Venkatesh as Ram in Tulasi

As the makers and the hero referred to the film, Tulasi is an attempt to blend faction, action, love, family drama, emotions, sentiment and what not. A typical formulaic film in a pakka commercial format yet portraying Venkatesh in a powerful role is achieved by the director Boyapati Srinu. This is Boyapati's second film. He is surely successful in presenting the hero, with the screenplay and good emotions in the film but on the flip side are - too much violence, too many characters (villains) in the second half, and not much importance to other characters other than the lead.

Run wise, the film has very strong chances of turning into a hit. ( There is a sentiment that the range of a Venkatesh's film depends on how many times he cried. And he does that about 6 times in this film :) ).



Going into the story, Tulasi Ram (Venkatesh) comes from a faction background and he is intolerant of injustice. He does not mind getting into action if he is moved. His wife is pretty upset about his attitude and they both split. After 5 years, Tulasi moves into the same apartment where his wife lives. Why? Why after 5 years? and What upset his wife? Watch the film on screen for the plot.

The rest of the cast just had some role and they did their part to content. Ramyakrishna and Uttej as friends did their roles good. Ali, Narsing Yadav generated good comedy.

There is one particular character that needs special mention. It is Master Athulith. He played son to Tulasi in this film. He is excellent in his role. It is the scenes between the son and the father that are core to the emotional part of the film.

Story is pretty formulaic and in typical old successful films format. Boyapati Srinu is successful with his screenplay that keeps the audience engaged. Especially the way he has moulded some of the scenes - scenes between Nayana Tara and Venkatesh in the flashback episdoes, scenes between Venkatesh and Master Athulith, scenes between Master Athulith and Nayana Tara - is extraordinary. It is these emotions - of joy and sorrow - that the director is very successful in portraying. On the other hand, there is too much of violence in the film.


Camera work of Bala Murugan is good and editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh is crisp. Stunts by Ram Laxman, Kanal Kannan are just okay. Devisri dished out superb music. Especially the songs Vennelintha , Nee Kalla thothi, Miyya Miyya songs are very good. Shirya mesmerizes in Chuku Chuku song. Even though Devisri's re-recording is excellent at times, it coul dhave been better at times.