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While the storyline is interesting, too much seriousness and lengthy narrative made the movie little boring and tests your patience. A cut of 15 mins runtime could really have great impact overall.

This movie is absolute treat to watch. It has got great ambience. Great love story, with great human values. The film looks very original. Hats off to Rana Dagubatti for take such significantly unique roles. You are the reason for such great cinema. The stories that you pick are always simple yet complex by its mature when we get deeper. A very subject oriented. Thanks for such great cinema. Sai pallavis acting is descent to watch. Rest of the characters are substantiated well. Direction is good. Background music and folk songs are apt to the subjectline... This movie can be inspirational to many in the way they conceive it.

Virata Parvam - Telugu movie When Venu Udugula wanted to make a story on naxal insurgency during 1990s, he had on hand rich revolutionary literature, and folklore of north Telangana (in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh), and opulent Suresh Productions funding the film. People were caught in the police-naxal cross fire. The director wanted to weave a story of love which was believed to elude the hardcore militants. The girl in question fell in love with a man whom she never saw, but only came to know through his revolutionary poetry. Incidentally this girl was born in a jungle in a jeep on the way to hospital but caught in an immense battle between police and naxals. The scene of the girl's birth is highly melodramatic. She is named Vennela, meaning moonlight.

Vennela's father, a small farmer, pursues oggukatha, a folklore lyrical recitation. Then the girl's love journey starts in pursuing her dream boy, a hardcore naxal, Ravanna (played by Rana Daggubati of Bahubali fame) whom she came across through his poetry book published by revolutionary writers. The director deals with the theme of love in war times against the backdrop of reigning violence. And mix up with finetuned songs and poetry is available. 'There is no place for love' said Ravanna during an encounter with Vennela. But Vennela, an intransigent lover, argues in favour of love and reminds Ravanna of her abandoned and widowed mother, and passes a letter by his mother which purportedly influences hardcore Ravanna.

The director though corroborates the naxals' agenda of organising people in villages, and to some extent projects the police brutality and their implementation of encounter killings (aided and abetted by the state). On the other hand the naxals are burdened with tackling the brutal police, and get involved in settlement of disputes in villages - Robinhood style. Police are busy in covert operations planting the people in naxal camps and hideouts in jungles. The naxals are equally merciless with espionage informers. The naxals relegated the agenda of mass movements and got involved in pitched battles. There is a scene of Ravanna meeting his mother with the aid of Vennela, and Ravanna recites a poem of Siva Sagar passing it as his own. "Mother! I am grateful to you for revolutionary heritage." The director pretty well knows these things get past unnoticed as most people have stopped reading, and only watch run-of-the-mill movies and other stuff dished out on TV and media. Even the platonic love of Vennela was inexorably derived from 'Maidanam' of Chalam, a liberal in Telugu literature of yester years. (Though the director projects it as love of Meera pursuing the mystical Krishna.) Yet the film is worth watching inasmuch as it is a departure from inessential blockbusters. To some extent it helps one pursue the history of naxalism in recent past.

It's not a regular masala film, It has a unique storyline, and I really enjoyed the movie. Beautiful cinematography. Great acting by all the actors. I know there is no comedy but every movie need not have comedy in it, watch it you will enjoy the love story.

A natural realistic movie which portrays true love. Love, not just between hero - heroine but also between father - daughter, just speechless!

Rana and Sai Pallavi at their best for sure.

Truly enjoyed the movie.

After watching the film one is left with a feeling that it could have been made better. The actors and actreeses in the lead roles have more potential than that was extracted by the director.

Senseless and stupid love story.

Boring and a total waste of time.

Rana is the only saving grace of the movie. Sai not suitable for this role.

AVOID.

The story of "Vennela" who ruthlessly lost her life in a selfless journey for pure love will touch everyone.

The new story is with eye-catching direction, outstanding acting , DOP and has an amazing BGM.

Firstly the production values are top notch! Commendable performances from Sai Pallavi and Rana. But the plot doesn't have a strong point to prove. Bad misunderstanding and lack of depth in character. Anyway, a story of this sort had to be told.

