Rana’s high hopes on his latest release Naa Ishtam may not be exactly realized. But the film, according to Rana’s tweet has larger opening than his earlier films.
This is his tweet: “Larger opening rev. than both my earlier releases #NaaIshtam all positive form all who’ve seen it. Could ask for a better Ugadi start. Tq”
Reveiws of the film, however, have not been as enthusiastic. Here are two opinions:
Rediff: Formula Film
Radhika Rajamani says Naa Ishtam is far too much of a formula film to engage audiences.
Prakash Toleti’s Telugu film Naa Ishtam gives Rana Daggubati an opportunity for the first time to indulge in dancing and action besides, of course, some romance The film begins well but soon loses momentum and the audience’s interest.
The screenplay is run-of-the-mill, with several loopholes in the script, and the plot smells of moth-balls. There are more yawn-times than exciting ones!
Rana does his best in his first commercial film. Genelia does one more runaway bride role but this time, she’s more mature and sober and one misses the joie de vivre she usually exudes on screen.
One India: Watch for Rana
Naa Ishtam has a decent storyline but director Prakash Toleti fails to come u with an interesting screenplay to match the story. His inexperience in a way mars the impact of the film. The music by Chakri is also below average. The poor screenplay and weak direction make the film into just an average movie. Watch the film for Daggubati Rana and Genelia.
