Hey Balwanth Review: Suhas' film is a clean comedy backed by a bold core idea

Hey Balwanth Story

Krishna Balwanth (Suhas) grows up wanting to inherit his father, Rao Balwanth’s (Naresh) business, even though he has no idea what it actually involves, as his father deliberately keeps him in the dark. When Krishna finally discovers the truth, he is shocked and decides to shut the business down. However, things take an unexpected turn when his girlfriend Mithra (Shivani Nagaram) gets entangled in the issue. How Krishna handles the complications and attempts to close the controversial business forms the crux of the story.

Hey Balwanth Review

Hey Balwanth is directed by Gopi Atchara, who does a commendable job of keeping the suspense around the core conflict intact until the right moment. The film revolves around a young man eager to take over his father’s business, only to be stunned by the truth behind it.

The central theme and the nature of the father’s business are maintained as a strong hook and build decent curiosity until it is revealed. The build-up scenes leading to the revelation are handled neatly. The director smartly injects humor into the narrative, and much of the comedy generated by the supporting cast works well.

The first half is packed with entertaining moments, and the involvement of two politicians and the heroine creates ample situational comedy. Sudarshan and Vennela Kishore shine in their roles and keep the energy levels high. The interval bang is impactful, and the film avoids over-the-top slapstick comedy, relying instead on situational humor.

However, the film dips slightly in the second half when the crime angle is introduced. This shift affects the pacing and makes certain portions feel stretched. A tighter edit could have made the latter half more engaging. Shivani Nagaram’s role, though promising, could have been written with more depth, as she does not get ample scope to perform.

One of the biggest highlights of the film is the chemistry between Naresh and Suhas. Their scenes are superbly written and executed, generating some of the loudest laughs. The emotional father-son moments toward the climax are handled beautifully and add weight to the narrative.

Performance-wise, Suhas delivers a convincing act as the confused yet determined son. His comic timing and emotional scenes are impressive. Shivani Nagaram has a pleasant screen presence and performs well within her scope. 

Naresh is outstanding and shoulders much of the film with his entertaining performance. Vennela Kishore gets a solid role after a long time, while Sudarshan is excellent as Suhas’s friend.

The background score is effective, and the visuals are decent. While the production design is good, the editing in the second half could have been sharper. The dialogues, especially those written for the comedians, are witty and engaging. Despite minor flaws, Hey Balwanth lives up to the pre-release buzz and delivers wholesome entertainment with a fresh premise.

Hey Balwanth Verdict

On the whole, Hey Balwanth is a fun-filled family drama with a unique core idea that is handled effectively. The comedy works well, the casting is apt, and the emotional moments add depth. Barring a few routine commercial elements and a slightly dragged second half, the film makes for an enjoyable watch this weekend.

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