Friday, August 12, 2016

Babu Bangaram - Review

Release date : August 12, 2016

123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5

Director : Maruthi

Producer : S. Naga Vamshi, P. D. V. Prasad

Music Director : Ghibran

Starring : Venkatesh, Nayanthara, Brahmanandam, Posani, Pruthivi

It has been quite some time since we have seen Victory Venkatesh in action. After a long gap, he is back with a commercial entertainer in the form of Babu Bangaram. Directed by Maruthi, this film has hit the screens today and let’s now see how it turns out to be.

Story:-

Sailaja (Nayanthara) is the daughter of an accused (Jayaprakash) who is on the run. This is the time when ACP Krishna(Venkatesh) enters the scene and starts getting close to Sailu.

In this process, he also falls in love with her but to his bad luck, Sailu finds out that Krishna has done all this only to arrest her dad. Things get upset between the couple and they break up with each other.

Rest of the story is as to how Krishna gets serious with his investigation and catches the culprits and wins his love back.

Plus Points:-

Venkatesh is one of the biggest highlights of the film. After a long gap, he makes a stunning comeback in his trademark funny role. He is amazing as ACP Krishna and evokes superb laughs. The way he has showcased variations in his role during the second half and climax look supremely good.

Nayanthara looks stunning in the film. More than the performance, it is her looks that catches your imagination here. Her chemistry with Venky is awesome and looks quite refreshing. Songs have been shot nicely as both the lead pair look stunning on screen. First half of the film has ample entertainment.

30 years Pruthivi is hilarious as Battayi Babaji. All his scenes with Venky and Nayan have been executed well in the first half. Maruthi has designed a superb role for him and he brings the house down on fire.

Minus Points:-

The story of the film is quite routine and has nothing much interesting to offer. Maruthi just plays around with Venky’s stardom and tries to reintroduce him in a central role which looks just about okay at times. Brahmanandam fails to entertain in his role.

Most of the second half gets too serious and has no novel elements. Posani tries to salvage things with his comedy but matters get slightly boring during this time. The film is hugely predictable and you can know the twist right after the first half itself.

Technical Aspects:-

Production values are very good and so is Ghibran’s music. Maruthi’s screenplay is neat as he takes a routine story and narrates it with enough fun. Dialogues have been written with a lot of wit and work well with characters of Venky and Pruthvi. Camera work is stunning and showcases the film in a superb light.

Coming to the director Maruthi, he has done a decent job with the film. He extracts superb performance from Venky and showcases him in different shades. While he executes the first half in a hilarious way, he makes the second part a bit serious. However, Maruthi score heavily as he ends the last fifteen minutes with some good dose of comedy and brings vintage Venky back.

Verdict:-

On the whole, Babu Bangaram showcases Venky in yet another interesting role after a long time. Venky’s performance in various shades and decent comedy during the first half are huge assets. But the film takes a back seat during the second half as things get a bit serious. However, Maruthi deals things cleverly and ends the proceedings on a interesting note. Finally, If you keep your expectations in check and ignore the routine story line, you can happily watch this time pass entertainer with your entire family.

Friday, July 22, 2016

Kabali Review and Rating

Indian Tamil-language gangster-drama film written and directed by Pa. Ranjith. With the craze that has been established for Rajinikanth in both the Telugu states, the makers of the Tamil version have been releasing the Kabali film in Telugu movie and hindi movie too. While the Tamil version of the film got a title Kabali, the makers decided to put the same Kabali Movie title for the Telugu version as well which is the best thing to avoid unnecessary confusion as the title sounds great in both the languages.

Kabali Movie Rating: 3.25/5

Directed by Pa. Ranjith
Produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, Shanmukh, Praveen
Written by Pa. Ranjith Starring Rajinikanth Winston Chao Radhika Apte
Music by Santhosh Narayanan
Cinematography G. Murali
Edited by Praveen K.L Production
Company V Creations
Distributed by Abhishek Pictures
Release dates 22 July 2016
Running time 152 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
Budget 40 crore

Kabali Movie P Review Story ( Telugu / Tamil ) :

This film Kabali is the dubbed version for the Tamil film Kabali. Rajinikanth is going to be seen in the title character and he plays a aged gangster in Malaysia, whilst Taiwanese actor Winston Chao, Radhika Apte, Dhansika, Dinesh Ravi, Kalaiyarasan, and John Vijay star in other pivotal roles.

