Sapthagiri LLB
STORY: Sapthagiri, a small time lawyer from Chittoor dreams of making it big. He decides to get a high profile case reopened, taking on the finest lawyer in the country, in the process. Sapthagiri's life and justice will never be the same again.
REVIEW: A young man Rohit from a wealthy and influential family, in an drunken state, runs over six beggars sleeping on the pavement, in his luxury car. Leading lawyer of the day Rajpal (Sai Kumar) gets Rohit exonerated of all charges. However, Sapthagiri (Sapthagiri), a small-time lawyer thirsting for success files a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging that justice has not been done. The case is reopened and Sapthagiri is put to the test against an opponent who has never been defeated. In the process, he surrenders to the lure of money earning the wrath of those who stood by him and believed in him. Sapthagiri then has a moment of epiphany and he decides to be true to himself rather than subverting justice. Things become interesting only during the last half an hour as the emotions, performances, and hard-hitting courtroom scenes elevate the proceedings and make this a bearable film this weekend
Sapthagiri LLB is a remake of the Bollywood blockbuster Jolly LLB and more or less stays true to the original. The difference is in terms of the presentation of the lead character. Without disturbing the plot, director Charan Lakkaakula has inserted some fight and song sequences to portray Sapthagiri as a mainstream hero. With a proven script, he has made a few adjustments to the story to suit the nativity factor but the objective is clear: Establishing Sapthagiri, the leading comedian of Tollywood as a commercial hero ala Suneil. People who come to the theatres expecting a dose of comedy because of Sapthagiri playing the lead role, will be disappointed as there is not much scope for it although Shakalaka Shankar does provide a few comedy scenes in the first half. Sapthagiri does a decent job but the scene-stealers are clearly Sai Kumar and Shiva Prasad who plays the judge. These roles were portrayed by Bomman Irani and Saurabh Shukla in the original and it's not an easy job to step into their shoes. But Sai Kumar and Shiva Prasad have done a first rate job. Kashish Vohra does not have a solid role where as Gollapudi Maruti Rao and LB Sriram impress in their cameoS.
Watch Sapthagiri LLB for performances by Sai Kumar and Shiva Prasad. But be warned: If you are looking for a comedy, then this certainly is not.
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