Kannada Reviews

Sticks to formula

The high expectations from 'Vamshi' €“ Destiny Child - is destined towards meeting the needs of commercial package instead of trying out new measures with such a powerful artist team, production house by intelligent director Prakash.The heart burns of a rowdy son getting rejected…

Commendable effort

Well done Naveen Krishna! Son of one of the most powerful actors of Kannada cinema Srinivasamurthy has lived up to the expectations in his first independent film as hero in 'Dheemaku'. Every area of this film making is planned and prepared well to suit the…

Protracted

While all new comers are having a teething trouble in one or the other way Pankaaj has the teeth trouble. Otherwise it is a splendid debut for him. Shaped up by his renowned father who is one of the prime directors, producer, writer and actor…

Wholesome entertainer

Off late we rarely get to watch this kind of wholesome family entertainer. Deviating from big screen for six years the expert on 'Ganesha' series in Kannada filmdom Phani Ramachandra has churned out a memorable film with a full package of emotions, comedy, good message,…

Poorly made

This film based on a song of three and half decades is made to that period with no serious sense in the director. The step mother concept in a rural family is outdated on screen. Instead of making it routine the director could have added…

Action feast

What else an action hero like Darshan can do? Some permutation and combination from earlier films, additional tricks, and spine chilling action scenes, good look at the technical aspects, peppy tunes and glorious locations would solve the treatment to the fans. This is what exactly…

Love at last

A passable remake of Telugu film 'Adavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule' bothers in its length. The screenplay and direction of Veerashanker is attractive and the lead pair Aditya Babu and Ramya takes the film to greater heights. In the debut film Aditya Babu proved that he…

Action feast from lover boy

Lover boy Golden star Ganesh with series of hits to his credit turns action hero from this 'Bombaat'. His much loved dialogue is rather harsh in this film but he plays the role with lot of intelligence is what gives pleasant surprise to the audience.…

Good in parts

The second film from 'Mungaru Male' producer E.Krishnappa coming on the screen after a battle with the regional censor board with U/A certificate from Tribunal is good in some parts. The routine style of narration of teenage girls crossing limits and parents getting worried is…

Unconvincing

Director AMR Ramesh got laurels for good cinematography done by Randy in 'Cyanide' and he continues it in 'Minchina Ota'. Thanks to cinematographer of high caliber P.Rajan this time. His work is the only redeeming feature of the film. The siblings Vijaya Raghavendra and Srimurali…