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Ye Maaya Chesave : Feel the Magic

“Kottadanam” is a misinterpreted word in the Telugu Film Industry. Industry refers it in terms of Graphics, VFX, Budget, Foreign Locations etc. We have to bear the crap which consists of Item songs, so called powerful dialogues, superman stunts in the name of “Kottadanam” Integrity is the rare tool and weapon which a film director can possess. Adjusted screenplays, compromised viewpoints, stereotype dialogues are some of the default things which a director should be ready to sacrifice. Few years’ back a film called ‘Anand’ was released which was fresh, honest and true to its characters, after a gap of 5 years we find the film “Ye Maya Chesave” which is true to its characters and honest with its treatment.

After the wonderful display of titles the film starts with the guitar note and a church scene where the Voice Over of the protagonist says “Prapamchamlo ento mandi ammyilu unna.. nenu Jessi ne enduku preminchanu?” and gives us some information about Jessie “beautiful, classy, educated, sexy etc.. ”. The film is narrated with the hero’s point of view, we are provided with the basic bio-data of the hero Karthik (played by Naga Chaitanya).Karthik completed his Mechanical engineering and wants to be a filmmaker, he has posters of Robert De Niro (Raging Bull), Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino and Pulp Fiction in his room. Karthik’s character is clear cut, even though he is a Hindu Naidu he wants to marry Jessie who is a Malayali Christian and 2 years elder to him.

Jessie is a Malayali Chrsitian and does not watch films as it is considered to be a sin. The character of Jessie looks enigmatic but that’s how girls are at least when it comes to the issue of LOVE, she loves Karhik, she is intimate with him, she does not touch him when she is sits on his bike, allows him to kiss, she punishes herself, she says “I enjoy the pain” and she is a ‘gutsy women’.

Its tough to make a film which has a romantic angle and most of the script is filled with perceptions, convictions, and conversations of the two lead actors. Gowtham Menon comes with a script which is pure without any compromises.The screenplay is clever, authentic, and sometimes tests the patience of the viewer. The heart of “Ye Maya Chesave” is its intelligent dialogues, sporadic conversations and the uninterrupted fluid direction. Gautham Menon is one of the few directors who make the best use of camera with the tracking and Zoom Shots. Observe the scene in which Jessie expresses her love to Karthik in the corridor, the camera zooms in slowly and then Gowtham Menon establishes the magical chemistry between Karthik and Jessie, the camera slowly zooms out and in the mean time our clairvoyance is tested for a few seconds. The next scene breaks into the song “Vintunnava” which is shot with the glossiness of the wedding lights and the extravagant full moon. This is one of the best scenes I have seen in the recent times.

Gautham Menon uses extreme close-up shots which create a profound impact on the screen, they make us comprehend and contemplate the characters. Presumably a Steadicam is used to shoot the scene where Jessie decides to break up with Karthik, the shaky work, abruptly moving camera and the conversation makes it a very wonderful scene. The best fusion of Cinematography and editing can be found in the fight scene, its one of the best composed scenes added with the digital sounds. The streets, the house, the terrace give the microscopic feel.

The ‘F’ word is making its way into Telugu films. The ‘F’ word is overlapped with the “beep” sound. Karthik uses the ‘F’ word with freedom “What the F*****g logic is this Jessie” etc. Umarji Anuradha deserves a mention for the dialogues; they act as fuel to the film. Karhik talks about ages … 22-24, 70-72, 50-52 and he expresses his innermost feelings to Jessie “I wanna make love to you Jessie” … how often do you hear this in Telugu films?. “It was like a one way ticket to heart break city. She showed me the middle finger and walked out of my life” and many more beautiful conversations and altercations.

I somehow feel honored that engineering graduate writes such wonderful lyrics. Anantha Sriram brings the perfume of freshness into the film with his lyrics.

