BOTTOM LINE
Malli Miss for Naresh
RATING
2/5
CENSOR
U?A, 2h 16m
What Is the Film About?
Malli (Allari Naresh) suffers from his childhood due to his father’s relationship with another woman, which breaks his family. This experience leads him to a troubled, almost broken life until he meets his love, whose connection to his past once again creates obstacles. The film Bachhala Malli explores Malli’s journey from childhood to adulthood.
Performances
Allari Naresh tries his best and puts in considerable effort, which is evident on screen. However, the narrative and the emotional depth required to elevate his performance are missing. This isn’t necessarily due to his acting but rather a lack of impactful drama and writing. While his performance is commendable, it doesn’t leave a lasting impression or add much to his career.
In terms of styling, it’s a mixed bag. He looks apt in certain scenes, but in others, his hair color appears slightly artificial, failing to blend naturally with the rustic setup. Overall, his appearance is decent but could have been more consistent.
When an actor invests such intense effort into a film, whether in appearance or body language, there should be at least a couple of standout blocks that travel home with the audience. Unfortunately, those are absent here.
Amritha Aiyer looks decent on screen, but her role doesn’t offer much to talk about or anything memorable for the actress. But, she does deliver what is expected of her.
Analysis
Bachhala Malli is directed by Subbu Mangadevvi. To start with, he had everything at his disposal, right from the cast and technicians to a production that delivered a visually appealing product. All he needed was to freshen up his treatment to present the story he wanted to tell. That’s what is missing from Bachhala Malli.
Bachhala Malli begins by establishing Malli’s childhood trauma and the reasons behind why he becomes who he is today. Though it takes time and offers nothing particularly fresh, it provides a neat setup to begin with.
However, the director did not attempt to bring anything engaging or fresh through his ideas. And some of the crucial scenes showing why the heroine agrees to Malli’s love, especially the scene at the railway station, reveal amateurish writing efforts.
Not just this particular instance, but the entire love track feels inorganic. Malli, being a drunkard who ruined his life, requires convincing and mature writing to justify his pursuit of the girl. This is nowhere shown.
Though the setup looks good and the cast is performing, there isn’t a single noteworthy episode in the entire first half, indicating weak writing from both the direction and writing team.
Overall, the first half, with a scene here or there and an okayish interval hook, ends on a disappointing note.
For Bachhala Malli, the second half needed multiple threads to work, starting with the most important emotional hook. The climax of the love story should either end convincingly or evoke tears from the audience if the drama buildup is effective. However, none of these happen.
Strangely, director Subbu failed to even establish a single unique trait for Malli’s character, which itself highlights the disastrous effort. For a rustic character like Malli, making his mark through body language or unique behavior is essential, but here, everything feels half-baked.
Even the villain angle is utterly routine, patchy, and directionless. Adding the songs that appear intermittently only increases the growing boredom.
So, does Bachhala Malli have any positives? It does, but only a few that no one will care to remember after walking out of the theater because they don’t matter much.
Overall, Bachhala Malli is yet another miss for Allari Naresh, who is attempting to grow as a performer rather than just being known as an entertainer.
Performances by Others Actors
Bachhala Malli features several notable supporting cast members, including Rao Ramesh, actress Hari Teja, Rohini in a brief role, Praveen, Harsha Chemudu, and Ankith Koyya, who deliver their performances as per the script.
Achyuth Kumar gets a key role, but the half-baked writing diminishes his impact, making it easy to forget about him while watching the film.
Music and Other Departments?
Vishal Chandrashekar’s background score is good and complements the overall rustic theme effectively, making it a positive aspect of the technical departments. However, the songs are a major disappointment. Once they leave the screen, they become forgettable. Overall, the songs fall into the category of an entirely forgettable album.
The editing by Chota K. Prasad could have been better. Though the runtime isn’t long, there are many dull moments, and some scenes feel disjointed, resulting in inconsistent flow.
The camera work by Richard Nathan is quite effective. The film maintains a consistent rustic appeal throughout, with every visual and scene reflecting this aesthetic. He deserves credit for ensuring the film looks visually impressive.
The production values by Hasya Movies are solid for a film of this scale. At no point does the production appear compromised, whether in terms of budget or quality. The production values enhance the film, giving it a polished and well-supported look.
Highlights?
Rustic setting with good quality
Allari Naresh, though not his best
Drawbacks?
No emotional impact due to weak writing
Poor drama buildup
Zero fresh treatment
Incomplete role development
Did I Enjoy It?
No
Will You Recommend It?
No
Bachchala Malli Movie Review by M9
Final Report:
Bachchala Malli is an attempt to portray Malli’s life struggle from childhood to his love life, set against a rustic backdrop. But the desired emotional impact doesn’t quite land, though the effort is evident. Allari Naresh as Malli once again gives his best in an intense role, but the overall drama lacks the depth and impact needed.
First Half Report:
Malli tries to appear intense, but the performance doesn’t align with a narrative that so far feels routine and ordinary. Some key elements, like the love track, come across as amateurish. BGM is intense and matches the tone. The interval offers scope for an improved second half. We’ll need to see if the second half better utilizes the intended rustic drama.
Stay tuned for Bachchala Malli Movie Review, USA Premiere Report
Bachchala Malli begins in 2005, with an intense backdrop centered around Malli (Allari Naresh) in Suravaram. Stay tuned for the first half report.
Allari Naresh, who has been giving his best performance in intense dramas since Naandhi, is back with another outing, Bachchala Malli. We’ll see if he delivers this time. Stay tuned.
Cast: Allari Naresh, Amritha Aiyer
Director: Subbu Mangadevvi
Music: Vishal Chandrashekar
Editing: Chota K Prasad
Director of Photography (DOP): Richard M Nathan
Production Design: Brahma Kadali
Screenplay: Vipparthi Madhu
Produced by Razesh Danda, Balaji Gutta
Banner: Hasya Movies
U.S Rrelease by Prathyangira Cinemas.
