Title – BEGUR COLONY, Producer – M Srinivas Babu, Direction – Flying King Manju, Cinematography – Karthik S, Music – Abhinandan Kashyap, Cast – Rajeev Hanu, Flying King Manju, Pallavi Parva, Kirti Bhandari, Posani Krishna, and others.
By Vasishta
Flying King Manju, from Kho Kho game to arc lights, has worked hard for Begur Colony, but the end result is disappointing.
The focus on too many characters is not well-defined, and as with most underworld-themed films, the ending is predictable. What about the reformation of the rowdy’s life?
Raghava and Shiva are thick pals. Raghava has a soft demeanor, while Shiva is aggressive. The two friends, living in the colony, want only a playground for children to play in. They approach the local politician for support. During their discussion with local politician Ragi Rama, the situation spirals out of control due to Shiva’s hot temper. This marks the beginning of disgruntled elements taking advantage of the situation.
The friendship between Raghava and Shiva breaks down. Shiva takes an extreme step by joining rowdy Talekayi, and the murder of an underworld don creates chaos in Begur Colony.
In a series of developments, Raghava becomes a scapegoat. The foster father of Raghava and Shiva – Flying King Manju – arrives on the scene to control the situation. Nothing positive emerges as the police are on the lookout for Shiva and his team.
What happens to Shiva and his father? Do the people of Begur Colony get their playground? You’ll have to spend 149 hectic minutes in theaters to find out.
Rajeev, as Shiva, has nothin significant to do. However, his performance in an emotional rainy-night scene stands out. Flying King Manju dominates screen time, excelling in action and a frustrated role. His double role, especially as the elder character, is packed with power and emotion. The supporting actors are mostly forgettable.
The “Jai Bhim” song penned by Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad and sung by Shankar Mahadevan is appealing. The night effects in the film, with a dark background, do not do justice to the cinematographer’s talent.
