Story
Brahmanandam (Raja Goutham) is a struggling theatre artist with dreams of making it big. Orphaned at a young age, his only family is his grandfather, Anand Murthy (Brahmanandam), who resides in an old-age home. To participate in a prestigious nationwide drama festival in Delhi, Brahmanandam urgently needs ₹6 lakhs. Sensing his desperation, Murthy offers him a piece of land worth crores — on one condition. The rest of the story unravels what Murthy truly desires and how the strained bond between grandfather and grandson gradually transforms into a heartwarming relationship.

Artists Performance

Raja Goutham delivers a surprisingly impressive performance, excelling as a frustrated theatre artist. His spontaneity in reactions and strong dialogue delivery stand out, making him almost unrecognizable from his previous films. This movie serves as a perfect relaunch for him.

Brahmanandam is outstanding as the grandfather yearning for his grandson’s affection, bringing depth to his role. Vennela Kishore provides ample comic relief, with some of his dialogues being genuinely hilarious. Talluri Rameswari shines in a crucial role with ease, while Sampath Raj justifies his unique character. Rajeev Kanakala delivers a solid performance.

Priya Vadlamani is convincing as a girlfriend seeking validation from her partner, while Aishwarya Holakkal adds charm with her lively presence. Divija Prabhakar is effective as the hero’s sister, and Prabhakar showcases his versatility .

Story - screenplay - direction: The basic premise of the film is about understanding our grandparents or parents in their old-age. The director has chosen a broken family to establish the characters and then joined them together through a conflict point. The director RVS Nikhil has taken time to establish the characters and gives a twist during the interval. Though the story idea is good at the concept level, the director couldn’t write scenes that integrate the story seamlessly into the narration. We do find certain scenes entertaining and certain scenes funny. But we do miss the feeling of watching a complete movie. The thread of Sampath Raj trying to clear the 10th class exam would have looked funny and entertaining if the orientation and tone of the film is set in that way.

The core theme of the film revolves around understanding and empathizing with our grandparents or parents in their old age. The director, RVS Nikhil, uses a fractured family dynamic to introduce the characters and then brings them together through a central conflict. He takes his time establishing the characters and delivers a twist at the interval.

While the concept is strong at its core, the screenplay struggles to seamlessly integrate the story into the narrative. Some scenes are engaging and humorous, but the film as a whole lacks cohesion, leaving us without a sense of completeness. The subplot involving Sampath Raj attempting to clear his 10th-grade exam had the potential to be both funny and entertaining, but it would have been more effective if the film’s tone and approach had been aligned accordingly.

Other departments: Sandilya Pisapati's songs are decent, but the background score and sound mixing fall short. Mitesh Parvathaneni's cinematography is adequate, while the dialogues stand out as a strong point. Kranthi Priyam's art direction feels authentic, but Prasanna's editing could have been sharper. The film carries the aesthetics and treatment of an independent production.

Analysis: Brahma Anandam delves into a relatable family story, highlighting the emotional neglect of elders by their loved ones. The director crafts a heartfelt narrative with fun and endearing characters, complemented by spot-on casting. However, the pacing feels slow, and the integration of subplots into the main storyline lacks finesse. Despite these shortcomings, the film stands out for its unique storytelling.