Bachchala Malli Review: Allari Naresh shines in this otherwise predictable rural drama

2.5/5

Bachchala Malli Story

Malli (Allari Naresh) is a bright student who loses focus in life after his father marries for the second time. He grows up to become a reckless man, high on aggression and bad habits. One fine day, he notices Kaveri (Amritha Iyer) and falls for her. He changes himself for the better, but external factors create a massive dent in his life. What issues does Malli face, and does he emerge victorious? That forms the crux of the story.

Bachchala Malli Review

Bachchala Malli is written and directed by Subbu, who explores the story of a man struggling with aggression issues and their consequences. The core conflict of the film is intriguing as how a bright student loses his way when faced with family problems.

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This theme has been explored in many films before, and there is nothing novel in Bachchala Malli. Such stories demand a gripping screenplay and a racy narrative, but this film falls short as the pacing is slow and the proceedings are predictable.

The emotional moments work well in parts, but the drama misses the mark. The film shines in bits and pieces, with occasional brilliance overshadowed by dull narration. A few scenes, such as the hero falling for the girl, the climax episode, and his issues with his father, are executed effectively.

While the first half of the film is decent, the latter half fails to maintain the momentum. The conflict and villain angle could have been better elevated, but the narrative remains ordinary and familiar.

Coming to the performances, Allari Naresh once again proves his versatility with Bachchala Malli. He transforms his look and body language for the role and delivers an excellent performance. It is Naresh’s presence that makes the film watchable. A few scenes, especially wherein Naresh is drunk and expresses his emotions, are remarkable.

Amritha Iyer gets a good role and leaves an impression. Rao Ramesh excels in his role, adding depth to the film with his performance. Hari Teja also impresses in her role, but Rohini's character feels repetitive and underwhelming. The rest of the cast delivers passable performances.

The production values of the film are commendable, with impressive cinematography that captures the bygone era beautifully. Vishal Chandrasekhar’s music is good, but the background score stands out, elevating the proceedings effectively. The editing is average, and the production design is satisfactory.

Bachchala Malli is an honest attempt at telling the story of a man whose life spirals out of control. While the concept has potential, the narrative lacks focus. The saving grace is Allari Naresh’s performance.

Bachchala Malli Verdict

On the whole, Bachchala Malli is a rustic village drama with a few emotional moments in its favor, but its old-school narrative makes it a predictable watch for the weekend.

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