Vakeel Saab release: This remake of the 2016 Hindi film Pink, stars Pawan Kalyan, Nivetha Thomas, Anjali, Ananya Nagalla, and Prakash Raj. (Photo: Prakash Raj/Twitter)Directed by Venu Sriram, the Telugu remake of Pink is all set to release in theatres on Friday and it is nothing less than a festival for Pawan Kalyan fans. The star will be seen playing the eponymous ‘vakeel saab’ in the film in the Pink remake. The film also stars Shruti Haasan, Nivetha Thomas, Anjali and Ananya Nagalla in pivotal roles.
Vakel Saab will see Pawan Kalyan step into the shoes of Amitabh Bachchan. However, the film has been adapted to accommodate Pawan Kalyan’s stardom and age. He will play a lawyer with a painful past, with Shruti in a cameo as his wife. Nivetha, Anjali and Ananya play the girls who are accused of attempted murder and have to prove their innocence in court.
Talking about playing the role essayed by Bachchan, Kalyan had said at an event, “The way you have respect and love for me, I have been a crazy fan of Amitabh Bachchan since my childhood. I used to fight for him like you fight for me. I used to fight my own brother growing up. So, to be able to fill his shoes in Telugu remake, I never even thought of that.”
The film is releasing theatrically even as theatres are facing the heat in most parts of India as Covid-19 numbers climb up. The film is expected to do good business as its morning shows are already a sellout.
Twitter user @devarajhtweets watched Vakeel Saab and shared on Twitter, "#VakeelSaab Really powerful message oriented with adding mass elements @PawanKalyan sir one man show who lead the case towards justice in is style @MusicThaman bgm is highlight. @i_nivethathomas @AnanyaNagalla @yoursanjali justified their roles @prakashraaj sir did excellent."
"Just finished watching #VakeelSaab @PawanKalyan, @MusicThaman have absolutely rocked. Movie is amazing except for a few scenes in the flashback. Train fight lo bgm next level. Big hit..! #SarkaruVaariPaata," @TheSSMBfan said via Twitter.
Harish Shankar .S tweeted, "Power packed performance by Power Star @PawanKalyan makes Vakeel Saab Fantastic !!!! Thank you Sriram Venu for an eye feast dialogues by Thirupathi are my special mention to appreciate My bawa @MusicThaman deserves a special tweet Congratulations to the whole team."
Pawan Kalyan's fans were seen celebrating the release of his film Vakeel Saab after a benefit show where the actor was also present.
Actor Nithiin tweeted, "BLOCKBUSTER VAKEEL SAAB POWERSTAR ON 🔥🔥🔥 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ENTIRE TEAM 👏👏👏 #VakeelSaab."
Indianexpress.com review Manoj Kumar R gave this Pawan Kalyan starrer three stars and wrote in his Vakeel Saab movie review, "Pawan Kalyan's loss in the 2019's election is the main theme of the film. 'Even if you don't need people. People need you,' various versions of this dialogue is repeated throughout the run time."
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@CheGuevera2806 shared on Twitter, "#VakeelSaab A story every 1 deserves 2 know.It ws PK's show all over while @prakashraaj,@yoursanjali & @i_nivethathomas perfectly executed der roles.Thnx to #SriramVenu for blending the story to include modern events.Spl thnx to @MusicThaman for a thumping BGM."
A fan, @sherry1111111, who got to see the film, tweeted, "Idi anna ne acting capability @PawanKalyan never underestimate yourself. You killed it every minute in the entire second half. I’m so happy that the actor in PK is back . Oka fan ga ide kavali #VakeelSaab."
Actor Eesha Rebba shared via Twitter, "Hearing Great things about #VakeelSaab Can’t wait to watch Powerstar @PawanKalyan Garu on screen #PSPK."
A used @sirasri shared via Twitter, "#VakeelSaab is a must watch. What a high voltage performance by @PawanKalyan. Court room scenes are entertaining and emotional. Kudos."
@divya_sri89 tweeted, "Just finished watching #VakeelSaab. Thank you so much @PawanKalyan sir for doing Vakeel Saab and for speaking on issues which women are facing on regular basis. Thank you so much for giving much needed message to society. #VakeelSaabFestivalBegins."
Actor Kaushal Manda posted on Twitter, "After 3 Years, We are going to witness Power Star @PawanKalyan garu's Euphoria on Big Screens. I wish #VakeelSaab movie is a strong comeback of #PawanKalyan sir and would entertain all kind of audiences with a good message."
BVS Ravi posted on Twitter, "Darling @MusicThaman you’ve poured your heart,soul and Breath into #vakeelsaab. Much love, music took us into the movie right from the first shot."
@JalapathyG tweeted, "#VakeelSaab: Though this is an overtly commercialised version of #Pink, the second-half of the film makes n engaging watch that drives the message of ‘No means No'. Pawan Kalyan nails the role with his star charisma. Background score needs a special mention."
Director Surender Reddy tweeted, "All the very best to @PawanKalyan garu and the entire team for the release of the most awaited movie #Vakeelsaab."
Sharing a poster of Pawan Kalyan starrer, films' producers Boney Kapoor tweeted, "Brace yourself Saab Aagaya!! #VakeelSaab Releasing Today."
Vakeel Saab music composer Thaman S shared via Twitter, "My Respect & Love to Our #Leader #PowerStar Shri @PawanKalyan Gaaru #VakeelSaabFestivalBegins #VakeelSaabBGM #VakeelSaab LETS ALL SHOW OUR LOVE TO HIM .LOVE U SIR."
Varun Tej Konidela shared on Twitter, "Super duper excited to watch #VakeelSaab Tom! Can’t wait to witness the euphoria in theatres! My best wishes to the entire team!"
Actor-director Rahul Ravindran shared via Twitter that Vakeel Saab's 'almost every show is sold out'.