Chiranjeevi’s Khaidi No.150 is what everybody expected – a boss is back film with a lot of masala, but as suspected, a little weary, may be because Chiru tries to do too much.
The Times of India was not too impressed with his dancing steps. “But watching him hold his yellow lungi — which is wrapped around a gaudy designer distressed denim — and go Ammudu let’s do Kummudu to a waif like Kajal Aggarwal, something seems off. Way off,” is how the review describes the feeling.
The age does have its bearing: ” With the physical spectacle element gone of his dancing, the spring in his steps is missing, the famed grace and poise notwithstanding”.
However, the action and drama bits are alright, as are some bits of the comedy tracks. “But does it all come together as a film? We aren’t sure. But yes, Chiranjeevi is back for sure, albeit, ” is the verdict.
The Indian Express talks about the political content of the film. Chiru is a Communist by ideology who fights crony capitalism (the corporate establishment). From terming the underpriviliged as “extremists” to a sickle used by farmers to slash throats, there is a Left narrative overflowing in the script.
The take by The Hindu is, “Khaidi No.150 is an unabashed celebration of mass masala that goes over the top at times”. The film might not what an above average viewer might expect, but it shows that Chiranjeevi has got what it takes, the review says.
