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Katha Sangama Movie Review : The film is a is a tale that delights cinema lovers

There's a certain reverence among Kannada film buffs when it comes to Puttanna Kanagal. The auteur made films that are relevant even today and each of his works, most of which were based on literary pieces, captured human emotions like none other. Hence, when Rishab Shetty announced an anthology as a tribute to the late legend with a title of one of Puttanna's celebrated works, there was curiosity and expectations.

What is interesting about this set of seven films is that it brings forth simple human emotions, where only the styles of narration vary. The seven stories deal with different sets of people, but the emotions conveyed in all of them are universal. While some give you a warm fuzzy feeling, the others leave you questioning and there's also one that addresses angst.

The film opens with Rainbowland, which is a sweet tale that shows us how happiness is just around the corner. The emotions are beautifully translated through colours that are used as a medium. The second story is the trippy Sathya Katha Prasanga. It shows an interesting take on mundane, routine life. In keeping with the trippy theme, Girgitle, the third story deals with a wastrel and a day in his life in an equally adept manner that leaves you wowed.

Utthara, the fourth story, has angst and relevant questions. While the unique storytelling style is noteworthy, the placement right after the interval, where the arc has reached a crescendo, is questionable. Paduvarahalli, the fifth story, set in the pre-independence era in Paduvarahalli, amid rioters and British officials, is a beautifully written piece on the dichotomy of the mind.

The sixth tale, Sagara Sangama, is edgy and gripping, in which a single woman traveller has to face her ugly fears, quite literally. The film ends on an endearing note with the seventh tale Lachavva, arguably the stand out in the anthology. This story gets you rooting for the protagonist Lachavva, a Hubballi woman who has to deal with unfamiliar Bengaluru.

The casting is top notch for all films. Each of the characters leave an impression that lasts. Katha Sangama is a tale that delights cinema lovers, as it presents a beautiful bouquet of short films. Here's hoping for a sequel that promotes 

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Darshan Wodeyar Movie 2019  | Challenging Star Darshan | Wodeyar Kannada 

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ODEYA MOVIE REVIEW

Odeya is a faithful remake of the 2014 Ajith-starrer Veeram. The makers have remained true to the essence of the original with slight alterations to suit Darshan’s image and the expectations his fans have of him. The film is the typical mass entertainer, while loads of action, comedy, romance and melodrama. One ends up wondering though, whether the story is being brought alive on Kannada screens a few years too late.

What works for Odeya is that the fans get to see their star in all his grandeur. Darshan gets to sing, dance, romance and fight to their hearts’ content. Along with that, Darshan’s comic timing too is a treat. Devaraj, as the non-violence preaching landlord is another highlight. His scenes with Darshan are especially worth mentioning. And the love story is cutesy and has some laughs.

What ends up being the Achilles heel for the narrative is the extended romantic track. A lot of those scenes could have easily been done away with. The funny lines written seem archaic and forced, quite often. While youngster Sanah Thimmayyah has the height to match Darshan’s, she doesn’t hold her own in important emotional scenes. The four brothers are also reduced to fillers in romantic scenes in the second half, which could have been improvised in the remake.

At a time when most superstars are being seen in dramas that go beyond the usual commercial potboilers in other industries, this one seems a tad outdated. Albeit, knowing Darshan and his fan base, the story does have the content that fans need for a three-hour whistle fest at the cinema halls. Odeya might not be anything novel or out-of-the-box as far as its packaging goes, but if you’re a Darshan fan and enjoy formulaic commercial family dramas, the film will appeal to your sensibilities.

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Shruti Naidu celebrates her 20th year in showbiz

Filmmaker Shruti Naidu had a gala birthday celebration recently. While the day had the usual jocund company and celebration, it was also a retrospective one, shares Shruti. “The year 2019 marks my 20th year in the industry, and all my close pals who were by my side when I first debuted in the industry are still with me, ringing in my birthday every year. So, this birthday made me look back on how I started off as an anchor, and eventually took on the roles of actor, director and filmmaker,” she shared.

Generally, the do sees Shruti and her buddies from the TV and movie industry singing into the night. “They are so enthusiastic that they often take over from the singers scheduled to perform,” chuckles Shruti, adding, “This year, we called a local stand-up comedy team as well.” Achyuth Kumar, Bharath Bopanna, Pramod, Kaavya Sha, Shwetha R Prasad, Geetha Bhat, among others were at the do.

Hasiru ribbon Kannada movie trailer

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Sakkareya Paakadali Full Song With Lyrics got Filmfare award 2019

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The fantasy-fiction narrative of Avane Srimannarayana will be fresh for audiences: Pushkara

Avane Srimannarayana, directed by Sachin, and starring Rakshit Shetty, Shanvi Srivastava, Achyuth Kumar, Balaji Manohar and Pramod Shetty, among others, releases today. Talking about the film, which has been produced by Pushkar Films and ShreeDevi Entertainers, producer Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah shares, “Avane... is a high-budget Kannada film. The team has dedicated about three years to the movie and paid attention to detail in all aspects — be it the script, the production or the post-production. Commendable technical work has gone into making the movie, especially the VFX sequences, which director Sachin has supervised. The movie will surely enthrall the audiences,” he says.

Pushkara further says that after the success of Kirik Party, the team was dedicated to making a film that was unlike anything they had done before. “Having watched the film, I know that the fantasy fiction narrative will be fresh for the audiences, as there aren’t many Indian films in that genre. Rakshit’s writing and acting prowess and the combined efforts of our entire team ensured that the output is nothing short of brilliant. And the script is not just restricted to regional audiences — it has global appeal,” he sums up.

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