Narappa (2021)
Narappa(Venkatesh) leads a peaceful life with his wife(Priyamani), daughter, and two sons in a small village in Ananthapur. The village head, Pandusamy plans to capture Narappa’s land and this does not go well with his elder son Munikanna(Karthik Rathnam) who locks horns with Panduswamy. Calamity strikes and Narappa faces a huge loss. In an unexpected manner, even as Narappa stays calm, his younger son, Sinnappa takes a violent route for revenge, leading to dangerous consequences. Was Narappa able to protect his family and lands? That forms the rest of the story?
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Rating: 2.5/5
The makers were inclined towards OTT release and it is good for them in a way. The copy-paste version of the original may not be good enough to keep the audience glued to their seats in theaters..
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Rating: 2.75/5
However, they are caught napping in the flashback episodes when caste dialogues crept in. Surely comparisons arise and the original star cast gets two or three points more. None can match Dhanush's performance. Those who haven't seen the original film Asuran, like Narappa. Considering all these factors,.
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2.75
Cinejosh.com
2.75
5
2.75
Rating: 2.75/5
Narappa’, the remake of the Tamil movie ‘Asuran’, follows the original movie scene to scene. The theme and plot of ‘Asuran’ are so strong. Sreekanth Addala misses the beat of the original film at many places in the second half. Noteworthy performance from Venkatesh as the older Narappa make up for it..
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2.75
Telugucinema.com
2.75
5
2.75
Rating: 3/5
Narappa is a faithful remake of Asuran and Venkatesh delivers his best. The second half sounds lengthy and slow-paced after a gripping first half..
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Rating: 2.5/5
Narappa” indeed has some emotional moments and is frame by frame remake. Still, it pales in comparison to the original Tamil movie on many accounts. Venkatesh and Priyamani's performance and interesting plot are the reason why “Narappa” works in parts. It could have worked as a whole had the second half was handled better.
Bottom-line: Frame by Frame.
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2.5
Greatandhra.com
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Rating: 2.75/5
'Narappa' balances its tenacious aesthetics with the action segments. Fine performances animate it to the core. But the second half lacks the ability to be immersive. There are too many cliches. Moreover, the BGM is not original, borrowed as it is from the source material.
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2.75
Indiaglitz.com
2.75
5
2.75
Rating: 2.5/5
Both Asuran and Narappa impart a message that is important in society. The two films talk about how education can make you rational and help in overcoming the caste barrier. For those who haven’t watched Asuran, Narappa will hit you hard and make you learn a thing or two about the oppressed..
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2.5
Indiatoday.in
2.5
5
2.5
Rating: 2.5/5
All in all, Narappa works in parts as a dark and gripping drama. The storyline is old and predictable, but the performances and emotional trail make it a decent watch..
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2.5
Deccanchronicle.com
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2.5
Rating: 3.5/5
Narappa is familiar territory for those who have seen Asuran. It might not be as smooth as the original due to some of the performances by the supporting cast, but it manages to get the message across loud and clear. The casting of Venkatesh Daggubati in particular for the lead role might also not sit well with everyone, coming across as tone deaf. For those who haven’t seen Vetrimaaran’s work, this is another film like the recent Uppena, Colour Photo, Palasa 1978, Dorasaani, et al that deal with the subject well. Give it a chance if you don’t mind watching a film that forces you to look at your own prejudices..
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3.5
Timesofindia.indiatimes.com
3.5
5
3.5
Rating: 3.5/5
On the whole, Narappa is a well-made family drama that has some solid action and emotions. The storyline is a bit predictable and things get slow in the post-interval parts. Those who have watched the original will surely draw comparisons, but the engaging narration and Venkatesh’s standout act clear all the glitches and make this film a breezy watch this weekend..
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3.5
123telugu.com
3.5
5
3.5
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