Monday May 12 2008, Hyderabad

'Kantri' enthralls Jr.NTR's fans

Directed by - Meher Ramesh

Produced by - C. Ashwini Dutt

Music by - Mani Sharma

Casts - Junior NTR, Hansika Motwani, Tanisha, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Kota etc.

Banner - Vyjayanthi Movies

This is the first Telugu film for director Meher Ramesh.He had struggled really hard holding four portfolios as director, story writer, screenplay and dialogue writer.He also penned a song in the film and thus played the fifth role as lyricist as well.This is the second film for Junior NTR after his changed physique. 'Kantri' is an Action-Revenge Entertainer.

It is more a film to bemuse the young and the fan base than the family viewers. Story: The movie begins with the story of how Pothuraju(Prakash Raj) becomes PR, the international don and is known for his nefarious connections and illegal dealings.He is supported at every step by Seshu (Ashish Vidyarthi) and both of them become kings in their field. On the other hand, there is 'Kantri'(Junior NTR) an orphan who is the life of his orphanage and takes care of all their needs.A deal of PR's gang requires a few young men and coincidentally 'Kantri' gets into the loop, he wins the confidence of PR with his fast thinking becomes a 'Kantri' for the wrong people.

 He sees Varalakshmi (Hansika Motwani) during one of his activities and falls in love with her at the first sight.Love happens between them and looks much better for 'Kantri, but then a small issue becomes big and Kantri seperates from PR's gang and takes money from Das(Sayaji Shinde) to kill PR.Before he gets to kill PR, he is told that PR is actually his father.The hatred becomes attachment, and in this process Priya (Tanisha) daughter of Seshu who comes from New York sees Kantri and falls in love with him.However, some incidents happen and differences rise between PR and Seshu also.

 How Kantri puts an end to all this and clears the confusion forms the rest of the story. Artistes’ Performance: NTR's performance is excellent in this film.His voice appeared to have gained base better than before.His dance moves really rock. Heroine Hansika looks sweet while Tanisha is for glamour quotient on screen.

Hansika has some role to play but majority of her role goes with bubbly acts but no big histrionics. Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi and Murali Sharma have added glory for film with their villainy roles.Comedy by Sunil and brahmanandam is very inferior and artificial.Krishna Bhagawan and Ali could spill laughs in better way. Music by Mani Sharma is an average show; there are no haunting tunes to take home.

The 'Kantri' title song sung by NTR is dominated by sound and music. Cinematography, choreography and editing are up to perfection and Meher Ramesh's hard work is impressive. Analysis: The film  is for mass cum class audiences.Technically the film stands on the summit.Leaving the length part and less comedy part aside, the film is a well-made one.