At one point in Varisu, specifically during the song Thee Thalapathy, the movie ceases to exist and is replaced by Vijay's showreel. The editing turns out to be garish and transforms into a collage of Vijay's slo-mo videos that appears to be a YouTube fan tribute video. Another time, the movie fully switches over to a subplot about saving a girl from being sold into slavery, and in many cases, it turns into a meta-comedy. Without missing a beat, songs and fights show up precisely where you expect them to. But everything that is meant to be startling succeeds because it is done with passion. It's silly, stupid, and nonsensical... but entertaining.
The tagline of Karan Johar's monumental tearjerker "Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham" (also known as "K3G"), which was released in 2001, was "It's all about loving your family." Even today, more than two decades later, the low-hanging fruit of family is still where an Indian filmmaker gets the inspiration for a movie.
Similar to Jaya Bachchan in "K3G," Jayasudha longs for her boy to rejoin the family in Vamshi Paidipally's "Varisu." However, in the latter, Jaya Bachchan is constantly pictured pleading with God and holding a Pooja thaali in the hopes of seeing his son.
So why has Rajendran's (R Sarathkumar) younger son Vijay been exiled from the family? Considering that the Harvard-returning hero has no interest in utilising family riches. He has goals for which he does not require money support from his father's company. a well-known story point? Well, the plot of the movie is incredibly well-known, and the script is tediously formulaic. Telugu pictures are primarily produced by Paidipally.
So why has Rajendran's (R Sarathkumar) younger son Vijay been exiled from the family? Considering that the Harvard-returning hero has no interest in utilising family riches. He has goals for which he does not require money support from his father's company. a well-known story point? Well, the plot of the movie is incredibly well-known, and the script is tediously formulaic. Telugu pictures are primarily produced by Paidipally. The star is undoubtedly in his zone. (he dances like a dream and his trademark humour is still intact). But a superior movie should have featured his on-point performance. Varisu's hangover from an average Telugu hit (such as "Srimanthudu," "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo," or "Attarintiki Daaredi") makes it difficult to appreciate this bloated melodrama.
Similar to other heroes from Telugu film, Vijay portrays the hero who saves a failing family. When Rajendran learns that he has pancreatic cancer in its final stages and that his two boys (played by Shaam and Srikanth) are greedy for the family inheritance, things start to go south for Rajendran. Enter Vijay, who resolves the family's issues and challenges Jayaprakash, his father's business competitor. (Prakash Raj with an off-colour performance in a terribly written role). The star gives the movie brief bursts of energy, but generally, it lacks the spark needed to elevate this traditional "masala" movie that doesn't forget to stick with over-the-top action sequences and pointless songs.
There are many dated literary choices in Varisu'. Yogi Babu, who has defied stereotypes of comedians, is back playing a small role and attempting to make people giggle with slapstick humour. Rashmika Mandanna is perceived more as a dancer than as an actor playing a minor role. Vijay and Jayasudha's emotional exchanges seem terribly forced. These kinds of movies advertise themselves as holiday gifts with the goal of attracting a family audience. "Varisu" is hardly a festival film that successfully balances its commercial components. If you want to avidly watch Vijay with your family at home, there are much better options available.
Although "Beast" from Nelson's was a dud, it was at least promising to see Vijay working with a kid. He started down that road with "Master," where he reacted to a new-gen filmmaker's sensibility and aesthetic. It appears that the performer took it easy with "Varisu."
