Sye Raa (2019)
SYE RAA NARASIMHA REDDY is the story of India's first chapter of freedom struggle. The year is 1857. The soldiers of Rani Lakshmibai (Anushka Shetty) are wondering whether a handful of them will be able to fight the huge British army. In order to motivate them, the Queen narrates the story of the brave Narasimha Reddy (Chiranjeevi) who revolted against the British a decade before the 1857 revolt. The story then goes in flashback mode. Narasimha Reddy is a ruler of a part of the territory in South India called Rayalaseema. He is a part of a polygar which consists of several other rulers like Avuku Raju (Sudeep), Basi Reddy (Ravi Kishan) etc. All these kings get pension from the British and are expected to be submissive to the Crown. Narasimha Reddy however is in disagreement with this arrangement and is finding a way out to free his kingdom from the clutches of the British. The region faces drought and to appease the rain gods, Narasimha Reddy's learned mentor Guru Gosayi Venkanna (Amitabh Bachchan) asks for a yagna to be conducted. Narasimha is shocked as he learns that the last time a similar yagna took place was in his childhood and that time, he was married off to Siddhamma (Nayanthara). But the married couple was kept apart as there was a 'dosh' in their union and they could reunite only after another yagna. Narasimha Reddy is devastated at first as he loves Lakshmi (Tamannaah Bhatia). With a heavy heart, Narasimha Reddy leaves Lakshmi and advises her to use her dancing talent for the greater good. He then accepts Siddhamma and begins his married life. Despite the drought, the British officer Jackson (Oscar Skagerberg) asks for tax from farmers. He even mocks them and once while he’s doing so, Narasimha Reddy arrives and teaches him a lesson. An angry Jackson enters a village ceremony and eliminates 5 farmers and a child. Narasimha Reddy is so angry that he enters the British settlement, attacks the soldiers and then beheads Jackson. The other rulers of the polygar refuse to help him at first but then join Narasimha Reddy in challenging the mighty British Empire. What happens next forms the rest of the story..
Rating: 3.25/5
On the whole, “Sye Raa” makes an engaging watch with a terrific and emotional climax, superior making standards and has many commercial elements despite over the top scenes and lengthy runtime.
Also, this is a story of a freedom warrior of our land.
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3.25
Greatandhra.com
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Rating: 3.5/5
Chiranjeevi rekindles his passion and delivers one of his best performances. Chiranjeevi films are mostly associated dances, comedy and contemporary emotions. He steps out of his comfort zone and delivers exactly what the director has asked for. On a whol.
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3.5
Idlebrain.com
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Rating: 3.25/5
'Sye Raa' is outstanding when it comes to Chiranjeevi's impeccable timing and lavish production values. Technically superb, it has its share of spectacular writing moments as well. However, the ambitious and expensive film should have been far more imag.
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3.25
Indiaglitz.com
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Rating: 3.25/5
Sye Raa` is an Awe Inspiring Historical Drama with plenty of action episodes and convincing emotions. The film`s 1st half is decent with a good pre-interval episode. 2nd half is especially great with the Climax leaving a stunning impact. Although this fol.
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3.25
Andhraboxoffice.com
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Rating: 3.25/5
‘Sye Raa’, is an untold story of unsung hero Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. This is a well-made period drama with a high scale, emotional climax. War sequences are its highpoint. Also, Chiranjeevi’s performance is another highlight. The second half and.
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3.25
Telugucinema.com
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Rating: 4/5
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy will surely take the Tollywood film industry to another level. Megastar Chiranjeevi as Narasimha Reddy & the director Surrender Reddy will remain forever in the hearts of the audience..
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Rating: 3.5/5
The film is visual grandeur,magnum opus; one must watch it to experience different to witness megastar and rest of the front line cast. Syeraa has succeeded in adapting the historical text to the principles of cinema and providing it as a commercial film..
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3.5
Telugumirchi.com
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Rating: 3.25/5
Sye Raa is a must watch not just for its scale and visuals, but for its storytelling, patriotic moments and for Megastar's stellar performance as Narasimha Reddy. It has all the makings of a commercial blockbuster in spite of few lows and a lethargic firs.
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3.25
Gulte.com
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Rating: 3/5
All in all Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy has been made as a serious, soulful and purposeful patriotic film honestly and sincerely made by entire team. Sans slow take off and repetitive war shots, Chiranjeevi and the glazing star cast will make it worth a watch..
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Rating: 3.25/5
Sye Raa has long been a dream project for Megastar and after watching the movie one can understand why. It is a story of an inspiring freedom fighter with good emotional content. A commercial hit film that portrays rebellion Narasimha Reddy story effectiv.
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3.25
Telugu360.com
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5
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