Businessman
Businessman (2012) is an action-packed thriller on iBOMMA in Telugu that was directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by D.V.V. Danayya under DVV Entertainments and starred Mahesh Babu and Kajal Aggarwal. The movie narrates about Surya, a goal oriented man who ascends out of a small town aspiration into becoming a strong force in the underworld of Mumbai. It was a commercial hit that had stylish action scenes and the star power of Mahesh Babu in the Telugu cinema.
The direction by Puri Jagannadh is a mixture of high-energy storytelling and elements of a mass-entertainer; the aspects of romance, action, and drama are combined. The concept of ambition, power and morality is also a theme that is explored in Businessman as the main character experiences the wicked world of crime and politics. The technical subtleties of the film, the punch of the dialogues, and the performances allow keeping the viewer entertained, at the same time keeping the balance between entertainment and narrative nuances.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Businessman |
| Director | Puri Jagannadh |
| Producer | R. R. Venkat |
| Production Company | R. R. Movie Makers |
| Starring | Mahesh Babu, Kajal Aggarwal, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Sayaji Shinde |
| Cinematographer | Shyam K. Naidu |
| Music Director | S. Thaman |
| Editor | S. R. Shekhar |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Release Date | January 13, 2012 |
| Language | Telugu |
Plot Overview
The plot of the story is about Surya (Mahesh Babu), who is a strong-willed man that comes to Mumbai with an aim of conquering its criminal and political world. He outsmarts his way to the top using intelligence, charm and manipulation of tactics, to come out as a force to reckon with. The storyline is based on his schemed ascendancy as he keeps a frontal image of validity and entrepreneurial prowess.
As Surya goes about amassing power, he is challenged by other gangsters and other ambitious rivals who would want to overrule him. Kajal Aggarwal appears as Shruti giving the movie a romantic secondary story, which does not take away from the main action of the movie. The story is a combination of exciting scenes, dramatic conflicts, and human relationships, which leads to the tense climax that solidifies the idea of the strategic genius and insatiable drive of Surya.
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Performances
Mahesh Babu plays Surya, who is ambitious, smart, ruthless, and his role is a strong and charismatic one. His physical presence on the screen makes the action sequences and strategic encounters memorable as he has an authoritative screen presence. Kajal Aggarwal as Shruti offers a warm and emotional touch to the story, a supportive but independent love interest that adds to the relationship dynamics of the movie.
Other key supporting roles include Prakash Raj, Sonu Sood and Ashish Vidyarthi that contribute the element of intensity and conflict. The appearance of Prakash Raj as a skilled villain and Sonu Sood as an addition to the criminal underworld provides the tension. The good acting of the ensemble cast makes the story of the protagonist and the threat of the antagonist interesting so that Businessman is a well-developed story and full of passion on the part of the protagonist and the antagonist.
Direction and Screenplay
The direction of Puri Jagannadh focuses on the high octane entertainment and the mass appeal strategy. He also does a wonderful job with the suspense, romance, comedy and action sequences so that each sequence leads to the rise of Surya. The story is slick, action-packed, and visually lively and it keeps the viewers entertained as they follow strategic moves of the main character in the life of Mumbai in a hostile environment.
The screenplay is made in such a way that the smartness and ambition of Surya are being disclosed progressively keeping the suspense and interest of the viewers. The dialogues are sharp, catchy and in line with the wit and confidence of Surya. Power plays, turns of fate and conflicts are arranged in ways that create the maximum tension and do not lose the clarity of the narration. The screenplay by Puri Jagannadh is a good blend of the mass appeal and the main theme of the story, which is ambition and the moral intricacy.
Music and Background Score
The music of Businessman is by S.S. Thaman and it is a spirited and contemporary soundtrack. Other hits such as “Businessman” and “Chandamama” topped the charts, which enhanced the stylish image of Mahesh Babu. Major narrative rhythms are supported by music, which adds emphasis on romance, action, and heroism and makes the music appealing to the audience because of catchy melodies and rhythmic repetitions.
The background music enhances action and suspense to accompany dramatic confrontations and tension. The percussion, electronic and orchestral effects used by Thaman make the big scenes more energetic and cinematic. The use of music and music score in Businessman makes sure that the movie is filled with a sense of electricity, as viewers will keep being focused on the emotional and the action-packed elements of the story.
Cinematography
The cinematography of Shyam K. Naidu underlines some urban scenes, some luxurious places, some active scenes, and shows the splendor of Mumbai and the violence of the ascension of Surya. There is a fluidity to camera movements and framing serves to emphasize the presence of characters and huge conflict. Lights on both luxury interiors and dirty streets underline the duality of the world Surya is in.
The sequences of actions are filmed clearly with the focus on stunts and dramatic tension. Close ups help in the capture of minor emotions and wide shots give size and context on power confrontations. Cinematography is very stylish and realistic, allowing the sequences to be captivating and the movie to focus on the plot and the importance of strategy, power and ambition, which again enhances the high-energy entertainment aspect of the movie.
Themes
Businessmen raise the issue of ambition, power, and morality, the way intelligence and strategic thinking can change the social and criminal hierarchies. The moral issues of Surya are relevant to the ethical challenges that people have to meet in order to achieve success in morally vague situations. The movie focuses on calculated risk-taking, endurance and interplay of business and crime as a means to power.
The other theme is identity and personal change because Surya goes through the power games in the city and still does not lose his purpose. The movie also dwells on loyalty, relationships, and the price of ambition. These thematic layers add depth to the mass-entertainer structure, as Businessman is not merely action spectacle, and strengthens its attractiveness as a high-stakes story of personal strategy, and maneuvering in a society.
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Conclusion
Businessman is a classic action-thriller in Telugu style full of glamour direction, the charisma of Mahesh Babu and the action-packed music by S.S. Thaman. The cinematography of Puri Jagannadh and Shyam K. Naidu makes it a smooth, fast moving movie and the movie was a commercial and critical hit in the Telugu film industry.
Businessman, with its good acting, action and plotting, is a prime example of a mass entertainer that is a mixture of telling of the story, style and the presence of the star. Its business success, involving screenplay and depth of the theme make it a milestone in the career of Mahesh Babu and a classic to the mainstream Telugu films.