Koththa Janta Movie Review

Behind the Movie Koththa Janta: Director Maruthi popular for vulgar content has turned to complete family entertainment with this film starring Allu Sirish and Regina. Let us see, how far is this new experiment for Maruthi succeeded?

In the Movie Koththa Janta: By birth, Sirish (Allu Sirish) and Suvarna (Regina) are selfish individuals who do not have the tendency to help others are working for Y Telugu channel in different parts of India. Their MD (Rao Ramesh) joins both these creative geniuses together to increase the TRPs. In the work process with new concept of ‘Kotha Janta’ reality show, they two gel well and romance buds up. While Sirish wants to use Suvarna and join another new channel with high salary, Suvarna do not want to go against ethics. Sirish plays a clever ploy of being in love with Suvarna but his selfish attitude results in break up. Now, the task of Suvarna is to make Sirish realize the essence of true love and leading a social life with others. Rest is the ego clashes, tit-for-tats blah… blah leading to a happy ending.

Values of the Movie Koththa Janta: For a romantic concept based on egos and attitude problems between two lovers, along with the plot, riveting screenplay and magical performances are a must. Director Maruthi never touched this genre of clean entertainment has failed to bring the much needed emotional activity on screen. On comedy quotient, he has shown the natural flavor with one or two episodes well executed on Sapthagiri and a filthy episode on Posani. However, the lifeline lied in managing the thread of Sirish-Regina which wasn’t enticing. Richard Prasad’s camera work gave a rich look for entire environment while Uddhav’s editing suffered with hobbling. Music by JB was an asset both on main and background score. Production values of Geetha Arts and Bunny Vass are uncompromised. 

On performance longitude, Sirish has put up an improved conduct compared to his first film. However, the ease other Mega camp heroes exhibit is still to be achieved. Regina is the saving grace and élan vital of the total film. Her expressive face, cute mannerisms and living into the skin of character made the film to spare. Chemistry between Sirish and Regina was totally dominative from latter’s side. In one line, she is just a show stealer. Among others, Rao Ramesh was authoritative; Madhu Nandan got a lengthy role, Rohini was meaningful, Sundaram Master was joyful, rest of Sirish’s batch including Sapthagiri, Josh Ravi, Eluru Seenu etc offered ample fun. Posani’s characterization failed and Sathyanarayana episode showed Maruthi’s tail pulling for A-comedy. Madhruima enters only in second half and she was as usual hot and tempting. Rest of the cast did their part.

Out of the Movie Koththa Janta: From Allu Sirish’s point of view, he may not be eligible with this film to taste something like a second film blockbuster of ‘Magadheera’ for Charan and ‘Arya’ for Bunny. Yet, there is a lot of scope for Sirish to grow up. Maruthi’s selection of Regina as heroine shows the clever tactic played behind the screen. Forget about the success, welcome point for Maruthi is at least for now he could make audience believe that he is a changed man now. He has the knack of catching the pulse of mass and youth audience. Unfortunately, the ammunition in screenplay and conviction in dialogues did not let the movie to take off in second half. Characters of Madhurima, Posani further added to the pain. The much talked about ‘Atu Amalapuram’ remix also did not live up to the expectations. Etching of scenes where in Sirish gets the realization and Regina asking him to prove the sincerity in love by beating the goons in climax are samples of Maruthi’s poor thinking. In fact, many of such inferior inputs made entire movie run down the drain.

In conclusion, ‘Koththa Janta’ has nothing new to offer. It’s the love story of two egoistic and selfish people amalgamated with Maruthi’s brand loud comedy. Best in the movie is just Sapthagiri’s comedy on TV show. Rest is a routine, boring and dragged fare.

Cinejosh Verdict of Koththa Janta: Folks, There is Nothing New.

                                                                     Cinejosh Rating: 2.75

                                                                                         Reviewed by Srivaas