Adhurs

V. V. Vinayak's 2010 Telugu film follows twin brothers separated at birth. One is raised as a traditional priest, the other grows up loose on the street. Years later their paths cross when one of them is kidnapped. The film uses the twin template for comedy; misunderstandings arising from the two being taken for each other make up much of the narrative. NTR Jr. plays both roles and establishes two entirely different registers. Brahmanandam's comic sections were decisive in the film's commercial success. The narrative logic is thin and the plot advances on coincidence; the film does not disguise it. The aim is a holiday-season box office title and it is built to that. Who it's for: those who like the mix of comedy and action in Telugu cinema. Who it's not for: viewers looking for a coherent story; the film takes no interest in connecting its scenes.