A Visual Spectacle Marred by Convoluted Storytelling. Introduction: In Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, the goal is to create a story based on Hindu mythology and centered on the events following Mahabharata war as well as the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu prophesied to come. The film fails to deliver due to over-complicated…
A Heartfelt Kannada Romance That Redefines Love and Loss KS Ashoka, the director behind the surprise hit “6-5=2,” has now made a romantic film named “Dia” that is full of touching moments. It defies conventions in its genre by being a musical free romance with engaging storyline and real performances. Download Dia meme Templates and…
Eddelu Manjunatha: A Satirical Masterpiece It is through the film “Eddelu Manjunatha” that director Guru Prasad presents a funny and thought-provoking narrative that explores laziness in society and human nature. Three characters namely: Manja (Jaggesh), Nani (Tabla Nani) and Gowri (Yagna Shetty) are at the center of it all. Infact, Manja exemplifies an indolent person…
A Romantic Rollercoaster with Some Bumps Along the Way. Pavan Wadeyar directed “Googly”, a roller-coaster romantic film that blends love, drama and some pinch of sentimentality. With a powerful script in his hands, Wadeyar tells a story of youthful love though it occasionally loses track. Sharath is the center of attraction in this film. A…
A Surreal Masterpiece by Upendra This series of essays has always been one of my long-term goals. Initially, I did not plan to share them through my blog, but now I find myself compelled to articulate the deep meanings and interpretations in one of my most favorite movies known as “Upendra”. The Journey in Dreamland…
A Nostalgic Journey Through 1960s Bengaluru Overview of the plot Acharya and Company transports audiences back to the 1960s, where Madhusudhan Achar (Ashok), a successful civil engineer, lives with his wife Savitri (Sudha Belawadi) and their ten children in Bengaluru. Through unexpected death of Acharya their second daughter Suma (Sindhu Sreenivasa Murthy) is forced to…
Unraveling Toby: Raj B Shetty’s Dark Odyssey “Toby” follows Shetty’s groundbreaking “Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana”, which was just as audacious in its storytelling. Breaking away from his typical self-mocking comedies like “Ondu Motteya Kathe”, Shetty explores the world of stylized crime films with “Toby”. In this filmic journey, Toby (played by Raj B Shetty) emerges…
Darshan brings mass fighter look to sociologic story back drop. The movie “Kaatera” is among the few in a landscape predominantly characterized by mass formulaic hero films. This film, directed by Tharun Kishore Sudhir, portrays Challenging Star Darshan in a role emphasizing his acting talent rather than his larger-than-life persona. Plot Summary: Suspense sets in…
“Upadhyaksha: A Laughter-Filled Sequel Blending Comedy, Romance, and Rural Charm” Get ready for a comedic rollercoaster ride through the picturesque village of Gejjepura in the hilarious sequel, “Upadhyaksha.” Directed by Anil Kumar, this film follows the success of the superhit “Adhyaksha” and brings back the uproarious Chi Thu Sangha for another round of comedic escapades….
“Bachelor Party: A Bangin’ Bangkok Bash or Bust?” Well, buckle up, my fellow movie enthusiasts, because we’ve just taken a wild ride to Bangkok with “Bachelor Party”! Directed by Abhijith Mahesh, this film promises an adventure-filled Bachelor Party that’s supposed to be crazier than a cat on caffeine. Did it deliver on the party vibes,…