The makers have began their shoot for the film in the month of August last year in Chennai and successfully wrapped it up in less days which finally resulted the film entering the theatres now. The shooting of the film Kabali mostly occurred in Malaysia, smaller scenes were shot in Bangkok and Hong Kong as well. The film is slated for release on 22 July 2016 which is going to be a friday.

Positives :

Rajinikanth
Performances
Music
Background Score

Dialogues Negatives :

Screenplay
Direction
Narration

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Patas Movie 1st Week Box Office Collections

Patas 1st Weekend Collections:

Nizam: Rs 1.80 crore

Ceeded: Rs 83 lakhs

Vizag: Rs 54 lakhs

Guntur: Rs 46 lakhs

Krishna: Rs 38 lakhs

East: Rs 26 lakhs

West: Rs 23 lakhs

Nellore: Rs 16 lakhs

Patas AP & Nizam First Weekend Collections (share): Rs 4.66 crore

Patas AP & Nizam First Weekend Collections (gross): Rs 6.56 crore

Patas Worldwide First Weekend Collections (share): Rs 5.26 crore (includes Karnataka & Rest of India: Rs 25 lakhs; Overseas: Rs 35 lakhs)

Patas 1st Weekend Collections:

Nizam: Rs 1.80 crore

Ceeded: Rs 83 lakhs

Vizag: Rs 54 lakhs

Guntur: Rs 46 lakhs

Krishna: Rs 38 lakhs

East: Rs 26 lakhs

West: Rs 23 lakhs

Nellore: Rs 16 lakhs

Patas AP & Nizam First Weekend Collections (share): Rs 4.66 crore

Patas AP & Nizam First Weekend Collections (gross): Rs 6.56 crore

Patas Worldwide First Weekend Collections (share): Rs 5.26 crore (includes Karnataka & Rest of India: Rs 25 lakhs; Overseas: Rs 35 lakhs)

Patas Worldwide First Weekend Collections (gross): Rs 7.81 crore

- See more at: http://www.aptoday.com/movienews/patas-1st-weekend-collections/6561/#sthash.nb8EKtw5.dpuf

Pataas Teaser HD - Kalyan Ram, Brahmanandam, MS Narayana - Patas First Look Trailer

Jr NTR's Temper Movie Audio Launch Teaser | Kajal Aggarwal | Puri Jagannadh ! Songs

1. Song : "Choolenge Aasme"
Lyrics: Viswa
Singers: Adnan Sami, Ramya Behara, Veena Ghantasala

2. Song: "Temper"
Lyrics: Bhaskara Bhatla, Rahul (Rap)
Singer: Uma Neha, MLR Karthikeyan, Bhargavi Pillai, Simha

3. Song: "Devudaa"
Lyrics: Bhaskara Bhatla
Singers: Anuup Rubens, Puri Jagannadh

4. Song: "One More Time"
Lyrics: Kandikonda
Singers: Ranjith, Lipsika

5. "Ittage Rechipodam"
Lyrics: Bhaskara Bhatla
Singers: Geetha Madhuri, Dhanunjay, Anudeep, Arun

6. "Theme Music"
Lyrics: Rahul (Rap)
Singers: Hymanth, Arun, Anudeep and Dhananjay

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

How to Use Animal Symbology in Design + Inspirational Showcase

1. The Bat

Let’s begin with the most evil animal symbol. It’s the bat. Bats are regarded as symbols of death, superstition, fear, night, and cult. They are often mixed up with witchcraft and occults in the Western folktales. You will be surprised, but Chinese, on the contrary, believe that a bat is a sign of happiness and good fortune. The Africans and ancient Greeks believed it was a symbol of articulacy.

2. The Bear

The bear is a symbol of strength, courage and tenacity. It also represents a gentle friendship and a docile follower in camouflage. However, bear’s love for honey adds up an amusing element into the symbol of power and dignity.

