 <unk> <unk> of The Hindu summarised , " Magadheera is not for the weak @-@ hearted , those who do not like the sight of blood and neither is it for those who like movies with storylines that are much @-@ closer @-@ to @-@ <unk> reality . But Rajamouli excels in story @-@ telling . The way he has used the flashback as a flip switch , going back and forth and taking the viewer through a 400 @-@ year journey in a <unk> is interesting . The rest is about how well technology , creativity , imagination and innovation are <unk> to present what is an eye @-@ pleasing experience for viewers . " B. V. S. Prakash of The Times of India wrote , " Despite a few narrative <unk> , the much @-@ <unk> semi @-@ periodic epic lives up to expectations . Unlike his previous action @-@ centric films , director Rajamouli dishes a heart @-@ touching love story in a lavish canvas convincingly . Also <unk> for the way he has <unk> and presented the film . " He added , " After not @-@ so @-@ impressive <unk> , Ram Charan <unk> returns as a valiant soldier and <unk> life into the larger @-@ than @-@ life role with ease . Similarly , Kajal known for simple lover girl roles transforms into a determined princess and truly <unk> . Dev Gil is adequate as the ruthless villain " , and rated the film 3 out of 5 . 
