The protagonist in films has always been a topic of interesting debate. The protagonist, the person who inspires us with his struggles, victories and weaknesses on the big screen, is always either idealistic or a representation of the complexities of real life. However, the question always arises – is the protagonist a positive character, or does he have some negative aspects too? Does he show us the ideal, or does he have some ‘bad habits’ and ‘shades of grey’ too?
A new name has been added to this debate – that of Bachchala Malli (Allari Naresh). The protagonist in the film ‘Bachchala Malli’ is filled with similar complexities. Is he an ideal hero? Do his weaknesses turn him into a negative character? Or is he someone that the audience not only understands but also connects with?
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‘Bachchala Malli’: The colours inside a hero
The story of the film ‘Bachchala Malli’ is divided between two time periods, 1990 and 2005. The protagonist, Bachchala Malli (played by Allari Naresh), is a tractor driver in a small village. His life is full of ups and downs. He not only interacts with people around him in a chaotic and complicated way, but also struggles with himself.
He has habits and actions that do not make him socially acceptable, but as soon as Kaveri (played by Amritha Iyer) comes into his life, his life begins to change. He tries to get out of his bad habits, but do his old mistakes follow him? This is the basis of the story of this film.
This protagonist is neither completely good, nor completely bad. He is complex like a real human being – sometimes laughing, sometimes crying, sometimes doing good deeds, sometimes making mistakes. Thus, the character of Bachchala Malli gives us the message that every human being has a mix of both good and evil within him.
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Message of the film and audience reactions
The film also conveys the idea that a person can change his habits if he wants to. Director Subbu has crafted the character of Bachchala Malli in such a way that the audience not only connects with him but also sees themselves in his story. Whether it is the struggles of life or the attempt to learn from mistakes, the film shows that there is a ‘Bachchala Malli’ inside every person, who tries to strike a balance between his weakness and strength.
The role of the hero and the expectations of the audience
Today’s movie lovers, especially those who have seen films like Arjun Reddy, KGF, and Pushpa, have very precise and complex expectations about the hero. They expect not only ideals but also reality from the hero. In such a situation, characters like Bachchala Malli are making a new kind of place in the hearts of the audience.
Just like in the movie Pushpa, we see that no one goes to the tribal to beat up Chandan, similarly the character of Bachchala Malli does not receive hatred or negativity from the audience but sympathy and understanding.
This movie marks a new direction where the hero does not come across as an ideal but as a ‘real human being’. Hence, the character of Bachchala Malli is not only the focal point of this movie but is also going to leave a deep impression on the audience.
Bachchala Malli’s mix of ‘humour’ and ‘seriousness’
Allari Naresh, who is known for both comedy and serious roles in his career, is seen in a different shade in this movie. He says that there is a mix of humour in the movie but its main aim is more seriousness than that humour. Bachchala Malli is a character that has humour too but it comes from the depth of his life journey. The complexities and struggles of the protagonist’s life, his weaknesses and his changing habits give the audience a new kind of sensation.
Conclusion
The film Bachchala Malli shows that the character of the protagonist is full of both positive and negative aspects. The complexities and struggles of the protagonist bring him closer to real life, making the audience accept him not just as an ideal hero, but as a real human being. This film teaches that every person has a combination of both good and evil, and we need to understand and accept them.
Source: Sakshi