3. The Bird

A bird is a symbol of human soul. It represents the best of its qualities like: goodness, joy, wisdom and intelligence. In Western art the bird symbolizes the air, connection throughout the life time. The bird flight symbolizes the trip of our soul to the future. Additionally the flying birds represent hope, beauty and transcendence.

4. The Bull

The bull symbolizes fighting ability and male fertility. What’s more, the symbol of the bull stands for valor and magnanimity ever since the prehistoric times.

5. The Butterfly

The pretty butterfly represents the soul and resurrection in several parts of the world. In other words, the butterfly is a symbol of life and its cycle.

6. The Cat

The cat is a symbol for spiritual power, freedom, love of liberty and even bad luck in Japan. The black cat is associated with cunning of evil in the Celtic world and damnific djinns in the Islamic world.

7. The Dog

The dog is a symbol of companion and guardian. Dogs are very positive; they are loyal, faithful, honest and willing to fight the injustice.

8. The Dolphin

The dolphin is a symbol of salvation, transformation and love.

9. The Eagle

The eagle is a symbol of power, action, speed and perception. Eagles have the power, intuition, creativity, balance and grace. Their vision is sharp which gives them the ability to see the hidden truth and spiritual principles. The eagle has been adopted as an emblem round the globe.

10. The Elephant

In China, India and Africa, the elephant is a symbol of power, dignity, intelligence and peace. They also have a great memory!

11. The Fox

Look at this sly muzzle. The fox is a symbol of intelligence, cunning and slyness. In the medieval period, it even appeared as a symbol of the devil but in China and Japan people believe that the fox brings wealth.

12. The Horse

The horse is a symbol for velocity, vitality and beauty. It represents the power of the wind, storm, fire and waves.

13. The Lion

The lion is a symbol of deathless courage, strength, fearlessness, bravery and royalty. Its body has been commonly used in portraying mythological creatures, Egyptian sphinx, for instance.

14. The Monkey

The monkey is a symbol of fun, activity, charm and an energetic nature. Monkey is one of the Chinese zodiac signs. It characterizes a person who has many friends. It is a sign of natural curiosity, but can show self-indulgence and rebellion.

15. The Owl

The owl is a symbol of vigilance, acute wit and has been associated with spirits. It has been regarded as a guide in the underworld. Owls are great hunters and Celts associated them with wisdom, keen sight, and patience.

16. The Shark

The shark is a symbol of terror and violence. It is the world’s greatest predator, and therefore symbolizes power and fearlessness.

17. The Snake

The snake is a symbol for charm, danger and sexual energy.

18. The Spider

The spider symbol means creativity and is often believed to connect the past and the future. Many cultures consider the spider as the weaver of the fabric of life where they introduce both writing and clothing making. It also scares.

19. The Tiger

The tiger is a symbol of power and energy all over the world. It is prominently featured in Chinese mythology and takes the second place after the lion in the badge of military ranking.

20. The Wolf

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Don't make these 10 common design usability mistakes,

1. A Lack of Consistency

There is a time for showcasing creativity, and there is a time for keeping it simple. When it comes to designing different pages for the same site, it is best to keep it simple.
Visitors expect to see the same colors, logos, fonts, navigation tabs, et cetera in the same place on every page. Don’t make visitors wonder what site they are on by confusing them with inconsistent page design. This is frustrating for the user and looks unprofessional for the company.
This very site is a great example of consistency. The color scheme, shapes and fonts flow seamlessly from one page to another. Plus, Jacob uses a self-portrait to infuse even more continuity.

2. No Way to Search the Site

Google is so popular because it helps people find the information they want quickly and easily. Designers should follow Google’s lead and make sure information on the site they are designing is easy to find.
One good way to do this is to include a search box on the site. Google Custom Search, as used on Just Creative, is easy to include and greatly enhances the user’s experience as they sort through content. There are free and paid versions available a

3. Experimental Navigation

When it comes to helping visitors navigate a site, a straightforward approach is best. The aforementioned search box helps with navigation, as does having clear and logical navigation tabs.
Using breadcrumb navigation (so visitors can see where they are and how they got there) can be helpful for certain types of websites.

