Marvelous directorial! The picturesque locales of Prague, Austria and London as a frame and a beauteous image of melodrama make Yuvvraaj, `poignantly beautiful'. Precisely, the plotline seems to be clichéd and brilliant narration of Subash Ghai blended with Kabir Lal's cinematography and A.R. Rahman's musical score deliver with rich and relishing. Yuvvraaj is a musical story of a fragmented family of three brothers Deven Yuvvraaj (Salman Khan), Gyanesh (Anil Kapoor) and Danny (Zayed Khan) fighting and playing games with each other to inherit their father's wealth.
Deven Yuvvraaj (Salman) and Anushka (Katrina Kaif) are in deeply love with each other and their obstruction is her father (Boman Hirani). He arranges for his daughter's marriage with another tycoon in town of Austria. Deven Yuvvraaj born in rich family is estranged from his father . Hearing about his father's death, Deven fleets to London with an attempt of inheriting father's wealth. But, then a will read by attorney and close friend of father Yuvvraaj (Mithun) reveals that the entire property has been handed in favor of elder son Gyanesh (Anil Kapoor), who posses autism. However, with both Deven and his younger brother Danny (Zayed Khan) brim up with evil acts in inheriting the wealth from their elder brother. Not alone them, the complete family members of relatives are also eyeing to grab the wealth. The most heart-melting aspect is that child-hearted Gyanesh is unaware about their cruel intentions. What follows the film in latter half are the betrayals unveiled and emotions outbreak. It's a complete show by Subash Ghai for his over-the-top directorial and perfect deliverance on all vistas distinctly. `Taal' was something more depicting on romance and here, it's all about a touching theme of family relations. In fact, the first half moves on with comedic moments, beauteous romance between Salman and Katrina. While, the latter half is about more brotherly love unforeseen in any Bollywood flicks. A.R. Rahman's musical score carries off spotlights with all songs and the astonishing background score. `Dil Ka Rishta' is perfect on its notes and choreography adds more colors and placing the song in climax with reveling emotions steals the show. Kabir Lal's eye-catching cinematography enhances musical treat rendered by Rahman. The scenic hill locations with pastures have been fantastically captured. But it's quite disappointing why Subash preferred for passing-scenes while car driving sequences. `Tu Hi Meri Dost' topped-the-charts prior to its release and visualization could have been better (lots of CGs has been inserted). Salman Khan does justice to his role on all quotients; be it a jovial sequence or a emotional one, he emotes fabulously. Zayed Khan renders a more matured performance peaking to heights. It's Anil Kapoor who remains under the spotlights all throughout the show and he is worthy getting ennobled as `geniuses'. Mithun Chakraborthy lives under the skin of his characterization though appearing on minimal role. Katrina Kaif, alluring missy with looks like Princess Diana haunts down the hearts of young lads. Vistas of romance are extraordinarily weaved between Sallu Bhai and Katrina Kaif. On the whole, Subash Ghai revels an emotional melodrama savoring to the tastes of all audiences. `Yuvvraaj' is a perfect family entertainer and watch it for a pleasant and emotional ride Cast & Crew: Production: Muktha Arts, Eros International Direction: Subash Ghai Star-casts: Anil Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborthy, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Zayed Khan and many others. Music: A.R. Rahman Cinematography: Kabir Lal Verdict: Worth-watching Source: http://www.cinefundas.com/2008/11/21/yuvvraaj-hindi-movie-review
