Telugu cinema lovers always show soft corner towards those films and artists who have got their homework done. ‘Ism’ is although rated as a regular Puri mark template flick it is Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s presence in the character of a sincere and aggressive journalist keeping the audience hooked to screens.
Just for the sake adding authenticity to the journo character given, NKR went for complete makeover building six packs body within a lean frame. Opening scenes on NKR in kick boxing ring have got astounding response from crowds. He also went for a slighter change in dialogue rendering to match with Puri’s stereotypic hero character design. The court room scene wherein Kalyan Ram nailed with his performance is rated as best scenes ever in his career.
All in all, ‘Ism’ elevated NKR by one more step as an artist. His hard work is really paying off. Above commercial terms, ‘Ism’ might stand as an unforgettable experience in Kalyan Ram career providing him a morale boost to experiment openly both on commercial and experimental lines.