Allari Naresh is known for comedy films, but with the movie ‘Naandhi’ he also proved his mettle in serious roles. Now he has come to the forefront of the fans with another rustic drama—‘Bachala Malli’. Directed by Subbu Mangadevi and produced by Rajesh Danda and Balaji Gutta under the banner of Hasya Movies, the trailer of this film was released and became the talk of the town on social media. Along with Allari Naresh, actors like Amrutha Iyer, Rao Ramesh, Rohini, and Hari Teja acted in this film. What does the trailer of this film, which was released in theaters on December 20, 2024, say? Why so much hype? Let’s see!
What’s in the trailer?
The ‘Bachala Malli’ trailer takes us to a village called Suravaram near Tuni in Andhra Pradesh during the period 1980-2005 for 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Allari Naresh's character is named Malli—an angry, rebellious young man. The trailer clearly shows the lifestyle of this boy who sews gunny bags, gets addicted to drinking, and starts fights in the village. Malli's character is built up with the dialogue "No one in this village has the courage to stand up to Malli, the bachala".
The twist in the story is the entry of Kaveri (Amrutha Iyer) in Malli's life. With her love, Malli gives up his bad habits and comes to a good path. But, his past, especially the problems with his father (Balagam Jayaram), haunts him. The dialogue "If one does not live for himself, one should live for his people" gives an emotional touch in the trailer. A huge fight scene that takes place at a fair, Malli's bond with his mother (Rohini) are key emotional elements in the story.
What's special?
Allari Naresh Transformation: Naresh is seen in a mass look in this film. Dialogues in a rural accent, an angry look, his action in a fair fight—all of which give goosebumps to the fans. Naresh, who impressed with a serious role in ‘Naandhi’, is seen here on another level.
Rural Vibe: Richard M. Nathan’s cinematography has captured the beauty of rural Andhra Pradesh wonderfully. The fair scenes, the hustle and bustle of the village, the fields—all remind us of the atmosphere of the 80s-90s.
Music Power: Vishal Chandrasekhar’s background score adds zest to the trailer. The song ‘Mari Anta Nrikhi’ captivates with its glimpses, lyrics and tune.
Emotions and Action: The father-son conflict, mother-son bond, love story and fight scene at the fair highlight the balanced entertainment in the trailer.
Expectations on the movie
The trailer of ‘Bachala Malli’ is sure to give a kick to Allari Naresh fans. Naresh's intense acting, rural vibe, action and emotional scenes are expected to be a plus for the film. But, fans are hoping that the film will fully impress the audience only if there is novelty in the story and a strong emotional connect. Compared to rustic dramas like 'Rangasthalam', it remains to be seen how impressive the story and screenplay of this film will be.
Technical Touch
Richard M. Nathan's cinematography is a big highlight in the trailer. The fields, the fair, the houses in the village—all give off an 80s feel. Vishal Chandrasekhar's background score gives energy to the emotional and action scenes. Chota K. Prasad's editing keeps the trailer crispy, but some scenes seem ordinary.
Final Take
The trailer of ‘Bachala Malli’ promises a rustic drama with Allari Naresh in a mass avatar, set in a rural setting, full of action and emotions. This trailer is a treat for Naresh fans.