Here is an example of breadcrumb navigation. As you search through Amazon, you can easily see where you are and how you got there. This page would list the non-fiction eBooks about cats. A hyperlink on the company’s logo that takes the user back to the homepage can also serve as an “emergency exit” for users to get back to the homepage without leaving the site.

4. Outdated Content

More is not necessarily better when it comes to website content. Weeding out outdated content should be part of regular website maintenance. Old content can either be updated and made relevant for users or redirected to more applicable content.
Leaving outdated content as it is turns visitors off to the site and makes them less likely to return. For example, if the last blog post went up three years ago, visitors are likely to think that the website has been abandoned and will not return.

5. Dead Links

Like content, links need to be monitored as part of regular website maintenance. Dead links are unprofessional and annoy users. Remove them promptly and replace them with working links to keep users happy and engaged. You can use Google Webmaster Tools to find deadlinks.

6. Unconventional Content Organization

Keep the site organized. Have the most important information greet visitors when they first arrive. Make other important information easy to find by putting it in a logical, practical place.
Keep in mind the different types of visitors a site is likely to receive and organize information to meet different needs. For example, the website for a college should contain tabs to redirect different visitors (prospective students, current students, alumni, and faculty) to pages with more specific, relevant information.
Stonehill College has great content organization. They offer multiple routes to retrieve the same information. For example, information about admissions is available from a homepage link. It would also be available via the “resources for prospective students’ option from the dropdown list.

7. Poor Legibility and Readability

Visitors are on the website to find information. In addition to making the information easy to find, make sure it is easy to read.

Use simple, easy-to-read color schemes. While you are free to use whatever colors you want for the primary design, remember the wrong color combination can make reading difficult. For the bulk of your site’s content, try to use black text on a white background.
Don’t be too experimental with fonts. San Serif fonts are best for the site’s content. If you must use Serif fonts, limit yourself to things like headings and small, insignificant blocks of text. Also, limit the variance in size and typeface. Three is the magic number… no more than three different fonts and no more than three different font sizes.
Keep paragraphs short (about four sentences each). The more white space, the better.

8. Music

Music on a webpage can be distracting at best, irritating at worst. Include a music player only if the music is relevant to the site’s content. For example, the website for a band may benefit by playing their music for visitors.
If a music player is used, be sure to have a stop button and keep the loop continuous. Visitors do not want to hear the same song start over each time they go to a new page.
Fans can enjoy Leeland‘s music on their website but on their own terms. The tunes won’t assault you as soon as the page loads. Instead, visitors can launch the music player or hit play on one of their videos.

9. Neglecting Mobile Users

This tip might seem outdated but we are all aware of the popularity of mobile devices. However, an alarming number of designers still fail to take these users into consideration.
Web designers must be mindful of this audience. Either design pages that are easy to use and read on a small screen or create a separate mobile site.
When opting for the latter alternative, be sure that the mobile site is consistent with the main page and that mobile users have the option to access the non-mobile version of the website.

10. Forgetting the Contact Page

We’ve saved the best for last; or at the very least, the most important. This tip goes above and beyond simple usability. The other mistakes might be annoying, but this could actually affect the company’s profits.
Providing adequate contact information is essential. It is the first step towards customer loyalty and the necessary link between disgruntled customers and a problem-solving customer service representative.
The vast majority of credit card chargebacks occur because of faulty customer service. As a designer, you probably don’t know much about these financial setbacks, but your client does (if you want to know more, check this article about credit card chargebacks).
Your clients expect you to deliver a top-notch, effective site. And if your design actually increases the likelihood of a credit card chargeback, they won’t be happy. Since the majority of chargebacks are filed simply because the user can’t find the necessary contact information, it is essential you provide everything a user could possibly want. That might include:

A generic email address (like info@companyX.com)
Specific email addresses that connect the user with the exact person or department they want
A contact form
The physical address
A fax number
A telephone number (although direct lines or extensions to applicable departments would be better)
GPS coordinates
A map
Links to the company’s social networking sites
A live chat interface