Buddy, a Telugu fantasy comedy film, starring Allu Sirish, is directed by Sam Anton and will hit theaters on Aug 2, 2024. Buddy is designed to appeal to younger audiences with a whimsical storyline that incorporates light humor and a bit of fantasy. Allu Sirish plays alongside Gayatri Bhardwaj, Ajmal Ameer, and Prisha Rajesh Singh in the film. The movie gets a review, in which we look at its story, performances, and overall execution.
Pallavi Gayatri Bhardwaj) is an air traffic controller in the coastal city of Vizag and is a pilot Aditya Ram (Allu Sirish). As Pallavi falls in love with Aditya the lives get intertwined. But here things go awry when Pallavi’s career goes for a six as a result of what happens at work, only for her to be abducted. In a supernatural cap, he shoves her spirit inside a teddy bear. Pallavi and Adithya come together to determine who took Indira and to take down the villain behind the mess. The adventures of Buddy follow them with comedic and action-packed moments.
Performance
Allu Sirish is good as Aditya, a man who is willing to save Pallavi’s life. But his scenes with the animated teddy bear character, Buddy, bring lighthearted fun to the movie and are aimed at a younger audience. Sirish’s comedic timing is both charming and at times hit or miss, though it’s certainly aimed for more depth than simply entertaining.
If the script had been tighter and the storyline more believable, Gayatri Bhardwaj, as Pallavi, would have brought fresh cheer to this film, for the physical presence she adds is not matched by the too-brief role she is allotted. The presence of Sirish makes playing out her romantic scenes all the more interesting. Ajaal Ameer and Prisha Rajesh Singh give good contributions in humor but do not have much on-screen time to develop their characters more.
Direction and Screenplay
Buddy tries to balance fantasy and comedy as director Sam Anton attempts to do. What we have here is a new idea with a good chance of being entertaining to families, but it’s such a dull and conventional plot that suspense evaporates. The twists are anticipated early on and the story is told straight. This cuts the film’s impact to the point that it is hard for older viewers.
More was needed for individual scenes because some are unintentionally very simplified or even funny in an unintentional way, which doesn’t lend itself well to all too dreamy or busy screenplays. Near the end the film feels rushed, suggesting it lacks a firm plan to get there on the production. All this doesn’t stop the film from having moments of enjoyment that appeal more to younger viewers.
Music
Hiphop Tamizha’s music matches the fantasy comedy tone of Buddy. The intimate soundtrack compliments how the movie is light-hearted, but not devoid of melancholy; it’s when the soundtrack is strongest that the movie feels playful. The songs and background score aren’t particularly good but it works for the film’s scenes, especially Sirish and Buddy. The music may not stick in listeners’ memories, but it gives a breathy punch to the comedy and action.
Theme
Friendship, courage, and loyalty explore are featured in a fantastical setting in Buddy. A tale of love and determination Pauses the film with Pallavi’s spirit spread in a teddy bear who with Aditya tries to reconstitute her physical form. The movie shows how strong the relationship between the main characters is, and it’s the message saying that love also prevails under the hardest of circumstances. The exploration of these themes, however, remains at a surface level, which may be more interesting to children than to adults.
Conclusion
A lighthearted fantasy com that has a handful of interesting moments and a very interesting premise. The teddy bear character is a bit funny in Allu Sirish’s interaction with it, but the predictable storyline and an inconsistent screenplay really put a damper on the entire thing. Buddy is fun to watch for kids with a few charming scenes and even a little humor but it doesn’t have the depth or creativity to keep an older crowd’s attention.
Buddy offers simple, enjoyable entertainment for those who want family-friendly entertainment on iBomma, but with low expectations.
