But take away the gloss and you’re left with an average film. It offers everything that you expect from a film of this genre. Om Namo Venkatesaya is a niche film and is meant only for those who enjoy watching devotional films. Pragya Jaiswal is in the film only for the famous Raghavendra Rao song, dancing with flowers and fruits (it makes you squirm in your seat). Anushka Shetty as Krishnamma doesn’t have much scope to shine, despite having sizeable screen time. Saurabh Raj Jaain is a surprise package and does a wonderful job. Having flourished in devotional flicks right through his career, the superstar portrays his character with effortless ease. Nagarjuna, though, is in his element as the loyal devotee. Visually wonderful it may be, but the film does get monotonous after a point. The constant interruptions by songs are a deterrent, since it often breaks the narrative. If you aren’t a fan of the genre, Om Namo Venkatesaya is not the film for you. Om Namo Venkatesaya is more about Hathiram Bhavaji’s journey than about Lord Venkateswara (played by Saurabh Raaj Jain), and that works since it’s a story many aren’t aware of.īut scratch beyond the surface and there’s not much on offer. Music by Keeravani is melodious, and exactly what you expect from a devotional film. The locales, costumes and deities are truly magnificent. To Raghavendra Rao’s credit, he knows exactly what his audience is and delivers what is required to be successful. Hathiram’s journey to reach God and how he changes the entire landscape of Tirumala, freeing it from the corrupt (Rao Ramesh and his cronies) makes for the rest of the film. When he later realizes his mistake, Hathiram vows to go in front of God (in the temple) to seek penance. The Lord answers his prayers and appears in front of him in the form of a child, but Hathiram mistakes him for a mischievous kid and drives him away. And thus, Hathiram successfully studies all the ancient scriptures and meditates for days in an attempt to reach God. His guru (Sai Kumar) tells him that he needs no education to see God but does need to study to be able to recognise God. Om Namo Venkatesaya tells the story of Hathiram Bhavaji (Akkineni Nagarjuna), a devotee of Lord Venkateshwara, who from a very young age has a desire to see God.
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