Jyothi Lakshmi

While most directors in Tollywood suffer from the second-half syndrome, Puri Jagannadh suffers from the first-half syndrome. Most of his films have a rambling build-up to the story with random character introductions, some comedy and some punch-lines. A case in point is the recent Temper where the second half (the last half hour, actually) saved the movie from turning a total disaster. Even Pokiri, the director's biggest hit ever, was taken to the next level thanks to the twist in the climax that made it all morally palatable to the audiences.

Jyothilakshmi suffers from the firs....