R G Vijayasarathy

Stories by R G Vijayasarathy

Review: Eddelu Manjunatha is a laugh riot

Review: Eddelu Manjunatha is a laugh riot

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2009

Guru Prasad hits bull's eye once again with a perfect film in Eddelu Manjunatha.

First Look: Yograj Bhat's Manasaare

First Look: Yograj Bhat's Manasaare

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2009

Mungaru Male-director Yograj Bhat is back with his latest offering, Manasaare, which has Kannada fans eager in anticipation for its release!

IDBI not keen on financing Kannada films

IDBI not keen on financing Kannada films

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2009

Many of the Kannada films released last year have had a poor response at the box office. This, coupled with the fact that the global financial crisis has left its impact on the Kannada film industry as well, has seen distributors lose interest. As a result, many films -- including those financed by the IDBI -- are still awaiting release.

Karanjji: Music saves the day

Karanjji: Music saves the day

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2009

This Kannada movie is high on musical content, but low on narrative.

Olave Jeevana Lekkachara: A must watch

Olave Jeevana Lekkachara: A must watch

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2009

Olave Jeevana Lekkachara is a well performed and well directed Kannada film.

Ganesh readies for new role

Ganesh readies for new role

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2009

The actor is all set to launch his next film Kannada film Maleyalli Jotheyalli.

Why Kannada activists are angry with Law minister

Why Kannada activists are angry with Law minister

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2009

Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily and Minister of State for Railways Muniyappa have come under fire from Kannada activists for taking the oath of office in English, instead of their mother tongue.

Nothing special about Taakat

Nothing special about Taakat

Rediff.com   22 May 2009

Taakat ends up as a weak film with a predictable story line and narration. Vijay is good in the action sequences while Shubha Poonja has nothing much to offer. Avinash scores in his role. Music by Guru Kiran is ordinary.

Dubai Babu is entertaining

Dubai Babu is entertaining

Rediff.com   22 May 2009

Upendra dominates Dubai Babu with his mesmerising dialogue delivery and competent performance. Fast paced narration backed by good editing work and technical values also helps to make the film watchable.

Hatrick Hodi Maga is bad

Hatrick Hodi Maga is bad

Rediff.com   11 May 2009

Hatrick Hodi Maga may rank as one of the worst gangster films of Shivaraj Kumar and its director PN.Sathya. A weak plot, inept narration and a horrible comedy subplot will get on your nerves. Shivaraj Kumar is ordinary and the film's heroine Nicolette Bird is wasted. Jessie Gift has delivered weak music for the film.

Stay away from Seena

Stay away from Seena

Rediff.com   11 May 2009

Seena in one more addition to the badly made gangster films in Kannada. Lover boy turns a ruthless killer in the film. Except for photography and a couple of songs, nothing will appeal to you in this slow paced film.

Kannada actress Shruti to wed again

Kannada actress Shruti to wed again

Rediff.com   8 May 2009

Shruthi has admitted that she will be wed Chandrachud, a former journalist-turned-film director.

Best to avoid Machcha

Best to avoid Machcha

Rediff.com   4 May 2009

Machcha is an unimpressive film from the beginning. Director Daththu has failed to get a decent work from his artists and technicians. New artists Jeevan and Saritha Jain have failed to deliver the goods.

Minchu is a fiasco

Minchu is a fiasco

Rediff.com   1 May 2009

Minchu is the remake of Tamil Hit film Thimiru. Director Vishal Raj has not tried to spoil almost everything that made the original film a hit. Sidhdhanth is miscast. Redeeming feature is Aa Dinagalu Archana's performance.

'Feroz Khan was an Indian style icon'

'Feroz Khan was an Indian style icon'

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2009

Hrithik Roshan and wife Suzanne, actor-director Sajid Khan and Zayed Khan were among those who flew to Bengaluru to pay their last respects.

Feroz Khan: 1939-2009

Feroz Khan: 1939-2009

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2009

Actor-filmmaker Feroz Khan will be buried in the Johnson Market burial ground, in Bengaluru, on Monday at 5.30 pm, his brother Sanjay Khan said

Chellidharoo Sampigeyaa is a neat entertainer

Chellidharoo Sampigeyaa is a neat entertainer

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2009

Chellidharoo Sampigeyaa, the remake of the Telugu film Chandamama, by director S Narayan is worth a watch for the performances, top class music, superb dialogues and great cinematography.

Review: Avoid Yagna

Review: Avoid Yagna

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2009

One more horror film that ends up as horror of horrors. Sree Murali has perfected the art of choosing wrong subjects for him. Priyanka looks sexy in songs. Krishna Brahma shows his poor taste and lack of sensibilities as a director.

Jhossh is brilliant

Jhossh is brilliant

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2009

Jhossh directed by veteran Shivamani, a director known for his technical skills than his story telling ability, is a real surprise. The well packaged elements in the script and the neat and innovative narration are quite impressive. The film maintains a good pace fuelling our curiosity at every twist in the story.

Jaaji Mallige is a good remake

Jaaji Mallige is a good remake

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2009

Jaaji Mallige may please everyone -- those who have watched the original, and those who haven't.