Allu Sirish's latest movie 'Buddy' hits the theaters today, August 2nd. The melodious song captures audiences attention and the teddy bear which comes into life added more intrigue among the audiences. Sam Anton has directed this film while Studio Green KE Gnanavel Raja and Aadhana Gnanavel Raja have bankrolled the project. Hip Hop Thamizha has composed the music. Let's check-out the review.
Buddy tells the story of Aditya Ram (Allu Sirish), a pilot, and Pallavi (Gayatri Bharadwaj) an Air Traffic Controller, whose love story takes a supernatural turn when Pallavi's soul gets trapped in a teddy bear. How Pallavi as a Teddy bear with the help of Aditya finds her body forms the rest of the story with thrills and action. What is the motive of doctor Ajmal Ameer behind this? How did Ali tag along with the story? Forms 'Teddy'.
The film has some plus points, including Allu Sirish's acceptable performance and entertaining scenes with the teddy bear. He brings a perfect balance of humor and action to the role. Gayatri Bharadwaj adds charm as the heroine. Prisha Rajesh Singh adds a touch of sweetness and vulnerability as Nila. The supporting cast, including Ajmal Amir, Mukesh Rishi, and Ali, provide the necessary comic relief and depth to the narrative.
The film’s visuals are topnotch. The animation and special effects seamlessly blend with live-action sequences, creating a believable and engaging world. However, the film struggles with a predictable plot, lack of suspense, and poor execution. Many scenes lack logic, and the supporting characters are underutilized.
Technically, the film's direction, production values, and editing are mediocre. The film’s cinematography is noteworthy, capturing the vibrant energy of the story. , but the music is average. Overall, Buddy offers a familiar storyline with few entertaining moments, but lacks a compelling narrative and memorable scenes. The film might appeal to kids, but others can find better entertainment options elsewhere.
With a predictable plot and poor execution, Buddy fails to impress. Despite some entertaining moments, the film's lack of suspense, logic, and strong performances makes it an average watch. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 star rating for Buddy.