Veera Simha Reddy is an epic drama of family support, village pride and revenge without end in a patriotic package. In the movie, we are introduced to a respected patriarch whose murder causes his son Jai, who has gone overseas, to come back and avenge his father and maintain the legacy. The story goes through a story of heated village disputes, the politics and the emotional epiphanies, in a bid to present a feeling of pride and heroism. The action sequences and dramatic confrontations are on a grand scale, which is supplemented by the larger-than-life feeling and keeps the audience on the edge of the seat, but at some points the plot is too convoluted.
The acting is very serious and the main character makes a very authoritative impression which supports the themes of power and sacrifice in the movie. The background characters, in particular Bhanumati and Meenakshi, bring more emotive details, exposing family secrets and loyalties. The direction attempts to strike the right balance between emotional scenes and pure action, however, too often the story is dragged by melodramatic cliches and the enormous number of characters. The movie has impressive set pieces, colorful village life and action choreography that is a joy to the eyes though certain scenes get to the point of being over-the-top.
The biggest message the film left was the central one of sacrifice, solidarity and defending honor. The emotional impact of the sacrifices of Veera Simha Reddy and the challenges that succeed them and cause Jai to struggle brings a feeling of pride and emotional catharsis. The film has managed to evoke patriotism and family attachment despite its theatrics and some of its narrative slowness. Finally, Veera Simha Reddy is a movie about heroism and tradition, and it will be remembered as a strong and tough character, who benefits through the power of courage and perseverance.
