Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi Review: Partly fun, partly familier

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi: What’s the story about?

Ram Satyanarayana (Ravi Teja) and his assistant Leela (Vennela Kishore) travel to Spain to meet the CEO of United Spirits, a brewery company, with the intention of striking a deal for their Hyderabad-based brewery brand, Anarkali, which Ram runs along with his wife Balamani.

At a restaurant, Ram introduces himself as Satya to Manasa Shetty (Ashika Ranganath), the CEO of United Spirits, without revealing his true identity or intention. With his attitude and easy-going charm, he impresses her, especially when he openly points out the reasons behind her company’s declining sales. Manasa is instantly drawn to Satya. What begins as a business interaction soon turns personal. They go on a date and eventually end up spending the night together.

Ram returns to Hyderabad after closing the deal, and his wife Balamani is delighted with his success, completely unaware of what transpired in Spain. A few days later, Manasa arrives in Hyderabad to visit Anarkali brewery and meets Satya again. Ram now finds himself in a tricky situation, trying to manage both his wife and his lover.

After a few failed attempts to control the situation, Ram finally reveals the truth to Manasa. He tells her that he is a married man and that Balamani, the owner of the brewery she has come to meet, is actually his wife. Manasa puts him in a spot, asking him to choose between Spain and pain. What choice does Ram make, and how does he deal with this tangled situation, forms the rest of the story.

Analysis

Director Kishore Tirumala, known for films like “Nenu Sailaja” and “Chitralahari,” comes up with a story that offers no novelty. However, what he attempts in “Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi” is to bring Ravi Teja out of the labyrinth of mass and action films. After a long time, Ravi Teja appears in a family drama and lighter-vein entertainer with no action episodes, mass dialogues, or villain gangs. In that sense, the film feels refreshing in the context of his recent filmography.

As far as the plot is concerned, it is a clear rehash of many old Sobhan Babu, Jagapathi Babu, and Venkatesh films.

The familiar template of a seemingly ideal husband having a brief fling during a foreign business trip, only to face trouble when the woman re-enters his life, is used once again. Kishore Tirumala narrates this age-old story in a light and entertaining manner, building it around a central question where the hero is asked to choose between Spain, the lover, or pain, meaning the truth reaching his wife.

Towards the end, the protagonist makes a plea to all husbands, urging them to listen to their inner voice. What that voice tells him becomes the climax of the film. Unfortunately, the resolution turns out to be weak and highly formulaic.

This is where the film falters. Despite offering several fun episodes and a few genuinely hilarious moments, the film suffers due to its predictable premise and an even more predictable ending. While it remains an okay watch, the dragged-out sequences dilute the overall impact.

Kishore Tirumala packs the film with all kinds of elements meant purely for entertainment. From remixing the Karthika Deepam song into a DJ-style number, to including the dream mass song Vaammo Vaayyo featuring Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath, to spoofs like Manchu Manoj’s “mixing sugar in generator” dialogue, the director leaves no stone unturned. These moments work initially but later feel like an exercise to stretch the runtime without adding much value.

The introduction of Tarak Ponnappa and his supposed villainy, along with Ajay Ghosh appearing as a Chinese character, only further dilute the narrative. These episodes neither add tension nor contribute meaningfully to the story.

Ravi Teja, however, is refreshingly good in a role that has no action or mass moments. He stays true to the character of a man caught between his wife and lover. Sporting blazers and upper coats throughout, he looks trendy and fits comfortably into the role.

Dimple Hayathi is neat as Balamani, a wife who trusts her husband blindly. Ashika Ranganath looks glamorous, though she needs to improve her expressions. Satya provides some laughs initially, but his character turns repetitive after a point. Vennela Kishore, as Ravi Teja’s PA, does justice to his role. Sunil gets some genuinely hilarious moments, especially in the Bhimavaram flashback episode. ’90s actor Rohan brings in a few laughs with his “Baabai” dialogue, while Muralidhar Gowd’s portion does not register much.

Bheems delivers catchy songs. Addham Mundu, Bella Bella, and Vaammo Vaayyo all work well. The cinematography and production values are rich. Surprisingly, it is hard to believe that National Award-winning editor Sreekar Prasad allowed several unnecessary episodes in the second half, leading to a dragged narrative. As a writer-director, Kishore Tirumala succeeds only in parts.

Bottom Line

“Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi” has a familiar story that has appeared in several films before. Kishore Tirumala does not offer anything new, except placing Ravi Teja in an entertaining and lighter-vein setup. While the film has its fun moments, the dragged sequences and predictable ending turn it into a missed opportunity. Still, it is a watchable and comparatively better entertainer among Ravi Teja’s recent outings.

Rating: 2.5/5

By: Jalapathi Gudelli