insists that he lives with Ajay (they separated in childhood when the latter was adopted by a rich couple. Now he has grown into a software baron), and the latter reluctantly inducts him in his company. However, for Ajay, Arya is the biggest nuisance in his life; he short of consulting a psychologist to cope with or get rid of a sickly possessive friend. On his part, to score some brownie points with everyone, Arya has to pretend to be a Mr. Perfect.
The film is quite tortuous from here on. Allu Arjun has less words to speak, while Kajal tries to take the show froward on her puny shoulders all through the first half. Good amount of screen time is wasted in helping Geetha (Kajal Agarwal) prove Arya's true colours. Meanwhile, you have the soft lover boy Arya of the yore turn into 'Aparichitudu' emaciating Geetha's eve-teasers rather gorily (what is the need?). You will ask for a break from the nonsense.
ASSETS:
The film is saved by an exciting second half. Though here too, as the theatre of action shifts to Kurnool from the swanky software streets, the film threatens to border on the illogical, it takes an upturn with interesting screenplay. Arya's nature may initially confuse you a bit, but it doesn't matter. We sympathise with the character when Geetha tells Ajay that both of them are his weakness (Arya mana madhyana naligipothunnadu).
DIRECTOR'S PORTRAYAL:
Sukumar must be appreciated for bringing out as many humorous situations as possible when two male lovers and a female lover are on the trail, successfully in two films. He has a clear vision about Arya's character. The only problem is that we should not be tempted to make any correlation with the first version.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Arya-2's greatest asset is the riveting second half. It's biggest drawback is the slowness Arjun's character takes to grow on us. If it's intelligence and humour in the second half make it enjoyable, the drabness, tacky comedy (even Brahmanandam is a super-failure here) and excruciating scenes make it unwatchable in the first half.
PERFORMANCES:
Full marks go to Arjun who gets into the skin of the character in the latter half of the film; his dance moves are incredible. Navadeep looks charming and puts up a good show as a frustrated friend. Kajal doesn't make an impact. Ajay as Subbu Reddy is good. He has a domineering presence and also good comic timing. Shraddha Das has no opportunity to to display her talent.
ON THE WHOLE:
As already said, the film has too many flaws in the first half. Brahmanadam's (as Dasavatharam) comedy track is boring. In fact, at many points the film seems ridiculous. Thankfully, everything is undone by the second 80 minutes, which you will want to watch again and again.
RATING: 
| by RAKHI |
REVIEW -2
Arya 2 starring Allu Arjun and the pettie beauty'Kajal Agarwal' in the lead cast is said to be a very high budget movie and is sure to break the box office records.
Arya 2 music is scored by'Devi Sri Prasad' Close sources say that legendary actor Kamal Hasaan`sdaughterShruthi Hasaan will be
playing the ladylove for Allu Arjun, but has been replaced by
'Magadheera' queen Kajal Agarwal.
Arya 2 also starcasts Navdeep, Shraddha Das, Siva Balaji in the lead cast and is produced by Aditya Babu.
Two hot couples are sharing the screen space in this movie one being theAllu Arjun and Kajal and the other couple being Navdeep and Shraddha Das. Arya 2 will also have an item number to allure the audience.
Allu Arjun is playing the role of a Software Engineer in this movie.
Allu Arjun`s Arya 2 Album was released by Rajamouli and VV Vinayak and the audio function brought surprises to cheer the audience with a brief dance performance.
Arya 2 Album has rocked the state with quite romantic and peppy numbers.
via:movies.sulekha.com
Release Date:27/11/ 2009
Rating :3/5
Starring : Kajal Agarwal, Navadeep, Shraddha Das, Santosh Sahu, Arya and others
Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Written and directed by: Sukumar
Producer: Aditya Babu
Story :
Allu Arjun and Navadeep are thick friends and from their childhood they compete in everything they face in life together. Navadeep always wants to be a step forward than Bunny (Allu Arjun) and is always competes with him in activities like studies, games, music, dance, and so on. But as expected Allu arjun wins finally and stays always a step forward than Navadeep.
Both the childhood friends get into a corporate company and the happening life is well displayed on screen. Incidentally, Kajal Agarwal enters the life of both the friends and the two falls in love with her in the first sight. Shraddha Arya also shares the screen space along with the heroine of course. There is a surprise character in a cameo role in this film
Navadeep expresses his love to his friend Bunny and asks him to help him out in the love matter. Allu Arjun sacrifices his love and with his funny and intellectual tricks helps Navadeep impress Kajal Agarwal.
Finally the big day arrives, and Allu Arjun finds that Kajal Agarwal is in love with him and not his friend Navadeep. Then the suspense element strikes the spine of the audiences. But in order to know that who will marry whom, please visit the theatres as soon as possible.
Arya 2 starring Allu Arjun and the pettie beauty 'Kajal Agarwal' in the lead cast is said to be a very high budget movie and is sure to break the box office records.
Arya 2 music is scored by 'Devi Sri Prasad' Close sources say that legendary actor Kamal Hasaan`s daughter Shruthi Hasaan will be
playing the ladylove for Allu Arjun, but has been replaced by
'Magadheera' queen Kajal Agarwal.
Arya 2 also starcasts Navdeep, Shraddha Das, Siva Balaji in the lead cast and is produced by Aditya Babu.
Two hot couples are sharing the screen space in this movie one being the Allu Arjun and Kajal and the other couple being Navdeep and Shraddha Das. Arya 2 will also have an item number to allure the audience.
Allu Arjun is playing the role of a Software Engineer in this movie.
Allu Arjun`s Arya 2 Album was released by Rajamouli and VV Vinayak and the audio function brought surprises to cheer the audience with a brief dance performance.
Performances
Like always, Allu Arjun looks stylish and oozes energy. But his character lacks fizz. Sometimes, he acts as a ‘psycho’, sometimes an ‘obsessive’ lover and sometimes Mr.Perfect. His hairstyles also keeps changing in the film. His costumes are good though. Heroine Kajal looks beautiful. Navadeep’s is very passive role and has not much scope for his role. Shraddha Das is glorified extra. Brahmanandam as HR manager cum psychiatrist provides good laughs before the interval. Erina in an item song sizzles but lacks oomph factor like a Mumait or Abhinaya Sri. Mukesh Rishi does the role of a factionist with ease. Ajay as Subbireddy is good.
Visually the film is stunning with uber cool cinematography by Rajashekar. He brings richness to the movie with his great camera work. Also the artwork by Chinna and rich production values make the film eye-pleasing. But director Sukumar fails both as writer and director this time. In a desperate attempt to be as quirky as his original film, Arya, he crosses all the limits in characterization and ends up confusing the audiences. Devi Sri Prasad’s music is good to listen but on screen only two songs – I Love You, and Baby he loves you – are pretty cool. Some dialogues like Neeku Champenta Kopam unte, Naku Chachchenta Prema undi are nice.
Bottom-line!
Arya -2 is disappointment in every other way. Director Sukumar fails both as writer and director as his plotline is confusing and his hero’s characterization is negative. The film’s hero, Allu Arjun, acts like a psycho and his obsessive love and admiration towards heroine Kajal and his friend Navadeep evoke many suspicions. Although it starts off well, second half, especially towards the climax, is contrived.
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