Kannada film, Moggina Manasu, is not as good as producer E Krishnappa's 2007 film, the blockbuster, Mungaru Male, but it works.
Zindagi is a big disappointment -- the script does not make sense, the comic sequences are terrible, the editing is shoddy, and the lead actors are miscast.
Shankar, who breathed his last on Thursday in Mysore after waging a relentless battle against bone cancer, was known for his kindness and his trademark frankness. A producer of sixteen films including Gandhada Gudi which still remains one of the best films made in the industry, Shankar took risks by making films on wildlife and forests thereby proving that a good story can make big money at the box office.
Directed by young award-winning director M R Ramesh of Cyanide fame, the new Minchina Ota has been inspired by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg's classic telefilm Duel. Unlike Duel, however, Minichina Ota fails to make the grade as a taut suspense thriller.
The film has plenty of weak points, starting with producer C V Reddy's bad script and Prakash's poor handling of the subject
Tata Birla is an ordinary fare. Ravichandran and Jaggesh combo fails to enliven the magic of earlier films. Director Magadi's weak script and Guru Kiran's ordinary music are the weak links. The glamour girls do not contribute anything to lift the film.
Meravanige is an engaging romantic thriller. The film proves that director Mahesh Babu has a firm grip over the medium. Prajwal shines, but it is new comer Andrita Ray who looks bubbly and pretty on the screen.
Except for some well-crafted comedy sequences, Kannada film, Kaamannana Makkalu, does not impress.
A mind-boggling effort from Kamal Hassan-Ravi Kumar duo. It is difficult to select the best of the ten roles that Kamal has essayed in this superbly crafted technical effort. Himesh Reshamiya's music is the only average fare in the film while technically and aesthetically the film stands up to the present international standards.
Akasha Gange is a clean entertainer with rich visuals and classic melodious music by Deva. Director Dinesh Baboo's deft handling of a sensitive subject appeals largely to the family audience. Songs are catchy and melodious.
As Kamal Haasan gears up for his latest Tamil venture, Dasavathaaram, Ramesh Arvind relives the memories of his tryst with the actor.
All major artists including Shivaraj Kumar have stolen the show in Bandhu Balaga, a neat family drama directed by Naganna. Hamsalekha is the real hero of this film with melodious music compositions and good background score.
Neene Neene is just an average fare which has little interesting moments. Shivadhwaj's weak directorial abilities fail the film. Newcomer Aishwarya Nag proves she is a bundle of talents. Dhyan looks good. Musically the film rocks and photography is excellent.
Darshan acts in dual roles for the first time in Indra directed by H.Vasu, who had earlier directed two of the actor's films. Indra is the remake of the Tamil film Arasu featuring Sharath Kumar. Vasu has not made any substantial changes in the script, but has just projected Darshan in doble role as brothers, while the Tamil original had Sharath Kumar as father and son.
While we appreciate the efforts of making a film like Prachanda Ravana, it takes more than technology to present a play differently on the big screen.
The Kannada film industry was in a state of shock after hearing the news. Monica has acted in four Kannada films in a career spanning six years. She had created a lot of controversies and her name featured regularly in magazine gossip columns.
Noted Kannada film writer and director R N Jayagopal passed away on Monday, May 19. He was 71. He leaves behind his wife, Lalitha, and son, Raviprasad, who works as a software engineer in the US. rediff.com pays a tribute to him.
Mussanje Maathu is an emotional film which is tug at your heartstrings. A good and clean family oriented film with excellent performances and classic music. Sudeep's outstanding performance is well complemented by competent performances of Ramya and Anu Prabhakar.
Professor Baragooru Ramachandrappa is one of the most progressive writers of Kannada literature, whose analytical and introspective articles on contemporary events have always opened up debates. Even today, he is considered as a 'model revolutionary' by young Kannada writers. Moving to films from literature was a natural process for him.
Thaayi, Prof Baragooru Ramachandrappa's new Kannada film is an adaptation of Russian Author Maxim Gorky's novel Mother written a hundred years ago. Barogooru who has written the script, dialogues and the lyrics has taken liberties in changing the backdrop of the story to suit Indian conditions.
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