Ek Niranjan is a Telugu action film released in 2009. It is directed by Puri Jagannadh and stars Prabhas, Kangana Ranaut, Sonu Sood, and Makarand Deshpande in important roles. The movie is an action-packed drama with a mix of romance and emotions. The film follows a formulaic mass entertainer style, with high-energy action sequences and a strong lead character.
The film received mixed reviews upon release. While some people liked the action and Prabhas’s performance, others felt the story was too simple and predictable. It is an average movie that works mainly for action lovers and Prabhas fans.
Story and Screenplay
The movie follows the story of Chotu (Prabhas), a bounty hunter who helps the police catch criminals. He was separated from his parents as a child and grew up in an orphanage. His job is dangerous, but he is fearless. While working on a case, he meets Sameera (Kangana Ranaut), a music teacher. They slowly develop feelings for each other.
The main villain of the movie is Johnny Bhai (Sonu Sood), a ruthless gangster. As Chotu tries to catch criminals, he gets involved in Johnny Bhai’s illegal activities. Things take a personal turn when Chotu’s past is connected to the villain. The rest of the story is about how Chotu fights against the criminals and finds his real family.
The story is not very unique. It follows a regular action-movie template with a hero fighting against bad guys. The screenplay is fast-paced in the first half but slows down in some parts of the second half. The emotional moments don’t work well, but the action scenes keep the audience engaged.
Acting Performance
Prabhas delivers a strong performance as Chotu. His action scenes and dialogue delivery are powerful. He fits well in the role of a tough and determined hero. His chemistry with Kangana Ranaut is decent, but their romantic track is not very engaging.
Kangana Ranaut plays a soft and simple character. She looks beautiful and does her part well, but her role is limited. She doesn’t get much screen time, and her character is not well-developed.
Sonu Sood as the villain is excellent. He brings intensity to the role and makes Johnny Bhai look dangerous. His performance is one of the highlights of the movie.
The supporting actors, like Makarand Deshpande and Mukul Dev, play their parts well. However, some of the comedy scenes with supporting actors feel unnecessary and slow down the film.
Direction and Technical Aspects
Puri Jagannadh is known for making stylish action films. In this movie, he presents Prabhas in a massy and action-packed role. The direction is good in action scenes but weak in emotional moments.
The cinematography by Shyam K. Naidu is good. The film has well-shot action sequences and some stylish visuals. The editing could have been better, especially in the second half, where some scenes feel stretched.
The dialogues are powerful in action scenes, but in romantic and emotional moments, they don’t leave much impact. The pacing of the movie is fast in the first half but slows down later.
Music and Background Score
The music is composed by Mani Sharma. The songs are decent but not very memorable. The romantic song between Prabhas and Kangana is visually appealing but doesn’t stand out in terms of music.
The background score is effective. It adds intensity to the action scenes and makes them more impactful. However, in some parts, the music feels too loud.
Positives and Negatives
Positives:
- Prabhas’s performance – He carries the film with his strong presence.
- Action sequences – Well-shot and high-energy fights.
- Sonu Sood as the villain – A powerful antagonist with a good performance.
- Stylish cinematography – Good visuals and action direction.
Negatives:
- Weak story – A simple and predictable storyline.
- Romantic track is dull – No strong chemistry between the lead pair.
- Second half feels slow – Some scenes could have been shorter.
- Unnecessary comedy scenes – They don’t add much to the story.
Box Office and Public Response
The movie performed average at the box office. It was released with high expectations because of Prabhas and Puri Jagannadh’s combination, but it didn’t meet them completely.
The audience liked the action and Prabhas’s performance, but critics pointed out the weak story and slow second half. Over time, the film has gained some popularity among Prabhas fans.
Final Verdict
Ek Niranjan is a decent action movie that works mainly because of Prabhas and Sonu Sood. It has good action, stylish visuals, and a powerful villain. But the story is simple, and the emotional scenes don’t work well. If you like mass action films, you might enjoy it. Otherwise, it’s just an average watch.
Rating: 3/5
