Lingaa Telugu Movie Review and Rating

Release date : Dec 12, 2014
Author Rating : 2.75/5
Director : K. S. Ravikumar
Producer : Rockline Venkatesh
Music Director : A. R. Rahman
Starring: Rajinikanth, Anushka, Sonakshi

Story: -

Lingaa (Rajinikanth) is a small time thief who leads a carefree life. One day, Lakshmi (Anushka) of public television meets Lingaa and asked him to inaugurate an ancient temple built by his grandfather. Lingaa rejects his proposal, saying he is not interested in knowing his grandfather that left him in poverty. Soon, he was involved in a theft scam and he accepted the proposal of Lakshmi, to escape the police. He goes to his village with Lakshmi.
Once it lands there, coming off a heartbreaking story of his family. What does it know truths about his family? What is the story behind the temple? To find answers to these questions, you need to watch the movie on the big screen.

Plus Points: -

As always, Lingaa is again a complete Rajini show all the way. From the word go, it's Rajni and his presence in the pure screen that takes you through the film. Rajini excels in all departments, and carries the entire film on his shoulders. It is superb as the royal heir in the second half, and is especially good in the emotional scenes.While Sonakshi Sinha has not much to do in the film, she debuted south decent. Sonakshi looks good as the beautiful village and made his role sincerely.Anushka is apt for the role and complements Rajini during the first half. The film's production values are superb, as the entire second half and all scenes related to the construction of the dam were made abundantly.The first half of the film is entertaining, and has all necessary commercial elements.

Minus Points: -

One of the biggest drawbacks of the film's excessive length. The episode flashback in the second half takes forever to finish making quite tedious. The history during this time has been stretched, and go into too many details that are not necessary at all. At least 20 minutes of the film could have easily cut.Yet another drawback is that Rajini dialogues trademarks or thrills we regularly associate with him missing in this film.
Second half is quite predictable, and not a lot of surprises. There is absolutely no entertainment in this part of the film works on a serious and emotional mode.
The music of AR Rahman is below par, because none of the tracks fail to register.

Technical aspects:-

As said before, the film's production values are excellent. Manufacturers do not compromise on the presentation of their film on a lavish scale, and spent a lot of money that shows on the screen. The era before independence and visual meanwhile were designed quite brilliantly. Camerawork is superb and above all scenes that showcase the dam were shot well.
written dialogues for Rajini are below par, and the script takes a beating during the second half. Director K Ravi Kumar S has managed to develop the film on a large scale, but went into too much detail and stretchered film unnecessarily. As a result, he lost the good storytelling and could not integrate a lot of entertainment in the film.Anushka is apt for the role and complements Rajini during the first half. The film's production values are superb, as the entire second half and all scenes related to the construction of the dam were made abundantly.The first half of the film is entertaining, and has all necessary commercial elements.

Verdict:-

With Lingaa, it is once again proved that the fans love the presence of Rajini screen and completely love it. Entertaining first half and a rocking performance by Rajini are the major assets. But a long and dull booty second half the fun completely. Finally, if you are a fan of Rajini will appreciate the film. Otherwise, go in without expectations.