Sarrainodu (2016)

Sarrainodu: Directed by Boyapati Srinu. With Allu Arjun, Aadhi, Rakul Preet Singh, Catherine Tresa. An intense battle breaks out between an evil son of a politician and an ex army man who can’t tolerate injustice.

“The English subtitling for this Tollywood effort is rough, and much of the humor doesnu0026#39;t fully translate, but director Boyapati Srinu and u0026quot;Stylish Staru0026quot; Allu Arjun (aka u0026quot;Bunnyu0026quot;) succeed in transcending the language barrier with their waaaay over-the-top action scenes, and some infectiously fun – hip-hop influenced – dance sequences. Music is by SS Thaman, with choreography by Bollywoodu0026#39;s Bosco, and it impresses and/or inspires giggles in equal measure.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe first half of this fully ridiculous ride is the strongest by far, highlighted by a nasty fight scene on skates at a roller park, and ultimately, with a show stopping massacre at the ill-fated marriage ceremony that concludes Act 1. Sadly, topping this visual mayhem would be next to impossible, which leaves the 2nd Act as a bit of let down.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eLove interest for our impossibly unstoppable fighting superhero is provided – during most of the 1st Act – by Catherine Tresa, and – in the 2nd – by the very alluring and talented Rakul Preet Singh, easily the best of all of the actors in this film (and a fellau0026#39;s best reason for sticking around past intermission).”