The promos of Gopichand’s latest flick Loukyam, have caught on quite well with the audience. Directed by Srivas, this film has Rakul Preet as the female lead, and Anup Rubens composes the music score. After a round of huge promotions, this film has released all over today. Let’s see whether Gopichand gets his much needed hit.

Story

Venky aka Venkateswarlu (Gopichand) helps sister of a goon Babji (Sampath Raj) run away from her house and marry her lover in Warangal. Later he escapes from them and reaches Hyderabad. Venky falls in love with Chandrakala (Rakul Preet Singh) in Hyderabad.

He expresses her love to Chandrakala but surprise awaits when Keshav Reddy( Mukesh Rishi) gang attacks her and he tries saving her. At the sametime he comes to know that Babji captured his parents. To know the surprise and how Venky saved his parents enjoy Loukyam on silver screen.

Performance

Gopichand performed well as a lover boy and action scenes. His comedy timing is also good. Rakul Preet Singh looked beautiful. Comedy of Brahmanandam, 30 yrs Prithvi is good. Sampath acted well as a caring brother and villain.

Mukesh Rishi is ok as other villain. Hamsa Nandini sizzled in special song and appearance. Others like Posani, Chandra Mohan, Raghu Babu performed according to the story.

Plus Points

The entire set up, story and the way this flick has been executed is quite good. Loukyam is an complete image makeover for Gopichand, and he passes with flying colors in this family entertainer. He looks dashing and carries the entire film on his shoulders. He is pretty good in the comedy scenes, and showcases his talent aptly.

Rakul Preet is yet another plus for this film. She looks gorgeous, and nicely compliments Gopichand in every department. Once again, Brahmanandam entertains as Sippy. Some of his scenes with Chandra Mohan and Hamsa Nandini have come out extremely well. But it is 30 Years industry Pruthvi, who steals the show with his hilarious comedy during the end.

Music of the film is yet another bonus, and all the songs have been shot quite well. Second half of the film is quite entertaining and has been executed well. Hamsa Nandini adds the necessary glamor and comedy quotient to the film. Raghu Babu and Roller Raghu bring in decent laughs.

Minus Points

Once again, story of the film is quite routine and has nothing new in it. Even though the first half has a few laughs and romance, the actual story kicks off only during the interval point.

Even though the second half starts with a bang, routine family set up and comedy come in to the picture. At least one song in the first half could have been easily chopped off. After a point, the film gets predictable and a bit lengthy.

Technical

Camerawork in the film is quite decent, and showcases the film in a good light. Director Srivas should also applauded for the way he has presented Gopichand in a handsome and entertaining way. Even though he chooses a predictable story, the way he executes the film with ample entertainment is pretty good. Dialogues are quite simple and have been written decently.

As said earlier, screenplay of the film is a bit slow and gets predictable at times. Music of the film is good as Anup Rubens has given some lovable and peppy tunes. Having said that, the way songs have been placed leaves a lot to be desired. Editing is quite good but could have gone away with a few unnecessary scenes in the second half.

Analysis

Loukyam is a feel good romantic entertainer with commercial elements. Though its a tried and tested story line, treatment is new with hilarious screenplay. Best comedy is incorporated, resulting Loukyam to be a best comedy caper for this weekend than a romantic flick. Both first and second half are equally filmed at a good pace. But the actual plot starts with the interval bang and ends with a predictable second half.

Final Word

Loukyam is a lovely Entertainer.