Prem Kumar enacts well in an emotional role in Gauththam, a remake of the Tamil film Aahaa. Fine performances by veteran artists and good music by Guru Kiran are the appealing points of the film. A good family entertainer despite a rather lengthy second half.
Kiran Bedi is an action thriller with rich production values, good camera work, good technical support and amazing stunts by Malashri. That said, the film is too long.
Veera Madakari is a Sudeep film from beginning to end. He shines as an actor and a singer. Newcomer Raagini sizzles in the dances. Joysha who plays the child's character is superb. Songs and dances are well picturised. Camera work is very good.
Theatre artists, noted film and literary personalities, and members of many progressive groups in Karnataka have decided to go on a dharna on March 17 to protest against the attempts of some local Sangh Parivar leaders in Udupi district to stop the construction work of Charlie Chaplin's 62 foot statue at Baindoor.
The film attracted lot of attention even before its release mainly because it was expected that Dasari would use Mesthri as a platform to attack Telugu film industry's leading star Chiranjeevi who is testing his strength in the political waters of Andhra Pradesh. Mesthri is directed by Suresh Krishna who had earlier directed Chiranjeevi's film Daddy.
Anjadhiru is a well-made remake of Mysskin's Tamil hit Anjaathe. Veteran actor Dwarakish, Aadi Lokesh, newcomer Muralidhar shine in their roles. Prashanth and cute Shubha Poonja have given their best. Director Janardhan has extracted best work from his technicians to make this one an engrossing thriller.
Raaj Kumari is the remake of Tamil film Ananda Poongaatre. Despite the presence of Ravichandran in a few sequences of the film, Raaj Kumari fails to engage the audience because of inept handling. Balaji puts in efforts to give his best, but he is handicapped by an ordinary script. Nikitha sizzles in a song sequence.
Nam Yejamaanaru is a real treat for the film fans looking for some different type of films. Navya Nair stands out with a top class performance. Vishnuvardhan once again comes out with a decent emotional performance. Nagabharana delivers a film with a new rare theme. Hamsalekha is striking with his background score.
Ravichandran, lovingly called Crazy Star by his fans, has been roped in to direct the three-day cultural programme marking the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Kannada film industry.
Ee Sambhashane has a predictable story with a monotonous narration. The first half is boring and climax is confusing. Hari Priya looks good and is certainly a star. Manohar's music and Chandru's camera work are top class. But Rajashekhar has done a haphazard job as a director.
Ramesh has already directed two comedies earlier but he can proudly say that Venkata In Sankata is his best comedy yet. What makes the film enjoyable is its great packaging and excellent performances from veteran actors artists and newcomers.
Harsha writes a conventional script for the Kannada film Birugaali. The film features young Chethan who made a big splash in last year's hit Aa Dinagalu, in an action role.
Junglee is an ordinary film. Soori has shown his bad taste in making this film which focuses on violence and sex. Andrita Ray looks sensuous in songs. Vijay's dashing fights may appeal to mass audience. Hari Krishna's music is top class.
Meghave Meghave directed by Nagendra Prasad is bogged down by ordinary performances from artists and weak handling of an ordinary story. Prasad proves that he is yet to learn the tricks in direction. The film drags from the first sequence. Gracy Singh makes a forgettable debut in this film.
Ambari's highlights are the songs of Hari Krishna and camera work by Sathya Hegde. Baare Baare and the titles song are rocking. Yogi's dialogue delivery and fight sequences may appeal his fans. New comer Sampreetha impresses.
Jolly Days is the remake of Telugu Hit Happy Days by Shekhar Khammula. Director M.D.Sreedhar has remained faithful to the original. Micky J Meyer's song compositions and performances of new artists like Niranan, Keerthi, Aishwarya Nag, Sree Raghav are top class. Go for it.
Nanda is a listless action film written and directed by Anantha Raju. Shivaraj Kumar's fights are good, but Kaadal Sandhya has been wasted. Raju has failed to use the Veteran talented artists. Manohar has scored just average compositions. A Weak plot that can appeal only to action lovers.
This Kannada movie is absolute nonsense from start to finish. Murali, Sharmila Mandre have been wasted. Technical values are good, though the script is a let down. It is neither entertaining or logical.
Ganesh gives his best performance in Dayal's well scripted Kannada film Circus, which is one of the best thrillers to hit the screens recently. Archana Gupta looks good on screen, but fails in her acting abilities. Good camera work by Shekhar Chandru, but Emil's music is inconsistent.
The first 25 minutes of Kannada film Kempa raises a lot of expectations. Unfortunately, the rest of the film -- except the 20 minutes -- follows the usual trend of the underworld masala films.
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