Pailwaan

Kichcha Sudeepa has worked really hard for this film especially to undergo a physical transformation from a charming hero to a powerful & athletic wrestler! As per the actor, he has played several challenging roles in cinema but none of them demanded this level of transformation!

The film shows the journey of a young boy Krishna, an orphan who is adopted by a gymkhana owner who also becomes his coach. He eventually rises against all odds to become a successful wrestler. Things take a turn and Krishna faces some grave challenges in his life which ultimately leads him to swear not to ever wrestle again! From here the story continues in quite an inspiring way.

The film in its entirety follows a predictable and clichéd approach to story telling. The first half of the film has the majority of melodramatic acting, dull comedy and un-impressive song sequences. The second half is better mainly because of the energetic fight scenes, emotions and some strong, heart touching dialogues.

The film tries to pack a lot of things into a single film. Especially at the beginning, the screenplay is just too fast with several things happening in a short frame of time. The film doesn't give enough time to allow the viewer to indulge himself, connect and blend into the emotions on-screen.

The casting of the film could have been better and the film entirely centres on Kichcha Sudeepa who stands out throughout the film with his brilliant performance. His dedication and perseverance reflects in the film. Suniel Shetty manages to impress in some parts. Aakanksha Singh has acted decently. The cinematography is very good. The music is satisfactory with a couple of melodious song sequences.

All in all this is an inspirational sports movie and although it tries to pack a lot into a single film, it almost proves to be a one time watch with the family!

Though Sultan & Dangal movies are based on same wrestling but the story was different. Like this movie also have different story. The movie was not only concentrated on sports but the cause behind it. Background score was plus point to movie. The movie was emotionally balanced. All characters portrayed nicely. It was the package entertainment!

The story is about a man who brought up to be an undefeatable wrestler (pahlwaan) in the world of wrestling (kushti). Time however has different plans for him. He becomes a man with a family and leaves wrestling.

Now comes the most beautiful part of movie. The phase as a father. It's portrayed and pictured beautifully.

Later the tables turn and he fights again. As the movie progresses now the main character wants to improve the life of children via sports. He decides to enter boxing. Will he succeed?

I can understand to work certain script is required, but still why boxing. If they would have written and executed something better like wrestling itself I would have been at more ease. That's where the movie loses. Apart from that it's a good watch.

Honestly this the first movie of kitcha sudeep where his acting is so intense that it creates a mixture of emotions,action,wows and prejudices..

Both the villains have done tremendous job esp the boxer who is ruthless n haughty n doesnt bothers if he kills someone to win a fight.. Suniel Shetty is an icing on cake esp when he comes back to defeat the maharaja who is another antagonist..

And finally its the relationship between a father and son and again Father n daughter depicted in a beautiful way which makes us clear that relationships do matter in our life..

Must watch movie. Watch it once n definitely u would like to watch it again in near future too.

I have seen many wonderful sports concept movies. This movie is similar to other sports movies, First half is very boring, Senseless comedy scenes, Sudeep shown his higher presence on the screen. Second half director tried to grip the story by adding sentiments and emotions, final shots if boxing is fine but its similar to Hindi movie brothers. One emotional song of kids struggles is similar to Tare zameen par song. Many scenes are copied from sultan. Sudeep tried his best. Watchable