Sriranga Neethulu" featuring Suhas, Viraj Ashwin, Karthik Rathnam, and Ruhani Sharma, delves into the challenges faced by three individuals from diverse backgrounds. It explores their personal trials and how society reacts to their struggles, offering a poignant portrayal of resilience and societal dynamics.
Story:
In Sriranga Neethulu, Shiva(Suhas) a young technician, is dissatisfied with his job and desires local recognition. To achieve this, he plans to erect a massive cutout of himself alongside a local politician.
Meanwhile, Karthik (Karthik Rathnam), a young man who feels like a failure, shifts blame onto others and becomes ensnared in drug addiction. He starts growing marijuana plants and retreats into his own world.
Simultaneously, Aishwarya (Ruhani Sharma), a beautiful young woman from a wealthy family, is in a relationship with the handsome Varun (Viraj Ashwin). However, when she suspects she might be pregnant, she becomes consumed by fear. Unable to share her relationship with Varun with her parents, who have arranged her marriage to someone else, she lives in constant anxiety.
The film explores whether Shiva, Karthik, and Aishwarya can overcome their personal struggles and find happiness in their lives.
Analysis:
Suhas delivers a competent performance as a frustrated youngster aiming for local fame by erecting a large cutout with a politician, showcasing good expressions and emotions. However, the role doesn't demand much variation, playing to Suhas's strengths.
Karthik Rathnam's character lacks depth, and he portrays a person addicted to drugs with singular expressions. Viraj Ashwin is passable as a youngster in love with a wealthy girl, attempting to encourage her to reveal their relationship to their parents.
Ruhani Sharma's portrayal as a young girl facing fears about her family's reaction to her actions lacks depth. Other supporting actors like Devi Prasad, Sajay Swaroop, Avarasara Srinivas, Vasu Inturi, Muralidhar Goud, and Jeevan Kumar perform adequately in their respective roles.
Director Praveen Kumar intended to deliver a subtle, emotional message to society through the lives of three individuals. However, the film suffers from a routine flavor and slow pace, impacting its impact. The story starts with Tanikella Bharani highlighting the gap between generations in society, showing how elders' advice often goes unheeded by youngsters, leading to consequences for Suhas, Karthik Rathnam, and Ruhani Sharma.
The film attempts to convey that if youngsters acknowledge their mistakes and strive to change, society should forgive and accept them, shifting the blame to society if it fails to do so. While the philosophical aspect is commendable, the weak story, lifeless direction, and uninspired screenplay hinder the film's effectiveness. Dialogues are average, and scenes lack emotional depth, with actors going through the motions.
Harshavardhan Rameshwar's music is below par, with forgettable, situational songs. Ajay Arasada's background score fails to elevate the scenes, while Shahank Vupputuri's editing is lacking, resulting in a slow-paced film. Tijo Tomy's cinematography is adequate, and the production values are substandard.
Verdict:
Sri Ranganeethulu, starring Suhas, unfortunately fails to leave a lasting impact on viewers due to its lackluster storyline. Director Praveen Kumar struggles to extract the best from the actors, and the writing falls short, failing to evoke genuine emotions from the audience. Despite attempts at emotional depth, the film fails to resonate with viewers, missing the mark in creating a meaningful connection.
