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Release date : April 19, 2019

123telugu.com Rating : 3.5/5

Starring : Nani , Shraddha Srinath, Sathyaraj, Rao Ramesh

Director : Gautam Tinnanuri

Producers : Suryadevara Naga Vamsi

Music Director : Anirudh Ravichander

Cinematographer : Sanu Varghese

Editor : Navin Nooli

Nani has been super confident about Jersey right from the day it was launched. Directed by Gautam Tinnanuri, this film has hit the screens today. Let’s see how the film turns out to be.

Arjun(Nani) is an ex Ranji player who leads a depressed life with his wife Sara(Shraddha Srinath) and son Nani. This life style of his does not go well with Sara and especially his son who at a crucial moment edges Arjun to do something in life and become his real life hero. Rest of the story is as to how Arjun changes his life style and embraces cricket back and becomes an inspiration for many.

Plus Points:

Jersey is a film which has some of the best performances in recent times. Every character in the film is so well enacted that you get carried away with all the emotions throughout the film.

Nani is loved by one and all when he does relatable roles and the same happens in Jersey. He gives his career best performance as Arjun and drains you emotionally throughout the film. The pain he showcases is superb. Be it the scenes where he goes to the railway station and brings out his joy after getting selected or the manner in which he handles scenes related to his son with the Jersey, Nani was exceptional and gave an award winning performance.

Shraddha Srinath makes a solid debut and looks like a super performer. The manner in which she showcases different variations in her character is amazing. Her chemistry with Nani was too good. The small kid who played Nani’s son was decent. Satya Raj once again plays a pivotal supporting role and he is best with his emotions.

What makes Jersey so special are the realistic emotions. Director Gautam should be praised highly for keeping the emotions real which will connect to many. The manner in which the film goes back and front in time has been showcased well. Also, the climax is superb as the manner in which the twist is revealed is good and leaves you teary eyed.

Minus Points:

The length of the film is a tad long and there is a chance for the film to be trimmed for at least 8 to 10 minutes.

The second half of the film is also good but becomes a bit predictable when the cricket is showcased. Routine cricket scenes bring the pace down a bit.

Technical Aspects:

Though Anirudh and his songs sound normal, they fit perfectly in the narrative. His BGM is on another level as the elevates the emotions completely. The production design needs a special mention as the different time frames have been showcased superbly.

Lyrics are meaningful and so were the dialogues which are realistic and on point. Production values of the film are really good and camerawork is amazing as the middle class set up and Ranji matches have been shown superbly. Shraddha Srinath has been designed quite well.

Coming to the director Gautam Tinnanuri, he showed glimpses of his brilliance in Malli Raava but his game in Jersey is on another level. Without falling prey to the commercial aspects, he narrates the story of a loser with such beautiful emotions that every member in the family can relate to. The twist he has chosen and the manner in which he uses it to narrate the goal of the hero is so well thought. He is an amazing talent and Jersey will put him in top bracket for sure.

On the whole, Jersey is a realistic sports drama which moves you emotionally. Nani once again proves what an actor he is and single handedly takes the film to greater heights. Realistic narration, relatable characters, great performances and above all, honest emotions will make your heart heavy. If you ignore the slightly slow pace, this film will be liked by one and all and makes for a great watch as honest films like Jersey come rarely. Watch it without fail.

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Jersey movie review: Nani, Shraddha Srinath film is a rewarding story of triumph and self discovery

Jersey movie review and rating: jersey, starring nani and shraddha srinath, plays out at two levels — as sports drama and a tale of a father and son — and works at both levels. rating: 4/5.

Film : Jersey Director : Gowtam Tinnanuri Cast : Nani, Shraddha Srinath, Sathyaraj, Rao Ramesh Rating : 4/5

Jersey stars Nani and Shraddha Srinath in lead roles.

It’s the season of sports films in southern cinema and the success of recent films such as Kanaa, Natpe Thunai and Majili is proof to the popularity of the genre. If done right, sports dramas can be both moving and inspiring and there can’t be a better example than Nani starrer Jersey, which is truly a rewarding story of triumph and self-discovery. Even though it comes across as a familiar story of dreams and failure set against a sports backdrop, it goes beyond exploring the usual tropes that are generally associated with such films.

Jersey, which predominantly unfolds between 1986 and 1996, revolves around a cocky ex-Ranji cricketer Arjun ( Nani ), who is undoubtedly the best player of his time. Sarah (Shraddha) is madly in love with Arjun and she marries him against her father’s wishes. At the peak of his career when he’s due to be selected for the Indian team, Arjun decides to quit cricket after being let down by politics in the selection committee. Reality hits him hard and he’s no longer the arrogant Arjun he used to be as he reminds himself he has a wife and son to look after. 10 years after he’s bid adieu to cricket, he starts playing once again to prove himself at 36 for the sake of his son.

Jersey is both a competent sports drama and a moving tale of a father and son. This is not the story of a hero; this is one of a father who doesn’t want to disappoint his son, of a husband who wants to finally bring a ray of hope into his wife’s life and of a cricketer who wants to fulfill his coach’s long-time wish. This is the success story of a man who has seen more failures and constantly been beaten by life but refuses to give up.

In recent years, no other filmmaker has made a sports film with such ease and conviction, and Gowtam makes a strong mark with this story of a late bloomer. Jersey humanizes a sports star and shows us how his failures can affect the people close to him. Instead of making this a story of glory and success, Gowtam makes this a tale of redemption and self-discovery.

