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Jeyam Ravi’s “Brother” Movie Review: A ZEE5 Disaster or Worth a Watch?
Jeyam Ravi’s latest film, “Brother,” originally released in Tamil theaters with a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes alongside “Amaran,” tragically became a disaster. Now, with its Telugu version streaming on ZEE5, many are asking: is Jeyam Ravi’s movie truly that bad? We watched it to find out, and our verdict leans heavily towards a resounding “Don’t Bother This Film.”
An Overloaded Melodrama with Cringey Scenes
“Brother” feels like a melodrama worse than any TV serial. The film is plagued with cringey scenes and an outdated story that feels at least a decade old. Even the promotional material, with its “wedding photoshoot” style posters, fails to impress. From the opening scene, the movie gives off an impression of being cheaply made, leading to irritation even when watched on OTT. One can only imagine the plight of those who saw it in theaters.
Story, Conflict, and Wasted Potential
The film’s basic story, which only truly begins around the interval, revolves around a conflict at the hero’s sister’s in-laws’ house and whether he sends her back. Jeyam Ravi portrays Bhumika’s brother, hence the title. The narrative is criticized for being a low-quality spoof, drawing comparisons to Ram Charan’s “Bruce Lee” in its execution. It’s a clear case of wasted potential, where Jeyam Ravi’s talent and a good supporting cast were squandered due to “worst writings.”
The main conflict point is presented as a major incident, capable of breaking two families, all within a single scene. This abruptness makes the characters’ extreme reactions feel forced and unbelievable, lacking the necessary build-up. The hero’s characterization as “unemployed” or “useless” is also heavily criticized, as is the heroine’s role, which felt so insignificant that a mediator could have served the purpose, thereby eliminating unnecessary songs and proposal scenes.
Dubbing Woes and Forced Emotions
The Telugu dubbed version of “Brother” is particularly problematic. The music and songs are a “hundred crore salutations” (sarcastically implying terrible). The dubbing itself is a significant minus point, with voices that simply don’t suit the characters. Rao Ramesh, despite having a substantial role, suffers from ill-fitting dubbing. Even more jarring is the dubbing for heroine Priyanka Arul Mohan, where the voice reportedly sounds like someone who typically dubs for “aunty” roles. The comedy also falls flat, presented as forced punch dialogues without genuine humor. The point that “the hero cannot be tolerated” is also shown very forcibly.
The first half consistently shows the hero doing trivial things, being scolded at home, and Bhumika repeatedly asking for forgiveness for her brother, with these scenes replayed with different, forced reasons. A particular scene concerning upbringing is called “pure melodrama,” making one question if such a small issue warrants characters leaving home.
Are There Any Plus Points?
Despite the overwhelming negatives, the reviewer notes a few minor positives:
- The locations shot in Ooty.
- The fight sequences in the hospital during the first half.
- Some individual “performances” (though the overall cast is considered wasted).
The film does boast good production values and cinematography. However, these elements alone cannot save the movie from being described as putting the reviewer “on a train to Assam,” a figurative way of saying it induced boredom or sleepiness.
Family-Friendly But Melodrama Overloaded
For those wondering about its suitability for family viewing, the answer is yes, it can be watched with family as there is “no adult content.” However, be prepared for an “overloaded melodrama.” The reviewer suggests that people who enjoy TV serials might find some appeal, but for most, it will be a difficult watch.
Final Verdict and Rating
In conclusion, “Brother” falls short in almost every aspect: comedy, love track, family sentiment, heroism, story, screenplay, and overall writing. It is considered a script unsuitable even for a new hero, let alone a star like Jeyam Ravi, especially after his roles in films like “Comali” and “Ponniyin Selvan.” The casting is also criticized, with analogies describing an unappealing pairing.
Based on the review, “Brother” receives a rating of 1.75 out of 5.
