Cast: Brahmaji , Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam, Mahesh Babu, Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Kajal Agarwal, Sayaji Shinde, Ali ,
Music: Thaman S
Producer: Venkat
Directior: Puri Jagannath
Story:
Surya (Mahesh Babu) comes to Mumbai with a sole aim to become “Bhai” for the city. He starts his mission by recruiting rowdies for monthly salaries. He eyes Mumbai Police Commissioner’s daughter Chitra (Kajal) and loves her. How did he become Bhai and turn out to a big Businessman, forms rest of the story.
Analysis:
There is no story in the film except for a line or two. Puri Jagannadh has written a character and fixed it in a setup. Mumbai mafia is the backdrop of the film. Hero enters the city when there are no opponents at all. So his aim becomes easy and he reaches to the top within no time.
There is a little flashback to him in his childhood, which has nothing to do with his goal though. Even the romantic thread doesn’t have the soul. Businessman is typical Puri film with loads of rowdies and cops scattered all over the screen.
Puri has been doing the same since Pokiri and this time he got the best man in business to be his Businessman. It is Mahesh Babu’s show all the way. His intense performance and powerful dialogues keeps the film alive. There is that humorous angle added to his character and he and only heentertains you as there are no comedians in this film.
Businessman will be liked by Mahesh fans and people who love action movies that defy logic and take all the liberties of filmmaking. It won’t appeal to audience who look for wholesome entertainment and a well written script with well crafted scenes.
Performances:
Mahesh Babu is the lifeline for this film. He excelled as Surya Bhai from the start to end. Watch out for his fire filled eyes and also his naughty one liners that he exchanges with Kajal. His fans will adore him as Surya Bhai.
Kajal is just okay. Despite having many scenes in the film, her character is poorly etched and therefore she failed to make an impression. Nazar is neat. Brahmaji is fine. Prakash Raj is routine. Sayaji does his usual things.
Technicalities:
Dialogues by Puri Jagannadh are the best part in this film. If you like a certain scene in Businessman that is because of the good dialogues in it. There are so many thoughtful dialogues in typical Puri style. Thaman’s music is good. He did a fine job with the background score and scored a couple of real chartbuster numbers. Cinematography is neat, editing is slick. On the technical front, it is like every Puri Jagannadh’s film. Production values are top notch.
Direction by Puri Jagannadh is poor. Screenplay is racy but there is nothing to talk about. He simply placed scene after scene without much purpose. There are certain things in the film which demands director’s brilliance. But Puri didn’t mind to put in some mind into those. The film is completely away from logic and reality. It is a mindless entertainer which depends on the hero. As a director Puri did nothing to be proud of this product.
Final Word:
Businessman will set new benchmark in terms of openings. But will it sustain in long run depends on how other sections of audience react to it other than Mahesh Babu fans. Worth a watch for Mahesh Babu and Puri dialogues!
Businessman Movie Rating: 3/5
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