May 1^st, 2008 – Edison, NJ: Coming after Bhaskar’s  stupendous hit Bommarillu  and Allu Arjun’s Desa Muduru, PARUGU  brings out an entirely different dimension of Allu Arjun as an actor, while reinforcing Bhaskar’s strengths as a film maker who as much understands the young generation as much he is aware of the elderly audience.

While in Bommarillu, through the character of Siddarth he propagates how the younger generation is suffocated by overt authority of their parents, in Parugu through the character of Allu Arjun, he unveils yet another aspect of the psyche of today’s youngsters who are capable of realizing and rectifying their unintentional mistakes.

Aided by a sensible and sensitive director like Bommarillu Bhaskar, Allu Arjun demonstrates great maturity and courage in portraying his role. Allu Arjun plays a character very different from any of his earlier films, one which brings out his true potential as an actor. Nevertheless his superb dancing skills are yet again showcased in the spectacular ‘Elalgelaga’ song sung for the first time in Telugu by Kailash Kher.

Given the profile and preferences of the overseas audiences this film is tailor made to be a wholesome family entertainment package that will enthrall them.

But the film has registered a unique distinction that has never happened in many many years in the history of Telugu cinema. That being, the main plot of the film bearing some uncanny resemblance to some  recent real life incidents involving high profile people, the film has inadvertently triggered a huge debate among the audience, because of which their reactions tend to be extreme. But to realize how finely the film strikes a balance, you got to watch it.

All said and done, this is one film that should be watched for its magic, irrespective of any reaction or any opinion  including the above.