Veera Simha Reddy, directed by Gopichand Malineni, is a movie solely dedicated to Balakrishna’s fans. The film features flying bodies, loud punch dialogues, and scenes that exist only to showcase Balakrishna’s character, Veera Simha Reddy, as a god-like figure. The story revolves around Jai, played by Balakrishna, who grew up in Istanbul with his mother Meenakshi. He falls in love with a tone-deaf singer, Isha, and discovers his father’s identity, along with enemies who want him dead.
While Balakrishna’s performance as Veera Simha Reddy is captivating, the film falters when it shifts focus onto other characters, such as Jai, Isha, or Meenakshi. The songs lack cohesion with the narrative, and the dialogues become repetitive as the film progresses. However, the film still manages to engage the audience when the focus is brought back to the main antagonist characters.
Veera Simha Reddy defies norms on certain topics, such as a baby out of wedlock or a woman choosing her own partner in a conservative household. The cinematography and score add to the film’s appeal, but the film’s length and predictability take away from its entertainment value.
Balakrishna’s performance as Veera Simha Reddy is commendable, but his portrayal of Jai is lackluster. Varalaxmi, as Bhanumathi, is a worthy opponent and actor, while Shruti Haasan’s character is underutilized. The film may not be family-friendly due to some dialogues, but Balakrishna fans will enjoy it.
