Pawan Kalyan is back, to the delight of his fans, and box office as well. Gabbar Singh came with huge expectations and delivers a success, more huge than the hype. In one sense, Gabbar Singh is bigger than Pawan Kalyan.
To talk about the story is not a point here, because the characterisation of the hero swallowed almost the entire story. The hero is not placed in some story, but the story revolves around the hero. It sounds a bit negative, but that is what it made Gabbar Singh a blockbuster. Comments like 'The story is routine', 'Too much heroism', 'no creativity', come into light when the picture cannot hold our interest. When we lose our interest on what is happening on screen, we search for loop holes, flaws, and logical mistakes. But Gabbar Singh will not give you that chance. From the word go, it makes you lose yourself in the grandeur of the star. It makes you forget whatever flaw is there in the film, just to rejoice in the mania, he creates. Pawan Kalyan dances, fights, delivers punches in a style that would become iconic for many years, acts, and does all that you want him to do. What else do we want?
After a spate of flops, its surprising to see the energy levels in the actor. A special mention should be given to Harish Shankar. His witty dialogues, edgy camera angles, and more than all, his capability to catch the pulse of Pawan Kalyan fans made this film a festival. This film is a perfect example of what you can achieve , if you make use of star power in a right manner. Many directors are stumbling here, by going overboard. Here, even if Pawan Kalyan praises himself, it is lovable because of his different characterisation. (BUt in RACHCHA, it is non sensical). You have no problem with the story heading in random directions because the narration arrests you, and entertains you to the core.
Coming to the flip side, Shrti Hassan is a big let down. She cant attract, cant emote. And as said before, the hero's character swallowed all other characters. I have a special love for the scene in DABANGG, where Salman uses his Rayban to cover his tear filled eyes, walks in his style with the trademark background score. In Gabbar Singh, the scene is too simple and without any emotional impact. The climax is abrupt, and sumos fly in the air. And the much talked about item song is not upto the mark. Malaika didnt suit the song.
But the flaws dont bother you as long as you dont think too much. And finally, this is the best commercial entertainer of recent times.