One of the biggest low of Telugu film Industry. A completely outdated communist plot which is forgotten and not relevant in Telugu states. Sai pallavi played and looked almost similar in all of her movies,she is highly overrated. Rana Daggubati has no expressions at all and only suited to larger than life narratives like Bahubali.

Very deep story. Acting of both Rana ,Sai and all other cast done a excellent job.i literally fallen love with sai.screen play is top notch.everyone can watch this movie. I really belive You guys never get bored.....

This movie is truly one of a kind. Yes it's not perfect and there could've been more Rana, but this was a film that plays like a poem. Not everyone will like it and that's okay. It took courage by the filmmaker to present communism in a positive light and to showcase a hard-hitting love story. How far are you willing to go for love and will it be worth it? Or was it the journey that mattered the most?

The story of this film is commendable, drawing inspiration from real-life incidents.

The screenplay remains honest in its portrayal, although it may not be entirely convincing.

Certain dialogues in the film come across as forced, lacking natural flow.

The performances delivered by the cast are truly exceptional.

Sai Pallavi shines brightly in her role, showcasing her remarkable talent. Additionally, Sai Chand, Nandita Das, Eshwari Rao, Zarina Wahab, and Priyamani deliver extraordinary performances. Rana, Naveen Chandra, and Nivetha also leave a positive impression.

The music, while not exceptional, manages to maintain the appropriate mood throughout the film.

However, the production values could have been elevated to a higher standard.

The director and Director of Photography put forth their best efforts, resulting in a notable execution of the film.

If you are seeking a standout performance, I recommend watching this film for Sai Pallavi. Personally, I would opt for an OTT platform to enjoy it.

#saipallavi words fail me about ur acting.#SaiPallavi commitment to her role is what made "Vennela" lovable. The way she smiles and cries will hit you hard and make an everlasting impact. This performance is another feather to her cap.u steal the show with ur stupendous potrayal of emotions as VENNELA & the Climax moved me Tears .

Rana u r brilliant. Writing was excellent.#PowerstarSaiPallavi.

The way this film portrays NAXALS as heroes- DISGUSTING!

What kind of message you want to give to kids?

Acting, story, screenplay - nothing helped.

Overall, a boring and bad message giving movie.

Thumbs down!

Firstly congrats to team of Virataparvam.. Director VenuUdugula has given a pure soul love story with emotions. Actress saipallavi and actor Rana has done fabulous acting with all the support of crew team... Specially BGM gives hype through out movie.. Finally CLASSIC HIT to tollywood and many more expecting from the director....

Virata Paravam is not your typical love story, it is a story of Love. The kind of love that turns your world upside down, demands selflessness, strips you off everything that you can possibly give, still you can't help but love more even when there is no hope.

When this kind of love hits an expectional girl who is brave enough to go to the depths that only love can take you and stand still against all the odds, it makes once in a lifetime love story.

When that story is put together by an exceptional writer director, talented technicians, soul touching music and supremely talented dedicated actors who are here to serve the craft, it makes once in a life time movie.

Aside from the fact that Virata Parvam is a spectacularly made movie with captivating performances, it is first and foremost an honest attempt at story telling by everyone involved. This film has a piece of my heart forever and if you are someone who is optimistic enough to believe in love or even a movie lover who can appreciate a well made film, do not miss this.

Everyone know the plot line already so I am not going to write about that. Kudos to the director for picking this hidden gem of a story. Excellent work!

Epic love story presented as a gripping thriller. Back ground music is amazing and elevated the scenes perfectly.

Off late Telugu film makers seem to be glorifying Naxalism (films like Acharya). What is wrong with these people who are trying to make heroes of these ruthless anti Nationals. You should condemn Communists - they are a failed concept.

Rana's script selection is always best. I am proud to be a fan of victory's family.best characterisation ,best story, better music,best acting , better screen play.

Virata parvam is a excellent love story.well directed by venu garu with excellent background music.sai Pallavi acting is extra ordinary.all artist done a superb work including technicians.