Purushothamudu

The film’s writing is the only saving grace here. The screenplay is properly structured, with good payoffs and foreshadowing. The first half of Purushothamudu has few comedy scenes with Hassini’s and Praveen’s character, which keep the story light & breezy. The second half enters a serious territory, where pertinent social issues like farmer suicides and middlemen exploitation is explored. For the most part, Purushothamudu has the template of post-Srimanthudu Mahesh Babu films. But elements of mythology, be it the Ramayana or the Bhagavad Gita, are integrated into the story, giving it a lot of depth and sincerity. Purushothamudu is not innovative or mindblowing, and have out-of-sync scenes here and there. As long as you are fine with the film’s limited scope and touches of old-school melodrama, Purushottamudu offers a satisfactory viewing experience.