Namo Venkatesa
Namo Venkatesa

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Namo Venkatesa

2010
Movie
145 min
Telugu

Venkata Ramana (Venkatesh) is a ventriloquist. He goes along with the troop of artists to perform for a local Telugu association in Europe. Paris Prasad (Brahmanandam) is a tour organizer in Europe. He enjoys making people around bakras. Pooja (Trisha) is the niece of Prasad. Venkata Ramana falls in love with her. Prasad realises that only way to make Ramana bakra is to tell him that Pooja loves him too. Pooja is the daughter of a rich factionist in Rayalaseema and she is forced to return back in the middle. Her marriage is fixed with a guy she doesn’t like. The rest of the story is all about how Prasad conspires with Ramana to rescue Pooja.

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IMDb6.4/10
Google Users82%
Director: M. S. RajuGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Namo Venkatesa is a Telugu comedy film centered around Venkateswara Rao, who tries to impress the woman he loves by pretending to be wealthy and successful. He invents an elaborate backstory and lifestyle, which leads to a series of comical situations and misunderstandings. As he continues to maintain his charade, he finds himself in increasingly difficult predicaments, all while trying to win the heart of his beloved.

Critical Reception

Namo Venkatesa received a mixed to positive reception, primarily praised for its comedic elements and the performances of its lead actors, especially Venkatesh and Brahmanandam. While the humor often landed well with audiences, some critics found the plot to be predictable and the romantic track less engaging. The film was a commercial success, especially in its target markets.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its laugh-out-loud comedy and the strong chemistry between the lead actors.

  • Venkatesh's comedic timing and Brahmanandam's supporting role were highlighted as major strengths.

  • Some viewers found the storyline to be formulaic and the romantic elements underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's humor and the entertaining performances, particularly from the lead comedian. The light-hearted nature of the movie and its ability to provide a good laugh were frequently mentioned positives. Some reviews indicated that while enjoyable, the plot didn't offer much originality.

Fun Fact

The film marked the first time that Venkatesh and Trisha Krishnan were paired together on screen.

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