Suresh Kavirayani
Popular actor Rana Daggubati has always been on the forefront of supporting small films and once again, with the latest film 35—Chinna Kadha Kadu, he has once again done it. Lately, numerous small movies have been performing well at the box office and this particular film also had a successful release. In the upcoming days, there will be several major film releases, creating an opportunity for smaller films to shine. 35 – Chinna Katha Kadu is directed by Nanda Kishore Eemani, starring Rachakonda Vishwadev and Nivetha Thomas in the lead roles. Vivek Sagar composed the music.
STORY
Prasad (played by Vishwadev Rachakonda), who works as a bus conductor, resides in Tirupathi with his wife Saraswathi (played by Nivetha Thomas), a housewife and their two sons Arun and Varun. The family is content except for their eldest son, Arun. He struggles in Math and constantly questions teachers about the concept of zero having no value, stating that adding one before zero should not result in ten but instead remain as zero. This is how Arun sees things. Chanakya (played by Priyadarshi), Arun’s mathematics teacher, becomes furious and refers to Arun as a Zero before demoting him from sixth grade to fifth grade. Arun must sit in fifth grade with his brother, Varun. Arun’s suspension from school resulted from a single event. In order to remain in school, he must achieve a minimum of 35 marks in mathematics. Arun’s mother, Saraswathi, who did not pass the 10th grade, chose to see it as a challenge. What followed and did Arun receive 35 marks? Did he successfully complete the math course? What Chanakya did in the end is the crux of the story.
ANALYSIS
There are rare opportunities to watch quality films that are intellectually stimulating without relying on intense action, violence, or other excessive elements. This is a great movie and director Nanda Kishore Eemani deserves all the credit. Learning is inherent in the process of education and ceasing to question indicates a lack of learning. It is the duty of the teacher to address the doubts of children when they have many. Only when you are able to achieve effective learning can you place all the blame on the children. The film began by focusing on a Brahmin family, depicting their day-to-day activities. The interactions between Prasad and Saraswathi depict their deep understanding and mutual love and respect for each other. The scenic setting in Tirupathi and the lovely atmosphere indicate that we are viewing a K Viswanath movie. The focus gradually shifts from the family to the school and children with the arrival of the math teacher, Chanakya Varma.
Arun inquired about his queries, which made Chanakya furious, leading him to instruct Arun to move to the back of the classroom. From this point on, the directors depict the children’s friendship, their actions against the Chanakya teacher and their petty arguments. The pace of the storytelling slows down due to the numerous scenes, and it picks up some seriousness and emotional depth after Arun is suspended from school. Saraswathi saw it as a challenge when her tenth attempt at calling failed, so she made the decision to become her son’s teacher. The interactions between Saraswathi and Chanakya are very well portrayed and the director presented them in a meaningful manner with thought-provoking dialogues. Towards the conclusion, a specific scene becomes emotional as Prasad checks the marks while Arun pours water on the mirror. Though there are a few hiccups and the narration is also a bit slow, one should watch this film along with their kids. The dialogues are meaningful and well written. The cinematography and the ambience looks complete natural. The music is also good.
PERFORMANCES
Nivetha Thomas is the one who shines the most in artistes performances. She is a skilled and established actress who once again portrayed the role of a mother. She handled her emotions and expression well, particularly the Tirupathi accent. For sure, this part will be unforgettable for her. Vishadev Rachakonda also receives a substantial role and he performs exceptionally in it. His acting comes across as extremely natural. This one is new for Priyadarshi; he defends his Chanakya Varma role more than his previous ones. Bhagya Raj, Gautami and Krishna Tej delivered strong performances. All children are outstanding, with Arun standing out the most.
VERDICT
In conclusion, 35—Chinna Katha Kadu is a recommended movie to watch. Director Nanda Kishore Eemano deserves praise for both creating a strong storyline and eliciting strong performances from all the actors. This film is devoid of action, comedy, cop out dialogues and massy songs; it’s a pure and contemplative piece. You ought to watch with your children.
Cast: Vishwadev Rachakonda, Nivetha Thomas, Priyadarshi, Gautami, Bhagyaraj, Krishna Teja, Abhay and others
Writer and Director: Nanda Kishore Eemani
Producer: Sravan Yerabolu, Siddharth Rallapalli
Music: Vivek Sagar
Cinematographer: Niketh Bommi
Rating: 3/5