"Swaasey Swaramai

Saradaley Panche

Sarigamavai

Ventaney Raa Velugai Raa

Nijamayye Kalavai Raa

Nadipinche Adugai Raa

Nanucheri Naatho Raa

Vayase Ninney Valachi

Vasanthamuna Kokilai

Thiyyanga Koosi

Ee Sisiram Lona

Mooga Boyi Nanney

Chusthundey Jalesi

Emo Emoolundo Chigurinchey Kshaname   "

And in “Vintunnava”

Palukulu nee pere taluchukunna..

Pedavula anchullo anuchukunna..

mounamutho nee madhinii bandhincha.. manninchu priyaa..

tarime varama.. tadime swarama..

idhigo ee janma needani antunna.. vintunnava.. vintunnava...vintunnava..

tarime varama.. tadime swarama..

idhigo ee janma needani antunna.. vintunnava.. vintunnava...vintunnava..vintunnava...vintunnava..

The long relationship between Gautham Menon and Harris Jayraj gets a break. It’s A.R.Rahman who composed the music for “Ye Maya Chesave”. ‘Aaromale’ is one of the best songs of A.R.Rahman (Am I exaggerating?) .Rahman shifts his tune beautifully for every scene. Rahman jumps into classical raga when the scene cuts into a Temple from a church. The tune of ‘Aaromale’ is repeatedly used in the background score, mixes the vernacular rap with the English rap beautifully.

The debutant Samantha makes an unforgettable impression on the audience, it would not be exaggerating if I say that it’s the best debut I have ever seen. I don’t know whether she is HOT or not, she is sexy or not, but I can definitely say that she has a voluptuous charm which will make the audience spellbound. She looks gorgeous in sarees, Churidars and we can’t ignore her acting skills.

It’s not easy to make a film like “Ye Maya Chesave”. A lot of effort and dedication is visible in the script. Scripts like these deserve Good production values. Feel the magic of “Ye Maya Chesave” and by the way - Jessie wore 15 beautiful sarees in 'Ye Maya Chesave'.

If you have time ... go through the lyrics of 'Aaromale'

mamalai erivarum thennal
pudhumanavaalam thennal
pallimedayil thottudhalodi
kurishilthottu varumpol
varavelpinu malayalakara
manasammadham soriyum
Aromale aaromale
aaromale aaromale
aaromale ey ey
aaromaley

The gentle wind that come over the mountains
gentle wind decks up the groom
coming after touching the cross
land of Malayalam grants consent for welcoming
Oh beloved beloved

suvasthi suvasthi sumugoortham
sumangalibava manavaatti (2)
shyaraathirithan aramanayil
maari nilgayo tharagamey
pulari manjile kadhiroliyaai
agale nilgayo penmanamey
saainjyu nilgumo sillayil nee
silasil ambiyo poonguyile
mansi rathile manaroliye
thedy enthino poomthennal

Blessings the bride who arrives to personal room of king
May you be blessed with a long wedded life
are you standing away like a star?
like a ray of shine in a dawn dew
waiting to be purified
did u buzz cuckoo to lean on the branch?
the breeze searching for something
in the ear then lamb of mind

suvasthi suvasthi sumugoortham
sumangalibava manavaatti

aaromale aaromale
aaromale aaromale

kadalinu karaiyodiniyumpaadaan
sneham undo
mezhugu thirigalaai urukum
iniyum pranaiyum
manasil undo

does the sea have to sing love to the shore?
is it love which is melting as candles

aaromaley
Aaromale Aaromale
Aaromale Aaromale

sumangalibava manavaatti (2)
shyaraathirithan aramanayil
maarinilgayo tharagamey
pularimanjile kadhiroliyaai
agale nilgayo penmanamey
saainjyunilgumo sillayil nee
silasilambiyo poonguyile
mansirathile manaroliye
theduyethillo poonthennal

suvasthi suvasthi sumugoortham
sumangalibava manavaatti (2)

CHENNAI ......

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