Hey Balwanth movie review
Cast – Suhas, V K Naresh, Shivani Nagaram, Vennela Kishore, Harsha Vardhan, Sudarshan, Sravanthi Chokarapu, Ajay Ghosh, Annapurnamma, Babu Mohan
Directors – Gopi Atchara
Producers – B. Narendra Reddy
Banner – Trishul Visionary Studios
Music – Vivek Sagar
Runtime – 02 Hrs 14 Mins
Genre – Comedy Drama
Release Date – 20-02-2025
Background-
Suhas, after a string of films that didn’t quite deliver the expected results, took a break and returned with Hey Balwanth. The film underwent a title change from Hey Bhagawan to Hey Balwanth due to censor objections. With promotions handled by Vamsi Nandipati and Bunny Vasu, the movie generated curiosity among audiences before release.
Plot-
Krishna (Suhas), inspired by his hardworking father (Naresh), dreams of taking over the family business after completing his post-graduation. However, his father insists he find a job elsewhere. Krishna joins an NGO managed by Mithra (Shivani Nagaram), where love blossoms. When his father suffers a heart attack, Krishna steps in to run the family business. The story unfolds around his struggles, the family’s involvement, and the challenges of balancing love and responsibility.
Artists Performances-
Suhas shines in comedy sequences, delivering effortless humor and decent emotional depth. Shivani Nagaram impresses with her dialogue delivery, especially in comedic portions. Sudarshan steals the show with impeccable timing, generating consistent laughs. Naresh adds emotional weight, though his comedy scenes could have been better written. Vennela Kishore, Harsha Vardhan, and Ajay Ghosh contribute with scattered humor. Senior actors Annapurnamma and Babu Mohan leave a mark in crucial roles.
Technicalities:-
Vivek Sagar’s music offers two decent songs and an adequate background score. Cinematography by Mahi Reddy Pandugula is competent, while editing by Viplav Nysdam could have been tighter in the second half. Production values are solid, and the director Gopi Atchara deserves credit for attempting a clean comedy without resorting to below-the-belt humor.
Positives”-
- Fun portions that keep the audience engaged
- Sudarshan’s impeccable comedy timing
- A few well-written dialogues
- Clean humor without unnecessary vulgarity
Negatives:-
- Unexciting drama portions
- Clichéd narration in the second half
- Melodrama that feels forced
- Weak execution of emotional sequences
Analysis:-
The film’s promotional campaign cleverly revolved around the family business angle, sparking curiosity. The comedy portions, especially those involving Sudarshan, work well and provide genuine entertainment. Suhas’s effortless humor and Shivani’s engaging performance add charm. The dialogues, particularly those highlighting father-son emotions, resonate strongly. However, the film falters when it shifts from comedy to drama. The transition feels abrupt, and the serious portions lack depth and freshness. The third act, intended to justify the profession and add emotional weight, ends up dragging with bland execution. While the comedy is clean and enjoyable, the drama feels clichéd and uninspired. The film succeeds partially, offering laughs but failing to deliver a compelling emotional arc. Overall, Hey Balwanth entertains in parts but struggles to maintain consistency.Final verdict :- Fun worked, drama did not.
Rating :- 2.75/5
