Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra Story

Veeranjaneyulu (Brahmanandam) dreams of retiring in his Happy Home, which he built in Goa. But sadly, he passes away. His son Nageswara Rao (VK Naresh) decides to sell the house and plans a road trip to Goa with his family. He tells everyone that they are going there to submerge Veeranjaneyulu's ashes in Happy Home. Did he succeed in selling the house? What happens on the road trip? What internal issues did the family face during the trip? to know all this, you can stream the film on ETV Win.

Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra Review

Anurag Palutla has written and directed Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra for ETV Win. The family drama has the touch of Kapoor and Sons but has different characters altogether. A father trying hard to reunite his family, which has internal issues, has been showcased in so many films. Anurag changes things a bit and narrates Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra in a jovial way.

He chooses gags, confrontations, and emotions to drive the film. But sadly, he did not know where to draw the line. The film is narrated in a comical manner until the last twenty minutes. The best part is the climax, and one ends watching the film with a heavy heart. The message showcased is also good. But to get to this point, one has to sit through the uneven, slow, and boring first part of the film.

Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra is mainly based on four to five characters. Apart from Naresh's character, the rest of the roles are not etched properly. Their intentions, emotional standing, and why they are behaving in such a manner are not showcased in a detailed manner. If the director Anurag had narrated the film in a simple emotional manner, things would have been a lot better.

The second half has key twists, which the director has handled well. Also, Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra had a lot of scope to create rib-tickling comedy, but that did not happen. Only a few scenes click, but that does not save the film. As said earlier, the climax has been written and elevated well, though it is predictable.

A middle-class father trying to hold on to his family, kids misunderstanding the father, all this have been showcased superbly in many films. But in Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra, things go a bit overboard. The director, Anurag, failed to balance the comedy and emotions properly in both halves. Yet another drawback of the film is the slow pace. Though the film is only two hours long, one gets a feeling that we are watching a lengthy movie. That is because of the lag in scenes.

Coming to the performances, V.K Naresh, the senior actor, carries the film on his shoulders. Roles like these are a cakewalk for him, and Naresh does exceptionally well as a father who wants to keep his family united. Be it his comedy or the emotional outbursts in the last half an hour, Naresh is exceptional. 

The actor who takes everyone by surprise is Priya Vadlamani. For the first time, she has got a very meaningful role and Priya has done so well in the film. She is a natural talent, and if given good roles, she will surely impress. Rag Mayur is also good in his role. He is amazing with hs expression and was neat in his role. Veteran actress Sree Lakshmi was also good in a key role. The way she showcases her helplessness in the film is brought out well by the director.

Ankur C’s cinematography is very good and gives the film a special tone. The editing could have been a lot crisper, especially in the second half. RH Vikram’s music is amazing, as most of the songs are showcased as montages. His BGM is also effective and uplifts the film well.

In a way, Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra had a solid script to showcase fun and emotions in equal proportions. However, the director focused more on comedy and had less time to elevate the emotions. Due to this, things feel lethargic and dull for the most part. The film has traces of brilliance, and even those scenes are sidelined by some unwanted moments that bore the audience.

Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra Verdict

On the whole, Veeranjaneyulu Vihara Yatra has an interesting premise but is marred by predictable narration. The comedy only clicks in bits and pieces, but the emotions are amazing. But the sad part is that they come only in the last fifteen, and to enjoy them, one needs to go through the slow and routine proceedings.