'Magic Ajji' film review - movie by Dinesh Baboo

Magic first, logic next. Yes, you cant expect logic in fantasy movies because the objective of such movies is to take the audience to a different dream world of illusion. And so is Magic Ajji, a trendsetter in Indian Cinema with a whopping 2 Crores budget for a children film! On top of it, Magic Ajji is completely shot on Hi-Definition camera with over 40 minutes of computer graphics. Cinematographer turned director Dinesh Baboo directed this movie for Rajassu Combines of A.N. Subbaraju.

Rajassu Combines never produced films for the sake of it. With films like 'Muttina Hara', this production house always aimed at 'quality' entertainers with a specific goal. In today's scenario where most producers hesitate to invest on 'sellable stars', Subbaraju dared to produce a children film with a budget of a commercial movie! "Money comes and goes," says this producer. "If people like the movie, its worth our efforts" he added.

Released this week, Magic Ajji stars actress Kushbu in the lead and Master Tejas plays the other key role. It deals with the everlasting love and affection of granny-grandson with loads of fantasy to fascinate the kids. Film starts with a 100-year-old granny (Kushbu) of a royal family who then turns into a friendly ghost to help her grandson (master Tejas). The only boy of this royal family is ill treated by his uncles to grab the property. But with the help of his granny (ghost), he manages to teach them all a lesson and gets his place in the family.

Sudharani and abhijith in Magic Ajji

Director Dinesh Baboo has handled this simple fairytale so nicely, at times even adults slip into their childhood memories while watching! A song picturized on a digitally simulated haven, underwater, hell and colorful garden takes the kids to a different world. It was amazing to see kids jump on their seat with joy! Ajji made her magic. Ramesh Bhat and Mandya Ramesh make everyone laugh with comedy spin. Kushbu wins as a 'good-looking' Ajji! Computer graphics, which delayed the movie by 10 months, is another interesting factor of the movie. However, there was a lot more scope for much more realistic graphics and animations. But if we keep the time and money factor in mind, it can be called as a decent work! Magic Ajji is certainly an entertainment unlimited for kids and surely 'a film for people from eight to eighty'!

Direction: Dinesh Baboo
Producer: Rajassu Combines (A.N. Subbaraju)
Music: Aadi
Cinematography: Dinesh Baboo
Cast: Kushbu, Master Tejas, Sudharani, Abhijith, Chitra Shenoi, Roopa Iyer, Pooja Lokesh, Ramesh Bhat, Mandya Ramesh, Gurudatth etc