Nani hits all the right notes in his portrayal of a former cricketer and a father in Jersey.

Nani is terrific as Arjun and he hasn’t looked so comfortable in role in a while. As Arjun, it’s extremely difficult to see Nani in the role and that’s probably the biggest achievement of Jersey, which also features Shraddha Srinath in a pivotal role. As the guilt-ridden couple struggling to keep their marriage afloat, it’s through her unspeakable words Sarah places her faith in Arjun and the scenes between them are so refreshing. There are scenes where we see them living under the same roof and not conversing but one can still sense the love they have for each other. The ever reliable Sathyaraj as the coach shines in yet another role which he can even play in his sleep.

Arjun’s relationship with his son is what really makes Jersey a heartwarming father-son bonding drama. It’s their relationship that really drives the story forward. It is through the son’s eyes, we see Arjun without judging him. Some of the film’s best moments are between Arjun and his son.

Jersey manages to showcase the cricket games as convincingly as possible. The effort that has gone into getting trained for his character is quite visible in Nani’s performance. From the stands to the shots and the follow through, Nani gets the body language of a batsman right and is a treat to watch while playing.

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Jersey Movie Review: A Sports Film That’s All Heart

Language: Telugu

Cast: Nani, Shraddha Srinath, Sathyaraj

Director: Gowtam Tinnanpuri

Jersey begins with Arjun's (Nani) son, Nani following two women out of a bookstore just so he can present them with a book about his father. Notice the Manam moment where the father borrows his son's name—Nani's son is named Arjun—and gives away his name to his on-screen son? This then segues into a moment from 1986. A cricket match is taking place with Arjun in tremendous form and his girlfriend Sarah (Shraddha Srinath) cheering him on from the outside. But the actual flashback begins in the next shot, in 1996. A small home where Sarah is sleeping on the couch and Arjun and his seven-year-old son are sitting right across from her. A beautifully fleshed out contrast between the young couple in love and the married version of them. Before the film could proceed further, the title flashes by their side: Jersey . This isn't your regular sports film, it seems to suggest, and for the most part, it delivers as well.

Jersey is the story of a couple, Arjun and Sarah, and their struggle to keep their kid happy. They have been married for 10 years, and Arjun, for some reason, has given up on life. He loves his son and wife immensely, but not enough to get out of his couch. Sarah, on the other hand, doesn't have that luxury. She toils through life working in a five-star hotel, but making a movie about a woman in crisis isn't compelling enough. So we go with the man who is going to achieve something extraordinary, domestic responsibilities be damned, by refusing to quit.

Gowtam, the film's writer-director, succeeds in rooting the story—despite the cricket-filled second-half (the way the matches unfold have technique and authenticity to it)—by making it more about the father in Arjun, rather than the sportsman. He also makes sure that there are obstacles in his protagonist's path. He is 36 years old, after all. And to its credit, the film does make his physical strength a part of the plot rather than making it seem like a passing detail. His leading pair are two rather well-written characters as well—a husband who can love but can't seem to show it where it matters, and a wife who is tired of watching the person she was in love with disappear. That said, I would've loved a better written Sarah—even though a woman who slaps her husband instead of bearing it silently is a step-up—and a screenplay that properly cements the logic behind the protagonist's lie. The art and production design needs a special mention for detailing the sets and props appropriate to the time periods—except for the Holi and Hidesign handbags, that is.

The film absolutely belongs to Nani who has given a flawless performance. The episodes of him being a bad husband and, at times, a bad father are masterfully internalised—we can see regret and shame on his face, but still, his body language stays withdrawn. The badham milk scene with him and his friend is so signature-Nani that it brought back the fangirl in me who died sometime around Bhale Bhale Magadivoy . In a particularly moving scene, we find Arjun driving to a railway station after finding out that he's got selected to play Ranji cricket. Before we could contemplate all possible plot developments, we see him scream, when a train approaches the station. He just wanted enough noise to drown his excitement out. There are a few such simple yet touching moments that safely put Jersey in a league of its own.

Shraddha Srinath plays a tired and displeased wife for most of the film which makes it impossible for her to do anything but scorn. The kid who plays Nani steals the show every time he says something with purity only a child can possess. The supporting cast does a great job as well. Especially Sathyaraj's coach—instilling purpose and momentum to the screenplay—and Praveen— providing comedic relief wherever he can without it being an awkward add-on. Anirudh's music and background score get a bit unnecessary for a film that's moving without it. It's a sports film, so no matter how tense the music we know our guy is gonna hit a six. And the fact that the subtitles come when there aren't any dialogues accompanying them was a bizarre thing to happen as well.

Jersey , the film's title, is a misdirection. It brings forth a glamorous image of a cricket player—the blue jersey is the most coveted piece of clothing in our country, after all. And you think that's where the film is going. It does for a minute, but not really. For most fo its length, the film stays away from posturing and superlatives. Yes, it is about a man whose only passion in life is cricket, but his reasons to pursue it aren't as frivolous as the template suggests. To Arjun, the only jersey that matters is the one he fails to gift to his son, the jersey that starts it all. And the film ends with a recall to it that breaks even the most stone-cold of hearts. After all, human motivations are deceivingly homogenous and who won't be able to connect with a father trying to be worthy enough of his son's unconditional doting?