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Kannada Movie Reviews

Critic verdicts on the latest Kannada releases.

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Senseless 'Shukra'

Senseless 'Shukra'

Nov 13, 2009

Veteran actress Leelavathi in an attempt to give the action image to her son fails to impress in the script she has prepared. The film is…

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The heart stealer!

The heart stealer!

Nov 13, 2009

Lord Krishna has the tag of 'Kalla Krishna' - a stealer! This 'Krishna' is a €˜heart stealer€™ who sacrifices for love. Love is not just a…

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Lethargic attempt

Lethargic attempt

Nov 13, 2009

This film 'Savi Savi Nenapu' does not touch our heart or stir our soul. The pace is slow and the narrative is not taut as there are…

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Well done Anirudh

Well done Anirudh

Nov 13, 2009

Besides being an entertainment media the cinema focusing on valuable contents for the growth of self respect, concern towards society would…

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Spectacularly Made

Spectacularly Made

Nov 13, 2009

Not all remakes are heart touching and penetrate deeply. 'Anatharu' is one such remake of 'Pitamagan' made spectacularly by director Kokila…

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Puneeth and Parvathi excel

Puneeth and Parvathi excel

Nov 13, 2009

Keep aside the inspiration the director has taken from a few films and watch this film. This is very interesting in parts. The combination…

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Wasted efforts

Wasted efforts

Nov 13, 2009

The viewing of "Raakshasa" produced by Ramu Films, better known in the Kannada film industry for producing for big budget block busters,…

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children's special

children's special

Nov 13, 2009

''Magic Ajji' directed by Dinesh Babu is the first attempt in the Kannada film industry in making a film in the digital format, though it…

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Wonderful commercial movie

Wonderful commercial movie

Nov 13, 2009

Director Om Prakash Rao, who tasted success with "Kalasipalya", his previous directorial venture with dashing action hero Darshan and…

 Good in parts

Good in parts

Nov 13, 2009

Director Prakash has not fallen victim to the 'second film syndrome' - of a filmmaker who shows a lot of promise in his first film but…

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A game on 'love or life'

A game on 'love or life'

Nov 13, 2009

"Kanchanaganga" is certainly not the usual love story, but at the same time it cannot be bracketed with unusual films. Director S.V.…

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Grand and gritty

Grand and gritty

Nov 13, 2009

Director Sai Prakash's latest offering "Maharaja" is made in the mould of a 1960s south Indian melodrama - like many of his earlier films.…

 Emotional best

Emotional best

Nov 13, 2009

"Nalla" is a welcome relief for filmgoers looking for clean films. Lyric-writer Nagendra Prasad has done a commendable job in his first…

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A game on 'love or life'

A game on 'love or life'

Nov 13, 2009

Director Om Prakash Rao has a formula for making a commercial film. Rather than working hard on a story and a script, he lifts some…

 Action feast from lover boy

Action feast from lover boy

Nov 13, 2009

Debutant director Bharat has an explosive subject in the love affair between a Kannadiga boy and a Marathi girl in a hostile environment.…

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Lack of relevance

Lack of relevance

Nov 13, 2009

You have to believe this. A film starring Upendra without the usual fights and without the presence of underworld has been released and it…

 Good in parts

Good in parts

Nov 13, 2009

"Masalaa" had made lot of pre release voices in the media when it faced censor problems. The Regional censor board in Bangalore refuses to…

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Deja, deja vu

Deja, deja vu

Nov 13, 2009

Kannada film industry's young star Murali and well known film director Mahesh Sukhadhare have combined in 'Siddhu' which has all the…

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Fated love

Fated love

Nov 13, 2009

Much was expected from Darshan's new film "Shastri" which was hugely advertised in the media as an entertaining action film. Kannada film…

 Emotional best

Emotional best

Nov 13, 2009

"Akash" is the new production from Kannada Movie icon Dr. Raj Kumar's production company, better known for its neat family entertainers.…