Story

Daya (NTR) is an orphan kid and he observes that police are the most respected people and they also make a lot of illegal money. On that pretext, he decides to become a cop. Waltair Vasu (Prakash Raj) is a big bad guy and wants a convenient police officer to get his dirty work going. Daya obliges and gets benefited in return. Suddenly something happens which affects Daya personally at a later point of time. The rest of the story is all about how Daya redeemed himself.

Artists Performance

NTR: NTR gives a performance of lifetime. He plays a character that transforms from a bad guy to a responsible man. And there are several phases in it and he has shown slight variations each phase perfectly. Loved his arrogance when he meets Prakash Raj for the first time. His performance in police station fight, court scenes, beach episodes and climax (all scenes in latter part of second half) is extraordinary. His dances movements for Temper title song are his best till date. NTR’s conviction for a 6-pack look which appears for few seconds in a song stands as testament for his hard work.

Others: Kajal Agarwal has a limited role and she did well. Prakash Raj is entertaining in the role of villain. Posani Krishna Murali steals the show with a single expression and excellent characterization (and without using his inevitable word Raja in his dialogues). Vennela Kishore does well as a bakra with flute in a brief role. Tanikella Bharani, Madhurima and Pavitra Lokesh play vital roles. Jaya Prakash Reddy got another entertaining character.

Technical departments

Story - screenplay - direction: Vakkantham Vamsi has given a powerful story that has the unique element of hero transforming from a bad guy to good guy. The writer has chosen Posani Krishna Murali character as Manasakshi of NTR. The play between these two characters is written well. Puri Jagan’s work in this film is strengthened because the story is given by an outsider. Puri Jagan has written excellent characterization for NTR. NTR is the villain and NTR is the hero in this film. Puri Jagan has shown the redemption of hero character in an emphatic style. The way redeemed NTR corrected his wrongdoings is very powerfully mounted. The climax point of the film is brave and would have failed if there is no emotion in movie. But the climax is effectively handled. There are certain illogical scenes (like why didn’t hero made multiple copies of CD etc). But the intensity and instant gratification in second half makes sure that logics are overlooked. Puri Jagan strikes back after a gap with an emphatic film.

Other departments: Cinematography by Sam K Naidu is good. I personally liked Devuda and Ittage Rechipodam songs on audio. On screen, Temper and Devuda songs are highly entertaining because of right placement. NTR’s superb steps are added attraction for Temper title song. Background score by veteran Mani Sharma is compelling. Puri Jagan’s dialogues are a great asset. He has penned powerful and honest dialogues in addition to his trademark hero characterization dialogues. Editing by SR Sekhar is good. Art direction by Brahma Kadali is neat. Action choreography by Vijay is striking.


Analysis: Temper is a film about bad guy reforming himself. The episodes of bad guy are entertaining and episodes of good guy are intense. NTR plays the unique role of villain/hero in this film. Puri Jagan has brilliantly used supremely talented NTR to deliver a powerful film in the form of Temper. In spite of some illogical scenes and inconsistencies, Temper is one of the best movies of Puri Jagan and has the best work of NTR. On the trade front, Temper will be a huge hit with serious chances of breaking records. Go and watch it!