Narudu Brathuku Natana Review: A passable coming of age drama

2.5/5

Narudu Brathuku Natana Story

Satya (Shivakumar Ramachandravarapu) is a wealthy young man who aspires to become an actor but is repeatedly rejected. One day, his friend tells Satya that until he faces the harsh realities of life, he won’t be able to perform as a convincing actor. Upset by this, Satya travels to Kerala, where he loses all his money and phone. He then meets D Salman (Nithin Prasanna) and embarks on a humanitarian journey that changes his life. What lessons did Satya learn and did he become an actor at the end is the basic story of the film.

Narudu Brathuku Natana Review

Narudu Brathuku Natana is a coming-of-age drama directed by Rishikeshwar Yogi, centering on a young man’s journey of redemption. The film effectively depicts how a wealthy, ambitious young man who dreams of becoming an actor is confronted by the hard realities of life. Although the film begins predictably, with Satya’s struggle to prove himself to producers, it finds its footing once Satya lands in Kerala and begins to face hardships.

His journey becomes more engaging when he meets the eccentric character D Salman. Nithin Prasanna's performance brings a refreshing energy to the story, leading us on a charming and meaningful journey until the film’s end. The relationship between Satya and D Salman highlights the beauty in life’s simplicities, portraying how Satya learns and grows through his experiences.

Shot entirely in Kerala, the film offers beautiful visuals. While the main screen time is shared by Shiva and Nithin Prasanna, the second half serves as the film's main asset, featuring memorable moments. Satya’s journey includes falling in love with a pregnant woman, earning respect as an aspiring actor, and learning a new language, all of which are presented in a natural, heartfelt manner.

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However, Narudu Brathuku Natana has its drawbacks. The director takes a long time to reach the core story, which may bore viewers. Additionally, after extensive emotional build-up, there is a lack of closure as to how Satya reclaims his life, with an abrupt climax that fails to fully resonate. Key scenes involving Satya's feelings of betrayal and shame could have been enhanced for a stronger emotional impact.

In terms of performance, Shivakumar Ramachandravarapu does a good job with his role, but it’s Nithin Prasanna who steals the show as D Salman. His performance balances humor, pain, and deep emotion, particularly in scenes like his drunken antics at his ex-girlfriend's wedding, which deliver some of the film’s best comedy. His look, dialogue delivery, and screen presence are all commendable.

The production values are decent, though the cinematography falls short of capturing the beauty of Kerala as fully as it could. The production design is good, but the sound design and dubbing feel incomplete, detracting slightly from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, Narudu Brathuku Natana has enough scenes that allow viewers to connect with the characters. Though coming-of-age dramas are plentiful, this film’s simple yet heartfelt narrative contains moments worth appreciating.

Narudu Brathuku Natana Verdict

On the whole, Narudu Brathuku Natana is a coming-of-age drama that has its moments. Though it starts slow and ends on an abrupt note, the emotions, and Nithin Prasanna's performance make this film worth a watch this weekend.

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