Jai Lava Kusa movie review: Here's what critics feel about Jr NTR's dramatic power play

New Delhi: One of the most talked about Telugu entertainer 'Jai Lava Kusa' starring Jr NTR, Raashi Khanna and Nivetha Thomas opened in theatres on September 21, 2017. The film's trailer had created quite a stir among the viewers, and now that this action drama has hit the screens, it has got some rave reviews.

Jr NTR plays a triple role in the film of Jai, Lava and Kusa respectively. Jai suffers from a stammering problem which makes life a bit difficult for him and this leaves a huge impression on him during his formative years. The two other characters of Lava and Kusa too have an interesting role play. Lava plays a bank manager who is kind-hearted whereas Kusa is a street-smart thief eyeing to move to the States.

With this basic plot, let's take a look at what some of the critics have to say about 'Jai Lava Kusa':

“Jr NTR has played the three characters of Jai, Lava and Kusa with consummate ease. He is absolutely believable as the mild-mannered Lava, the cunning Kusa, and the menacing Jai. Raashi Khanna and Nivetha Thomas look beautiful on screen but expecting too much from them in a film where the hero plays triple roles, is asking for too much. TV and Bollywood actor Ronit Roy makes his debut as a baddie in Tollywood and in all honesty, it's a role that could have been enacted by anyone.”  Times Of India

“The first half of the film is characterised by a steady flow of scenes which don’t quite engage beyond a certain point, but the tone changes drastically when the conflict between the three characters is established. We are treated with a heavy dose of melodrama, and some superb acting from the film’s lead actor, aided by a fine background score. And the more you absorb the emotional undertones of the story, the more fulfilling is the experience. The film also drives home the point that it’s important to teach kids the difference between right and wrong, good and bad. There’s no denying that the intent behind making this film is great, but the story isn’t quite inspiring enough.”  Firstpost

“This film is NTR’s coveted stage and he walks the talk, enjoying every theatrical move. As a small time swindler Kusa and the hopelessly good-to-a-fault Lava, he is at ease. But the stage and the film eventually belongs to the darker, troubled role he plays — Jai or Ravana.

In a cinematic exaggeration, we see Jai’s simmering anger turning him into a beast. NTR as Jai or Ravana brings the ominous persona necessary to the character, rising above the many slow motion shots and heavy background score. He makes the stutter look natural than a rehearsed, over-emphasised one.”   The Hindu